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PERFLUORONONYLETHYL PEG-8 PHENYLISOPROPYL DIMETHICONE

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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A perfluorinated silicone polymer (PFAS family) used for water repellency in long-wear cosmetics. The PFAS chain is a major environmental and bioaccumulation concern, with EU restrictions rapidly tightening.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Skin benefits

  • Long-wear water and oil repellency
  • Smooth skin feel
  • Improves staying power of makeup

Known concerns

  • Contains perfluorinated (PFAS) chain — persistent in environment
  • Perfluoro compounds linked to bioaccumulation
  • Increasing global PFAS regulatory restrictions
  • EU plans broad PFAS restriction by 2026-2027

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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