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Ingredient

Cyclopentasiloxane

A light, fast-evaporating silicone used to help a product spread easily without leaving a heavy feel.

What it does

  • Emollient

    Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells.

  • Solvent

    Dissolves and carries the other ingredients.

What we tell people

  • Contains silicones

    This product contains silicones, which are used to give a smooth feel and to help a formula spread.

    Why: Silicones are a frequent preference filter. There is no regulatory restriction behind this flag, so it is marked informational.

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