Ingredient

Caprylyl Methicone

Low risk

FunctionEmollient

What it is — Caprylyl Methicone (INCI: Caprylyl Methicone) is a lightweight silicone used as an emollient.

What it does — It is commonly used to soften and smooth the skin and hair and to give a light, silky, non-greasy slip, helping other ingredients spread.

Typical use — It appears in moisturizers, primers, sunscreens, makeup and hair products.

Who it suits / good to know — Suits those who like a smooth, lightweight finish. Those who prefer silicone-free routines may wish to note it. It shapes feel more than acting as a skin active.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: an inert, well-tolerated silicone emollient. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Cross-reference

Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 3 DHALIORA products

Marshique Serum Glow Tone-up Sun Cushion SPF50+ Marshique Serum Glow Tone-up Sun Cushion SPF50+Screening 9.5 Neerg Air Touch Sun Stick SPF50+ Neerg Air Touch Sun Stick SPF50+Screening 9.1 YBK Relief Hydration Light Sunscreen SPF50+ YBK Relief Hydration Light Sunscreen SPF50+Screening 9.5
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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