Dimethicone Peg-8 Phosphate

This silicone-based phosphate ester bears PEG-8 chains and is classified as a silicone surfactant/emulsifier. It disperses silicones in water, stabilizes oil-in-water systems, and improves slip and uniform spread in lotions, sunscreens, and makeup.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A silicone-based ingredient that helps formulas mix and spread evenly.
Category
Emulsifying
Type
Emulsifier

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Improves formula stability so products apply evenly without a heavy feel. Promotes easy glide for a more uniform laydown on skin.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Used in fluid moisturizers, water-light sunscreens, and liquid foundations to help disperse silicones in watery systems. Also appears in sprays or mists that need clear, stable emulsions.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient has a comedogenic rating of 0. It is considered non-comedogenic and has little to no likelihood of clogging pores.

Safety

Generally low irritation potential; as a PEG-bearing surfactant, it may sting on compromised or very sensitive skin. No widely recognized regulatory limitations at typical use levels.

Is Dimethicone Peg-8 Phosphate a Good Ingredient?

Good: a reliable silicone-compatible emulsifier that stabilizes water-based systems and improves spread with a strong safety record. Its benefits are formulation-focused rather than skin-treatment related, which keeps the rating at Good rather than Great.

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