Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone

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.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A silicone blend that helps formulas glide on smooth and even.
Category
Emulsifying
Type
Emulsifier

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Promotes a seamless glide and a soft-touch finish, helping products look smooth on skin. Supports stable, uniform wear in humid conditions.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Common in gel-cream moisturizers, primers, and sprayable milky 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

Low likelihood of irritation for most users, though very sensitive skin may experience mild reactions. No specific regulatory limitations in standard cosmetic concentrations.

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.