Amodimethicone
What Amodimethicone is & what it does
A modified silicone that clings to skin and hair for durable conditioning and a smooth feel. It is substantive, resisting wash-off.
What does amodimethicone do in skincare?
Amodimethicone is a modified silicone used mainly as a conditioning agent. In skincare and especially hair care it helps smooth the surface and leave a soft, conditioned feel. Its modified structure lets it adhere selectively, which can give long-lasting smoothness.
Is amodimethicone safe?
Amodimethicone is a silicone-based ingredient widely used in cosmetic and hair care formulas. It is generally well tolerated and stays mostly on the surface of the skin or hair. As with any ingredient, individual reactions can vary, so patch testing a new product is a reasonable precaution.
Is amodimethicone natural or synthetic?
Amodimethicone is a synthetic ingredient. It is a modified silicone, meaning it is manufactured rather than sourced from plants or animals. It is used for its consistent conditioning and smoothing performance.
Sunscreens with Amodimethicone
We rate 15 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
-
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur UV Derma Tone Up Sun Cream
88/100
-
Wardah UV Shield Tone Up Sunscreen Serum SPF 50 Pa+++
79/100
-
Dermaquest Youth Protection Spf 30
75/100
-
Sun-Fun Hiyakedome | SPF 130 Pa++++
74/100
-
Floslek Balance T-Zone Normalizing Cream SPF 10
71/100
-
ZitSticka Megashade Breakout-proof Face Serum - SPF 50
71/100
-
Seven Minerals Skin Friendly Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
68/100
-
Seven Minerals Skin Friendly Sunscreen Lotion Spf 30
68/100
-
OMG Oh My Glow UV Barrier Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa++++
68/100
-
ZitSticka MEGASHADE™ Sunscreen Serum SPF 50
68/100