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C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate and Cetyl Dimethicone are both softens and smooths ingredients. C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate is found in 11 products while Cetyl Dimethicone appears in 12, making Cetyl Dimethicone the more widely used option.
Softens and smooths
Silicone-based emollient
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate is categorised as "Softens and smooths" while Cetyl Dimethicone is categorised as "Softens and smooths". They serve different functions in skincare formulations.
In most cases, these ingredients can be used together. However, always patch test and introduce new ingredients gradually.
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate is found in 11 products, while Cetyl Dimethicone is found in 12 products in our database.
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