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Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

A complex silicone emulsifier for stable water-in-silicone and water-in-oil textures. Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is often found in SPF, foundations, BB/CC creams, and long-lasting formulas where even application, stability, and a water-resistant finish are required.

silicone emulsifierW/SiSPFlong-wear
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

It is a modified dimethicone with lauryl and PEG fragments. This structure helps stabilize complex emulsions where the aqueous phase needs to be evenly incorporated into a silicone or oil base.

Used in sunscreens, foundations, primers, cushions, long-lasting decorative products, and pigment-containing formulas.

Key Benefits

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Keeps the complex emulsion stable
Helps water, silicones, pigments, and filters remain evenly distributed.
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Improves coverage evenness
Provides better glide and helps the product apply in a thin, uniform layer.
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Supports stability
Often used in formulas where wear time, water resistance, and less transfer are important.

Suitable for

SPFfoundationsBB/CClong-lasting makeup

Main Actions

✓ silicone emulsifier✓ emulsion stabilizer✓ water-in-silicone✓ long-wear texture
Long name - technological role

Such INCI names may look daunting due to their length, but in the formulation, it is primarily an emulsifier and stabilizer. It is not an active ingredient against wrinkles or pigmentation, but it significantly affects how the product applies and wears.

CategoryEmollients

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone do for skin?
Used in sunscreens, foundations, primers, cushions, long-lasting decorative products, and pigment-containing formulas.
Who should use Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone?
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is suitable for: SPF, foundations, BB/CC, long-lasting makeup.
Are there any warnings about Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone?
Such INCI names may look daunting due to their length, but in the formulation, it is primarily an emulsifier and stabilizer. It is not an active ingredient against wrinkles or pigmentation, but it significantly affects how the product applies and wears.

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