Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone
What Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone is & what it does
A silicone emulsifier used to build stable water-in-silicone sunscreens with a light, smooth feel. It helps the formula spread evenly and resist water.
What does Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone do in skincare?
Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone is a silicone-based emulsifier commonly used in water-in-silicone formulas. It helps blend water and silicone phases and contributes to a smooth, even application. It is often found in fluid sunscreens and primers.
Is Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone safe?
This silicone emulsifier is widely used in cosmetics and is generally considered safe at the levels found in skincare. It mainly functions at the surface to stabilize the formula. Individual sensitivity is possible, as with any ingredient.
Is Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone natural or synthetic?
Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone is a synthetic silicone-based ingredient produced through chemical manufacturing. It is not a naturally occurring material. It is valued for the smooth, stable formulas it helps create.
Sunscreens with Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone
We rate 71 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Bielenda Professional Supremelab Sun Protect Light Protective Emulsion SPF 50
95/100
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Lyko Sunsational SPF 50 Face Mist
93/100
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Ultra Violette Queen Screen SPF 50+ Luminsing Skinscreen Serum 2024
89/100
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ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water Pediatrics Lsf 50
88/100
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Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50+ Sensitive Advanced Kids Anti-sand Mist
87/100
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Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Advanced Dry Mist SPF 50+
87/100
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Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Advanced Invisible Protection Mist SPF 50+
87/100
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ISDIN Fusion Water Magic SPF 50
85/100
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ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water Urban SPF 30 - 2023 Formulation
85/100
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ISDIN Fusion Water Magic Repair SPF 50
85/100