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Cyclohexasiloxane
CyclohexasiloxaneBarrier
A light, volatile cyclic silicone that gives a silky slip and evaporates without residue.
What it does
Cyclohexasiloxane is a volatile cyclic silicone, often used alongside cyclopentasiloxane. It carries other ingredients with a smooth, dry, silky slip and then evaporates, leaving a weightless finish. It is a feel-and-spreadability ingredient rather than an active.
Also known as
d6
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