Caprylyl Trisiloxane
What Caprylyl Trisiloxane is & what it does
Caprylyl Trisiloxane is a low-viscosity, volatile silicone fluid that carries a caprylyl (C8) side chain for better compatibility with organic ingredients. It is commonly used as an emollient and slip agent that gives a dry, silky, fast-evaporating finish and helps spread sunscreen filters and pigments evenly. It is favored in lightweight, non-greasy skin and sun care textures. No specific concerns are flagged for it here.
What is Caprylyl Trisiloxane?
It is a low-viscosity, volatile silicone fluid carrying a caprylyl (C8) chain that improves compatibility with organic ingredients. In cosmetics it is used as a lightweight emollient and slip agent.
What does Caprylyl Trisiloxane do in sunscreen and skincare?
It gives a dry, silky, fast-evaporating finish and helps spread UV filters and pigments evenly across the skin. This makes it useful in lightweight, non-greasy textures.
Is Caprylyl Trisiloxane safe?
It is a widely used cosmetic silicone and no specific concerns are flagged for it here. It is generally valued for improving feel and spreadability without a heavy residue.
Sunscreens with Caprylyl Trisiloxane
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Epionce Daily Shield Tinted SPF 50 Sunscreen
85/100
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Epionce Daily Shield Tinted Spf 50 Sunscreen
85/100
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Epionce Ultra Shield Spf 50 Sunscreen
73/100