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Cetyl Dimethicone and Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil are both softens and smooths ingredients. Cetyl Dimethicone is found in 12 products while Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil appears in 6, making Cetyl Dimethicone the more widely used option.
Silicone-based emollient
Plant-derived oil
Moisturising Fluid
Cetyl Dimethicone is categorised as "Softens and smooths" while Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil 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.
Cetyl Dimethicone is found in 12 products, while Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil is found in 6 products in our database.
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