Lauryl PEG-10 tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl dimethicone is a silicone-PEG hybrid emulsifier for personal care. Formulators use it to disperse oils into water phases, boost slip, and boost texture and uniformity in lotions, sunscreens, and color products.
A silicone blend that helps formulas glide on smooth and even.
Category
Emulsifying
Type
Emulsifier
Ratings
Overall Rating
Good
Comedogenic Risk
None
Considered non-comedogenic, with little to no likelihood of clogging pores.
Our take
Is Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone a Good Ingredient?
Rated Good for being efficient at dispersing oils and improving glide, providing stable, uniform wear with a typically gentle profile. It doesn't reach Great because it offers mainly formulation performance rather than substantiated skin-treatment effects.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Promotes a seamless glide and a soft-touch finish, helping products look smooth on skin. Supports stable, uniform wear in humid conditions.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in gel-cream moisturizers, primers, and sprayable milky emulsions.
Before you use it
Safety
Low likelihood of irritation for most users, though very sensitive skin may experience mild reactions. No specific regulatory limitations in standard cosmetic concentrations.
Products with Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone