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Dimethicone

Silicone

Generally safe

A silicone that smooths texture and locks in long-wear formulas. Considered non-irritating, though it can feel heavy if overused.

Safe amount 1 studies cited

No restriction; commonly 1-10% in makeup and primers

Technical data

Dose-response breakdown and source citations behind the rating above.

Safety by concentration

1 to 10%Generally safe

Cited sources

Final report on the safety assessment of stearoxy dimethicone, dimethicone, methicone, and related ingredients

Nair et al., International Journal of Toxicology · 2003

Products containing Dimethicone

Frequently asked questions

Is Dimethicone safe?

A silicone that smooths texture and locks in long-wear formulas. Considered non-irritating, though it can feel heavy if overused. No restriction; commonly 1-10% in makeup and primers

Which products contain Dimethicone?

Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation, Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation, Natural Matte Longwear Foundation, SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation, ColorStay Makeup, Shape Tape Concealer, Radiant Creamy Concealer, Instant Age Rewind Eraser Concealer, Telescopic Mascara, Better Than Sex Mascara, Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer, Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter, Holographic Stick Highlighter, Poreless Putty Primer, Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream, Hydro Boost Water Gel, Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40, Boy Brow