SPF Scout · Ingredient
Methicone
What this ingredient generally does
Methicone is a silicone that softens and smooths the skin feel. It also cuts static, and helps the product glide on.
Reviewed before publication. This note describes function in a formulation — nothing else.
Published formulations that list this ingredient
These are the formulations currently published in the SPF Scout catalog whose stored ingredient declaration includes this ingredient. It is not a list of every product on the market, and the order carries no meaning.
Clapiel Clapiel Defense Sunblock
U.S. formulation
HEALTHY SKIN LAB LIMITED Protect by HEALTHY SKIN LAB MD SUNSCREEN TINTED MOISTURIZER
U.S. formulation
HEALTHY SKIN LAB LIMITED Shield by HEALTHY SKIN LAB MD SUNSCREEN
U.S. formulation
Olay Covergirl Plus Olay Simply Ageless Foundation Plus Titanium Dioxide Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 28 (All Shades)
SPF 28 as labeled · U.S. formulation
Rum Brands, LLC GlowBiotics Tinted Sunscreen SPF 30
SPF 30 as labeled · U.S. formulation
Shiseido SHISEIDO PERFECT REFINING FOUNDATION
U.S. formulation
Shiseido SHISEIDO UV PROTECTIVE COMPACT (REFILL)
U.S. formulation
Shiseido SHISEIDO UV PROTECTIVE FOUNDATION
U.S. formulation
Societe Clinical Skincare Societe Prime and Defend
U.S. formulation
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Where this information comes from
Ingredient names, CAS numbers and recorded functions come from SPF Scout’s curated ingredient dictionary, grounded in CosIng, the European Commission’s Cosmetic Ingredient Database. Content © European Union, reused with acknowledgement.