Snapshot
- Overview
- A silicone that glides on silky and dries down fast.
- Category
- Skin Conditioning, Tone/Texture
- Type
- Silicone
Cyclohexasiloxane
Cyclohexasiloxane is a low-viscosity, volatile silicone made of cyclic siloxane units. Skincare and makeup use it for silky slip, quick-dry spreadability, and a lightweight feel, aiding even application and reducing tack without residue.
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Our take
Is Cyclohexasiloxane a Good Ingredient?
Good: A stable, low-irritation volatile silicone that boosts slip and lightweight feel, aiding even application without residue. It improves sensory performance but does not provide direct treatment benefits.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Provides a soft-focus finish with an ultra-smooth glide that helps products feel weightless and comfortable. It dries down quickly to leave skin feeling velvety.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in primers, fluid foundations, sunscreens, and sheer serums to improve spread and create a refined finish.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally low irritation and non-sensitizing; avoid inhalation from sprays. Some regions limit certain cyclic silicones in rinse-off products due to environmental concerns, so usage levels may be restricted depending on jurisdiction.
Products with Cyclohexasiloxane
