Dimethicone
Dimethicone is an emollient and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 1,967 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, moisturizer and foundation. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Silicones.
Updated October 25, 2026
In plain English
A silicone oil. Leaves a smooth, slippery film on skin or hair and reduces foaming.
What it does
Contains Dimethicone: antifoaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dimethicone: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dimethicone: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dimethicone: skin-protecting
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 33401, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as dimeticone and dimeticonum.
Products that contain Dimethicone
Nivea
Shea Nourish Body Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 fl oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
NARS
Sheer Glow Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Face Drops SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Renee Rouleau
Sheer Moisture Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Sheer Strength Moisturizing Matte Lip Tint
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Edgewell
Sheer Touch Oil-free Sunscreen Lotion 30 SPF
240 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Edgewell
Sheer Touch Oil-free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 15
240 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shirt Control
50 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Merit
Signature Lip Blush
Lip · Lists silicones
Merit
Signature Lip Liner
Lip · Lists silicones
Silicone glove
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tatcha
Silken Sunscreen SPF 35
Sunscreen · 60 ml · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Kenra Professional
Silkening Gloss
Hair styling · 2.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kenra Professional
Silkening Heat Crème
Hair styling · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Patrick Ta
Silky Lip Crème
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless + Olay 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless + Olay Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation
Foundation · Lists parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Skin Blurring Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Cetaphil
Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Cream for Neck, Chest & Face
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Cetaphil
Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Eucerin
Skin Calming Body Lotion for Dry and Itchy Skin
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Skin Firming Melanin Beauty & Hydration
Body lotion · 16.9 mL · Lists silicones