Snapshot
- Overview
- A lightweight silicone that glides smoothly and dries fast.
- Category
- Skin Conditioning, Tone/Texture
- Type
- Silicone
Cyclopentasiloxane
This volatile, lightweight silicone evaporates after application and leaves a silky glide. It disperses pigments, improves spreadability, and gives a quick-drying, non-greasy finish in lotions, primers, hair serums, and antiperspirants.
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Our take
Is Cyclopentasiloxane a Good Ingredient?
Good rating because it reliably improves slip and spread while evaporating cleanly, with a long track record of stable performance and low irritation in cosmetics.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Gives skin a smooth, soft-touch feel and helps products apply evenly without heaviness. Minimizes tack so layers sit comfortably on skin and hair.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in makeup bases, fluid moisturizers, leave-in hair treatments, and stick deodorants to create a lightweight, dry-touch finish.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally considered low irritation and inert on skin, and it typically evaporates after application. Rare sensitivity is possible; discontinue if redness or stinging occurs.
Products with Cyclopentasiloxane
