Emollient

Phenethyl Dimethicone

INCI: PHENETHYL DIMETHICONE
CAS Polymeric (no single CAS listed in CosIng for this INCI)
2-Phenylethyl methyl siloxane, polymer with dimethylsiloxane, trimethylsilyl-terminated
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Skin Conditioning — Emollient
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

2-Phenylethyl methyl siloxane, polymer with dimethylsiloxane, trimethylsilyl-terminated

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
Polymeric (no single CAS listed in CosIng for this INCI)
INCI
PHENETHYL DIMETHICONE
Category
Emollient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026