Cetyl Dimethicone vs Polyvinyl Alcohol

Cetyl Dimethicone and Polyvinyl Alcohol are both softens and smooths ingredients. Cetyl Dimethicone is found in 12 products while Polyvinyl Alcohol appears in 21, making Polyvinyl Alcohol the more widely used option.

Softens and smooths

Cetyl Dimethicone

Silicone-based emollient

12 products

Softens and smooths

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol

21 products

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

Top products with Polyvinyl Alcohol

SEPHORA

Beauty insider

8.8

Drunk Elephant

Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer

8.7

Fresh

Black Tea Firming Corset Cream

8.4

Dr. Jart+

Cicapair Sleepair Ampoule-in Mask

7.8

Hada Labo

Gokujyun UV White Gel SPF 50+

7.3

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cetyl Dimethicone and Polyvinyl Alcohol?

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

Can I use Cetyl Dimethicone and Polyvinyl Alcohol 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?

Cetyl Dimethicone is found in 12 products, while Polyvinyl Alcohol is found in 21 products in our database.

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