Products with Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane is a lightweight, fast-evaporating silicone that gives formulas a silky, smooth application. It helps other ingredients spread evenly and leaves a soft, weightless finish without any greasy residue.

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The Silicone Behind a Silky, Weightless Finish

Cyclopentasiloxane behaves differently from the silicones that linger. It carries pigments and actives across the skin, then evaporates, leaving the slip without the film — which is why it turns up so often in tinted moisturizers and mineral sunscreens, where even spread matters as much as what is in the bottle.

Revision Skincare accounts for most of this page. All four Intellishade formulas use it: Intellishade Original SPF 45, Intellishade Truphysical SPF 45, Intellishade Matte SPF 45 and Intellishade Clear SPF 50, as does Retinol Complete 1.0. Alastin and EltaMD use it in their tinted sunscreens.

Does cyclopentasiloxane clog pores?

It is generally considered non-comedogenic, and because it evaporates rather than sitting on the surface, it leaves less behind than heavier silicones. Anyone who prefers to avoid silicones altogether can read this page in reverse — as a list to skip.

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Featured Products with Cyclopentasiloxane Reviews

Revision Skincare C+ Correcting Complex
Revision Skincare C+ Correcting Complex
4.8 (185 reviews) 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 185 reviews
$120.00
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“Love the results without the irritation some Vit C products may cause.”

— Erin
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Revision Skincare DEJ Eye Cream
Revision Skincare DEJ Eye Cream
4.7 (118 reviews) 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 118 reviews
$75.00
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“I LOVE this eye cream. I have tried so many eye creams and they usually either irritate my skin or just don’t do anything for me. This has given me almost immediate results without any irritation....”

— Jessalyn F.
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Revision Skincare Intellishade Original SPF 45
Revision Skincare Intellishade Original SPF 45
4.8 (111 reviews) 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 111 reviews
$89.00
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“Love how it feels on my face!!!”

— Kellene C.
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