Dimethiconol
Dimethiconol is an emollient and moisturising ingredient. It’s in 446 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, deodorant and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Silicones.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A silicone with hydroxyl ends. Leaves hair and skin smooth and soft.
What it does
Contains Dimethiconol: antifoaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dimethiconol: moisturising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dimethiconol: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dimethiconol: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 75588, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as dihydroxypolydimethylsiloxane and polyoxydimethylsilylene.
Products that contain Dimethiconol
head and shoulders
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P&G
Head and shoulders
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Procter & Gamble
Head and Shoulders
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
head and shoulders classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Heat Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Hello Hydration Deeply Moisturizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Hot Streak Leave-In Protection Serum
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
SHEGLAM
Hot Streak Thermal Defense Glow Oil Elixir
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Huile Miraculeuse multi-usages
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Suave
Hyaluronic Infusion Moisturizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Hyaluronic MINI Ultralight Gel
Serum · Lists silicones
Olay
Hyaluronic Ultralight Gel
Serum · Lists silicones
Herbal Essences
Hydrating Coconut Water & Jasmine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Hydrating Dewy Gel Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramides
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
The INKEY List
Hydrating Dewy Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Body Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Equate beauty
Hydration Gel
Lists fragrance, silicones
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Aqua-Gel
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Water Gel
Lists fragrance, silicones
head & shoulders
Intense hydration
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
INTENSIVE HAIR OIL
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones