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Emollient ingredient

Cyclopentasiloxane

A volatile cyclic silicone (D5) that provides a lightweight, dry, silky feel; EU-restricted in rinse-off applications due to environmental persistence.

Also known as: d5, d5 silicone, cyclic silicone

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Benefits

  • ✓Gives a lightweight, silky, fast-drying feel
  • ✓Improves spreadability of other ingredients

Watch for

  • ⚠EU has restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at ≥0.1% due to environmental persistence concerns
At a glance
CategoryEmollient
IrritancyLow–moderate
Beginner-friendlyYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

Found in 42 products
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Products with Cyclopentasiloxane

Sunscreen
Canmake
Mermaid Skin Gel UV Clear SPF50+ PA++++
Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream EXMoisturizer
Sulwhasoo
Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream EX
Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+Sunscreen
Isntree
Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+
Brightening Pore SerumSerum
Innisfree
Brightening Pore Serum
Good Cera Super Ceramide CreamMoisturizer
Holika Holika
Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream
Ginseng Royal Silk Watery CreamMoisturizer
Nature Republic
Ginseng Royal Silk Watery Cream