Stearyl Dimethicone

Stearyl Dimethicone is a stearyl-modified silicone polymer used in skincare, haircare, and makeup. It's selected for silky feel, flexible film formation, and improved spread in primers, creams, and long-wear products.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A silicone that gives skin a soft-focus finish and smooth texture.
Category
Skin Conditioning, Barrier Support, Tone/Texture
Type
Silicone

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

It creates a soft-focus finish that helps blur uneven texture and reduces friction during application, contributing to longer wear and a comfortable, breathable feel on skin.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

It's used in makeup primers, foundations, and transfer-resistant products for smoother laydown, and appears in creams and hair serums to improve glide and conditioning.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

It's generally non-irritating and low sensitizing. Rarely, occlusive build-up may bother very acne-prone or congested skin types.

Is Stearyl Dimethicone a Good Ingredient?

It rates Good because it creates flexible, breathable films that improve spread and wear while maintaining a low sensitization rate typical of silicones.

Products with Stearyl Dimethicone

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