Silicone ingredients and fungal acne

Short answer

This is every silicone ingredient in our database (8 total) rated for fungal-acne-prone skin. Whether a silicone ingredient is a trigger depends on chain length and, where relevant, ethoxylation, so members of the same family can land on different verdicts.

8 ingredients

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane Safe Silicone Cyclohexasiloxane Safe Silicone Cyclomethicone Safe Silicone Cyclopentasiloxane Safe Silicone Dimethicone Safe Silicone Dimethiconol Safe Silicone Phenyl Trimethicone Safe Silicone Trimethylsiloxysilicate Safe Silicone

Browse the full ingredient index, or read the complete trigger list and how we assess ingredients.

Informational only, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Ingredient suitability for fungal acne varies by person and formulation. Always patch test and consult a qualified clinician.