Polysilicone-14
What Polysilicone-14 is & what it does
Polysilicone-14 is a silicone-based polymer used as a film former and texture enhancer. It is commonly used to give a smooth, even glide and a soft, blurred finish, and silicones of this type help products spread easily and feel light. It is not a UV filter and provides no sun protection on its own. No concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
What is Polysilicone-14?
It is a silicone-based polymer used as a film former and texture enhancer in cosmetic formulas.
What does Polysilicone-14 do in skincare?
It is commonly used to give a smooth glide and a soft, blurred finish, helping products spread easily and feel light. It is not a UV filter and provides no sun protection on its own.
Is Polysilicone-14 safe?
Cosmetic silicones like this are widely used and generally well tolerated, and no concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Polysilicone-14
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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Dr.Select UV Gel Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++
70/100
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Ampleur Luxury White W Protect UV+ SPF 50+ Pa++++
63/100