PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone
What PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone 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 PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone do in skincare?
PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone is a silicone-based emulsifier and surfactant. It helps blend oil and water phases and stabilize emulsions, which is especially useful in water-in-silicone sunscreen formulas. It can also improve spreadability and give a smooth, light skin feel.
Does PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone clog pores?
PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone is generally considered low risk for clogging pores. Silicone emulsifiers like this are typically lightweight and are not commonly flagged as comedogenic. People very prone to breakouts can still patch test, since individual responses vary.
Is PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone safe?
PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone is generally regarded as safe for use in cosmetics. It is a widely used silicone emulsifier with a long history in skincare and sunscreen products. As with any ingredient, those with very sensitive skin may prefer to patch test.
Sunscreens with PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone
We rate 14 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Preme Nobu UV Whitening SPF 50+ Pa++++
81/100
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Ichi Beauty Essential Skin Veil "natural Fit" Moon SPF 50
80/100
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Beauty City Face & Body Sun Protection Sun Cream With Vitamin E Spf 90
78/100
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Parsola Fragrance UV Spray SPF 50+ Pa++++
69/100
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Clé de Peau Beauté Radiant Fluid Foundation Matte SPF 20
69/100
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Froika Hyaluronic Silk Touch Sunscreen SPF 50+
68/100
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Kanebo SENSAI Flawless Satin Foundation SPF 20
68/100
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Onesaemeein Daily Skin Mate Sun Cream Spf50+ Pa+++
68/100
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Elizavecca Milky Piggy, Sun Cream, Spf 50+, Pa+++
64/100
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Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Protective Emulsion W Spf 18
60/100