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Caprylyl Methicone

Caprylyl MethiconeBarrier

A silicone-oil hybrid with a light, dry slip that mixes with both silicones and oils.

What it does

A silicone with a short fatty chain added, so it mixes with both silicones and oils. It gives a light, dry slip.

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