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Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone

A complex silicone emulsifier for water-in-silicone and stable pigmented formulas. It helps to combine water, silicones, oils, pigments, and mineral filters into a smooth stable texture.

silicone emulsifierW/SiSPFpigmented formulas
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone - high-performance silicone emulsifier. It is used to stabilize water-in-silicone emulsions, especially in SPF, primers, foundations, and long-wear formulas where a lot of silicones, pigments, or mineral filters are needed.

Sunscreens, BB/CC creams, foundations, primers, water-resistant formulas, mineral SPFs, and decorative products with a silky finish.

Key Benefits

✦
Stabilizes complex silicone emulsions
Helps the aqueous phase to distribute evenly in the silicone base without separation.
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Improves pigment dispersion
Useful in foundation and SPF formulas where evenness of the layer is important.
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Provides a smooth, durable finish
Supports silky feel, water resistance, and comfortable application.

Suitable for

SPF formulasfoundationsoily skinprimers

Main Actions

✓ silicone emulsifying✓ pigment dispersion✓ water resistance✓ smooth finish
Long INCI name, but simple role

Despite the complex name, the main function of this ingredient is to technically stabilize the silicone emulsion and make SPF or tone more even and durable.

CategoryEmollients

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone do for skin?
Sunscreens, BB/CC creams, foundations, primers, water-resistant formulas, mineral SPFs, and decorative products with a silky finish.
Who should use Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone?
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone is suitable for: SPF formulas, foundations, oily skin, primers.
Are there any warnings about Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone?
Despite the complex name, the main function of this ingredient is to technically stabilize the silicone emulsion and make SPF or tone more even and durable.

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