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Emulsifier

LAURYL PEG-10 TRIS(TRIMETHYLSILOXY)SILYLETHYL DIMETHICONE

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A specialty silicone-PEG surfactant used to stabilize water-in-silicone emulsions in makeup and skincare. Generally well tolerated, with usual PEG-purity caveats.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Silicone surfactant for W/Si emulsions
  • Smooth, non-greasy feel
  • Stabilizes makeup emulsions
  • Good film-forming

Known concerns

  • PEG portion may carry trace 1,4-dioxane if not purified
  • Limited independent toxicology data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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