Simethicone
Simethicone is an emollient and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 75 products on Poliage, most often mascara, deodorant and lip. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Silicones.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A silicone that breaks up foam, so products do not froth.
What it does
Contains Simethicone: antifoaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Simethicone: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Simethicone: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Simethicone: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 78955, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Simethicone
Rimmel London
Wonder’Volume Thrill Seeker Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Rimmel London
Wonder’Volume Thrill Seeker Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Vanicream
Z-Bar Medicated Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
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