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Phenyl Trimethicone

A silicone fluid that is used as an occlusive moisturizer. It applies smoothly to the skin and reduces the tack associated with organic oils.
Moisturizing
Occlusive icon Occlusive
Moisturizing (Occlusive)
Occlusives are moisturizing ingredients that seal moisture into the skin, forming a water-resistant barrier.
Occlusive icon Occlusive
Moisturizing (Occlusive)
Occlusives are moisturizing ingredients that seal moisture into the skin, forming a water-resistant barrier.
Other functions
Emollient,
Emollient
Emollients fill the micro-cracks in the skin and leave it feeling soft and pleasant to the touch. Emollients are often mistakenly perceived as moisturizing ingredients.
Emollient,
Emollient
Emollients fill the micro-cracks in the skin and leave it feeling soft and pleasant to the touch. Emollients are often mistakenly perceived as moisturizing ingredients.
Antifoaming
Antifoaming
Antifoaming – reduces or prevents the formation of foam.
Antifoaming
Antifoaming
Antifoaming – reduces or prevents the formation of foam.
Origin
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Phenyl Trimethicone

Overview

Phenyl trimethicone is a silicone fluid that has been modified to include a chemical group known as a phenyl. This ingredient is used as a moisturizer in skincare products.

Specifically, phenyl trimethicone moisturizes by acting as an occlusive, which is a type of moisturizer that traps water in the skin and prevents it from evaporating. This clear and colorless liquid has a low viscosity, applies smoothly to the skin, and reduces the tack associated with organic oils.

Additionally, this ingredient imparts a gloss on the skin without leaving behind a tacky residue. When added to oil-in-water emulsions, phenyl trimethicone can also reduce unwanted foaming behavior.

Products with Phenyl Trimethicone

Color Control Cushion Compact Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
AmorePacific
2.3
Moisturizing icon
Color Control Cushion Compact Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
Moisture Surge Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate
Clinique
5.8
Moisturizing icon
Moisture Surge Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate
Priming Moisturizer
Glossier
Antioxidants icon
5.3
Moisturizing icon
Priming Moisturizer
Shameless Youthful-Look 24H Foundation SPF 25
Marc Jacobs Beauty
3.4
Moisturizing icon
Shameless Youthful-Look 24H Foundation SPF 25
Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Face Cleanser
Origins
Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Face Cleanser
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