PEG-8 Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone Copolymer
What PEG-8 Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone Copolymer is & what it does
PEG-8 Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone Copolymer is a modified silicone copolymer carrying both water-loving PEG groups and fluorinated silicone segments. It acts as an emulsifier and texture enhancer, helping disperse pigments and oils and lending a smooth, slip-rich, often water- and oil-resistant feel. It is used in long-wear makeup and sun-care textures. It is generally considered well tolerated.
What is PEG-8 Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone Copolymer?
It is a modified silicone copolymer that carries both water-loving PEG groups and fluorinated silicone segments. It is used in long-wear makeup and sun-care textures.
What does it do in a formula?
It acts as an emulsifier and texture enhancer, helping disperse pigments and oils and lending a smooth, slip-rich, often water- and oil-resistant feel.
Is PEG-8 Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone Copolymer safe?
It is generally considered well tolerated at cosmetic use levels, and no concerns are flagged in our data. Individual sensitivities can still vary.
Sunscreens with PEG-8 Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone Copolymer
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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Allie Extra Uv Perfect Smooth Milk SPF 50+ Pa++++
80/100
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Kanebo Allie Extra Uv Perfect Spf 50+ Pa++++
80/100