Ingredient

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Low risk

FunctionCoating Agent

What it is — Triethoxycaprylylsilane (INCI: Triethoxycaprylylsilane), a silane compound used to surface-treat mineral powders and pigments.

What it does — It is commonly used as a coating agent, giving powders a water-repellent surface so they disperse evenly, spread smoothly and resist clumping in a formula.

Typical use — Found in sunscreens, foundations, tinted creams and other products that rely on treated mineral pigments or UV filters.

Who it suits / good to know — Suitable for most skin types; it works behind the scenes to improve texture and finish rather than acting on the skin directly.

Safety — Rated low risk as a bound, non-active coating. This is general information rather than medical advice; patch-test finished products if your skin is sensitive.

Cross-reference

Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 2 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
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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