Dimethicone
Dimethicone is an emollient and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 1,994 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
Sanex
ZERO% lait corps hydratant
250ml · Label from France · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Bondi sands
Zinc Mineral SPF 50+
50 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
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