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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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