Perfluoromethylcyclopentane
What Perfluoromethylcyclopentane is & what it does
Perfluoromethylcyclopentane is a volatile fluorinated solvent used in cosmetics for its very light, fast-evaporating feel. It is commonly used to deliver a silky, breathable finish and to help carry other ingredients, then flash off the skin. It is not a UV filter and provides no sun protection. No concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
What is Perfluoromethylcyclopentane?
It is a volatile fluorinated solvent used in cosmetics for its very light, fast-evaporating feel.
What does Perfluoromethylcyclopentane do in skincare?
It is commonly used to deliver a silky, breathable finish and to help carry other ingredients before it evaporates off the skin. It is not a UV filter and adds no sun protection.
Is Perfluoromethylcyclopentane safe?
It is used in cosmetics as a volatile solvent and has no concerns flagged in this catalog. It is generally considered well tolerated in cosmetic use.
Sunscreens with Perfluoromethylcyclopentane
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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it Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Oil Fee Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer Spf 50+
84/100
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it Cosmetics CC Cream Oil- Free Matte SPF 40
84/100
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it Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Cc+ Oil-Free Matte With Spf 40
81/100