Snapshot
- Overview
- A lightweight silicone that leaves a silky, fast-drying finish.
- Category
- Skin Conditioning, Tone/Texture
- Type
- Silicone
Caprylyl Methicone
Caprylyl Methicone is a lightweight, volatile alkyl-modified silicone fluid. It improves spreadability, gives a dry silky feel, reduces tack, and works as a carrier for pigments and other ingredients in skin, hair, and color products.
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Our take
Is Caprylyl Methicone a Good Ingredient?
It delivers a quick-dry, silky slip and even spread of pigments while remaining lightweight and non-greasy, which earns it a Good rating; while generally well tolerated, a minority of sensitive users may experience mild transient irritation.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Provides a silky, fast-setting finish with a light touch on skin and hair, and promotes even pigment laydown for a refined look.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Found in primers, sunscreens, hair serums, and liquid foundations to deliver weightless application and a less sticky finish.
Before you use it
Safety
Considered low irritation and non-occlusive for most skin types; discontinue if sensitivity develops. No widely recognized regulatory restrictions for standard cosmetic use.
Products with Caprylyl Methicone
