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Cetyl Dimethicone
Cetyl DimethiconeBarrier
A fatty-chain silicone used as a smooth emollient and to help structure oil phases.
What it does
Cetyl dimethicone is a silicone carrying a cetyl (fatty) chain, giving it a soft, emollient character. It conditions the skin surface, adds slip, and helps thicken and stabilize the oil phase of creams and color products. It is a texture-and-feel ingredient rather than a skin active.
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