Diphenyl Dimethicone
What Diphenyl Dimethicone is & what it does
This ingredient is a crosspolymer built from silicone (dimethicone) units including diphenyl and vinyl diphenyl groups combined with a silsesquioxane network. In cosmetic and sunscreen formulas it acts as a film-forming and skin-conditioning agent that helps build a smooth, long-wearing layer on the skin. Crosspolymers of this kind are valued for their durable feel and ability to improve a product's wear.
What does Diphenyl Dimethicone do in skincare?
It is a phenyl-modified silicone used as an emollient and skin conditioning agent. It gives products a smooth, silky glide and can lend a soft-focus, slightly glossy finish. It also helps improve spreadability in creams and sunscreens.
Is Diphenyl Dimethicone comedogenic?
Silicones like Diphenyl Dimethicone are generally considered low on the pore-clogging scale and are widely used in non-comedogenic products. Individual skin can still react differently, so those who are acne-prone may prefer to patch test. The full formula influences how a product feels on the skin.
Is Diphenyl Dimethicone natural or synthetic?
It is a synthetic ingredient. It is a silicone polymer modified with phenyl groups and produced through controlled manufacturing rather than sourced from a plant or animal.
Sunscreens with Diphenyl Dimethicone
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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Algotherm Algoblanc Youth Clarifying Fluid SPF 30
81/100
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Poiret Voile Parfait SPF 50+ Pa++++
80/100
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Shiseido 2e Sunscreen Milk SPF 50+ Pa+++
77/100
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Kose Suncut Light Up UV Essence SPF 50+ Pa ++++
77/100
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Derma Factory Waterful Tone-Up Sun cream
49/100
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Sensai Radiant Glow Foundation SPF 10
49/100