Snapshot
- Overview
- A silicone that gives skin a soft-focus finish and smooth texture.
- Category
- Skin Conditioning, Barrier Support, Tone/Texture
- Type
- Silicone
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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Our take
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.
What it does
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.
Where you'll find it
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.
Before you use it
Safety
It's generally non-irritating and low sensitizing. Rarely, occlusive build-up may bother very acne-prone or congested skin types.
Products with Stearyl Dimethicone
