Dimethicone
Dimethicone is an emollient and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 1,904 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, moisturizer and foundation. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Silicones.
Updated October 22, 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
l-oreal
Après soleil, lait hydratant apaisant au concentré de cactus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Head & Shoulders
Après-shampooing antipelliculaire Citrus Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Head & Shoulders
Après-shampooing antipelliculaire soin du cuir chevelu sec
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Head & Shoulders
Après-shampooing Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Auchan
Après-shampooing Expert Soin Extra Resist
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cien
Après-Soleil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
SHEGLAM
Apricot Dream Cheek & Lip Cream Stack
Lip · Lists silicones
Palladio
AQUA FORCE MASCARA WATERPROOF + DEFINING
Mascara · Lists silicones
Vichy
Aqua Thermal - Baume Éveil Regard
Lists silicones
Vichy
Aqua Thermal - Sérum Visage
Lists fragrance, silicones
Vichy
Aqua Thermale Crème Riche - Tube 40ml
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Vichy
AQUALIA THERMAL - Crème riche
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
argan oil argan oil
Lists fragrance, silicones
OGX
Argan Oil Shampoo
Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Arginine resist X3 shampooing renforçateur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Atopiderm
Lists fragrance, silicones
pantene
au lait 700ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aveda
AVEDA Sun Care Protective Hair Veil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Johnson &Johnson
Aveeno
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
sensitive skin
Aveeno
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
aveeno active naturals positively radiant body lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Aveeno
Aveeno Baby
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno
Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones