Caprylyl vs Cetyl Dimethicone

Caprylyl and Cetyl Dimethicone are both softens and smooths ingredients. Caprylyl is found in 5 products while Cetyl Dimethicone appears in 12, making Cetyl Dimethicone the more widely used option.

Softens and smooths

Caprylyl

Softens and smooths

5 products

Softens and smooths

Cetyl Dimethicone

Silicone-based emollient

12 products

Top products with Caprylyl

the ordinary

Caffeine solution

7.0

Black Up

Fond de teint crème haute couvrance

6.8

L'Occitane

Crème mains - peaux sèches

6.6

cien

Crème solaire enfant FPS50+

6.5

Neostrata

Neostrata Skin Active Mousse Exfoliante Nettoyante 125 ML

6.2

Top products with Cetyl Dimethicone

Altruist

Moisturising Fluid

7.9

Dr. Jart+

Cicapair Sleepair Ampoule-in Mask

7.8

Nu Skin

Nutricentials, day dream protective cream

7.3

Ombra

Sonnenmilch mittlerer Schutz

7.2

Loreal

Color Riche extraordinaire 204

6.8

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Caprylyl and Cetyl Dimethicone?

Caprylyl is categorised as "Softens and smooths" while Cetyl Dimethicone is categorised as "Softens and smooths". They serve different functions in skincare formulations.

Can I use Caprylyl and Cetyl Dimethicone together?

In most cases, these ingredients can be used together. However, always patch test and introduce new ingredients gradually.

Which is more common in skincare products?

Caprylyl is found in 5 products, while Cetyl Dimethicone is found in 12 products in our database.

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