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Silicone Free Cosmetics

Have you ever been shampooing or conditioning your hair and it instantly feels silky, soft and full of shine? Well, in most cases it's silicone that's making your hair feel that way: this polymer is used in a range of beauty products to give them a smooth texture and lock in moisture through an artificial barrier.

See our silicone free guide to answer your questions like are there any negative side effects of silicone free beauty products and what are silicones.

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Answr At-home Keratin Treatment Kit
Answr At-home Keratin Treatment Kit
$64.74
Cantu For Natural Hair Comeback Curl Next Day Curl Revitalizer
Cantu For Natural Hair Comeback Curl Next Day Curl Revitalizer
$10.75
Olaplex Volumising Blow Dry Mist
Olaplex Volumising Blow Dry Mist
$31.86
Cantu Hydrating Cream Conditioner
Cantu Hydrating Cream Conditioner
$8.59
Olaplex Unbreakable Blondes Mini Kit
Olaplex Unbreakable Blondes Mini Kit
$31.86
Cantu For Natural Hair Coconut Oil Shine & Hold Mist
Cantu For Natural Hair Coconut Oil Shine & Hold Mist
$9.18
Answr Exfoliating Hair Removal Drop
Answr Exfoliating Hair Removal Drop
$29.10
Cantu For Natural Hair Coil Calm Detangler
Cantu For Natural Hair Coil Calm Detangler
$9.18
Pestle & Mortar Hydrate Moisturizer
Pestle & Mortar Hydrate Moisturizer
$32.40
Cantu For Natural Hair Moisturizing Curl Activator Cream
Cantu For Natural Hair Moisturizing Curl Activator Cream
$10.26
Olaplex Lashbond Building Serum
Olaplex Lashbond Building Serum
$73.38
Cantu Avocado Hydrating Cream Conditioner
Cantu Avocado Hydrating Cream Conditioner
$9.67
Bare by Vogue Face Tanning Mist
Bare by Vogue Face Tanning Mist
$19.38
Ultrasun Body Tinted SPF 30
Ultrasun Body Tinted SPF 30
$34.50
Answr Shampoo
Answr Shampoo
$26.94
The Ordinary Multi Peptide + HA Serum
The Ordinary Multi Peptide + HA Serum
$35.64
First Aid Beauty Ingrown Hair Pads
First Aid Beauty Ingrown Hair Pads
$37.74
The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10%
The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10%
$10.75
Cantu For Natural Hair Wave Whip Curling Mousse
Cantu For Natural Hair Wave Whip Curling Mousse
$9.18
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash & Brow Serum
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash & Brow Serum
$16.14
Q+A Zinc PCA Facial Serum
Q+A Zinc PCA Facial Serum
$11.61
The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser
The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser
$14.47
Q+A Vitamin A.C.E Cleansing Shower Oil
Q+A Vitamin A.C.E Cleansing Shower Oil
$11.83
K18 Molecular Repair Hair Oil
K18 Molecular Repair Hair Oil
$70.14
First Aid Beauty Bye Bye Bumps Kit
First Aid Beauty Bye Bye Bumps Kit
$31.86
REN V Cense Revitalizing Night Cream
REN V Cense Revitalizing Night Cream
$55.02
REN Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream
REN Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream
$50.70
REN Perfect Canvas Clean Jelly Oil Cleanser
REN Perfect Canvas Clean Jelly Oil Cleanser
$31.26
-52%
Emma Hardie Protect & Glow Kit
Emma Hardie Protect & Glow Kit
$32.34 $66.95
-30%
Q+A Peppermint Daily Wash
Q+A Peppermint Daily Wash
$6.77 $9.67
-14%
L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Scalp Advanced Anti-Oiliness Dermo-Purifier Shampoo
L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Scalp Advanced Anti-Oiliness Dermo-Purifier Shampoo
$21.06 $24.30
First Aid Beauty Bounce Boosting Serum With Collagen + Peptides
First Aid Beauty Bounce Boosting Serum With Collagen + Peptides
$48.54
The Ordinary Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution
The Ordinary Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution
$16.85
Antipodes Lime Caviar Collagen-Rich Firming Cream
Antipodes Lime Caviar Collagen-Rich Firming Cream
$45.30
REN Everhydrate Marine Moisture-Replenish Cream
REN Everhydrate Marine Moisture-Replenish Cream
$39.90
Q+A Squalane Facial Oil
Q+A Squalane Facial Oil
$12.90
REN Everhydrate Marine Moisture-Restore Serum
REN Everhydrate Marine Moisture-Restore Serum
$45.30
Q+A Hyaluronic Acid Face Mist
Q+A Hyaluronic Acid Face Mist
$7.83
Q+A Vitamin A.C.E Warming Gel Mask
Q+A Vitamin A.C.E Warming Gel Mask
$10.75
Q+A Vitamin C Body Cream
Q+A Vitamin C Body Cream
$12.42
Q+A Green Tea Toner
Q+A Green Tea Toner
$10.26
Q+A Grapefruit Multi-Balm
Q+A Grapefruit Multi-Balm
$7.83
Q+A Ceramide Body Lotion
Q+A Ceramide Body Lotion
$12.42
Q+A Activated Charcoal Face Mask
Q+A Activated Charcoal Face Mask
$8.59
Q+A Salicylic Acid Smoothing Lotion
Q+A Salicylic Acid Smoothing Lotion
$12.42
Q+A Salicylic Acid Body Wash
Q+A Salicylic Acid Body Wash
$9.18
Q+A Ginger Root Daily Moisturizer
Q+A Ginger Root Daily Moisturizer
$10.75
The Ordinary Glycolipid Cream Cleanser
The Ordinary Glycolipid Cream Cleanser
$14.47
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
$15.55
Q+A Vitamin C Eye Cream
Q+A Vitamin C Eye Cream
$9.67
Murad Soothing Oat & Peptide Cleanser
Murad Soothing Oat & Peptide Cleanser
$51.78
Murad Exasoothe Daily Defense Cream
Murad Exasoothe Daily Defense Cream
$66.90
Answr Flyaway & Brow Control
Answr Flyaway & Brow Control
$18.30
Answr Conditioner
Answr Conditioner
$26.94
Olaplex No. 4 & 5 Shampoo & Conditioner Set
Olaplex No. 4 & 5 Shampoo & Conditioner Set
$56.00
-13%
Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil
Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil
$28.00 $31.86
-13%
Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother
Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother
$28.00 $31.86
Ultrasun Family SPF 30 High sunscreen
Ultrasun Family SPF 30 High Sunscreen
$24.78
-13%
Olaplex No.4p Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo
Olaplex No.4p Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo
$28.00 $31.86
Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask
Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask
$7.20
Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
$14.00
Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
$14.00
-2%
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
$6.43 $6.50
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi Usage Dry Oil
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi Usage Dry Oil
$26.94
-33%
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
$7.25 $10.75
-22%
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Concentrated Serum
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Concentrated Serum
$10.00 $12.69
-13%
Olaplex No.0 Intensive Bond Building Treatment
Olaplex No.0 Intensive Bond Building Treatment
$28.00 $31.86
Ultrasun Tan Activator For Body SPF 30
Ultrasun Tan Activator For Body SPF 30
$35.58
Ultrasun Face Anti-Aging Lotion SPF 50+
Ultrasun Face Anti-aging Lotion SPF 50+
$30.18
Ultrasun SPF 50+ Anti-Aging & Anti-Pigmentation Facial Sun Cream
Ultrasun SPF 50+ Anti-aging & Anti-Pigmentation Facial Sun Cream
$40.98
Olaplex No.4c Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo
Olaplex No.4c Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo
$31.86
Bare by Vogue Hydrating 2-in-1 Skin Care & Makeup Facial Mist
Bare by Vogue Hydrating 2-in-1 Skin Care & Makeup Facial Mist
$25.86
-41%
The Ordinary 100% Niacinamide Powder
The Ordinary 100% Niacinamide Powder
$4.34 $7.24
-40%
First Aid Beauty 10% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
First Aid Beauty 10% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
$32.37 $53.94
-27%
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
$7.50 $10.26
-23%
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
$10.50 $13.50
-22%
The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil
The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil
$9.80 $12.42
-22%
The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
$11.00 $13.98
-12%
REN Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream
REN Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream
$10.93 $12.42
Paul Mitchell Clean Beauty Everyday Shampoo
Paul Mitchell Clean Beauty Everyday Shampoo
$29.00
Label.M Honey & Oat Shampoo
Label.M Honey & Oat Shampoo
$39.40
Weleda Revitalizing Hair Tonic
Weleda Revitalizing Hair Tonic
$17.82
REN Evercalm Redness Relief Serum
REN Evercalm Redness Relief Serum
$56.10
Olaplex No.4d Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo
Olaplex No.4d Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo
$31.86
-50%
NIOD Sanskrit Saponins Cleanser
NIOD Sanskrit Saponins Cleanser
$14.56 $29.10
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Silicone Free

Frequently Asked Questions about Silicone Free products

Are there any negative side effects of silicone free beauty products?

There are no negative side effects of using silicone free products, but equally there are no proven negative side effects of using silicone products either.

What are silicones?

Silicones are a man-made polymer with a chemical structure that seals out water (like plastic or rubber) and has a smoothing and perfecting effect on the skin and hair. However, many people don't like silicones because they don't actually fix problems; instead, silicones mask problems with their filling and smoothing properties.

Are silicones harmful?

Silicones are in nearly all makeup, skin care and hair care products and are FDA-approved. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review evaluated silicones and concluded that they are safe for use.

Silicones in heat protectants and serums are crucial for locking in moisture and sealing your strands so that you get a much-needed protective barrier from heat damage and unwanted frizz. Plus, popular makeup primers use silicone to protect the skin, fill in fine lines and smooth bumps.

Possible side effects of silicones are dryness, slight irritation and allergic reactions, but there has been no evidence to suggest whether this ingredient could do long-term harm. So, as with all non-natural ingredients, silicone-containing products should be used cautiously and washed off properly after use.

How do I spot silicones in ingredients lists?

If you still want to steer clear of silicones, an easy way to tell whether a product has silicones in it is to look out for any ingredient ending in 'cone'.

A few examples are: methicone, phenyl trimethicone, dimethicone, cyclomethicone, dimethicone copolyol (though there are many more).

Who should use silicone free beauty products?

Everyone can use silicone free products. Silicone free will just ensure your skin care or makeup is not causing dry or dull skin with long-term use.

However, you do have to decide whether silicone free is the best way for you because not all silicones are bad. In some cases, for example if you want beautifully primed skin or a quick-fix glossy hair look, silicones might be the best and fastest way to achieve this.

What are the skin care benefits of silicone free beauty products?

When you use silicone free products, you can be sure that the products you're using are actually moisturizing your hair or skin. Products containing silicones only act as a temporary surface-improving ingredient, which is why some beauty brands have decided to remove them from their formulas.

Silicone free products have become especially popular because common silicones such as dimethicone are heavy and leave a coating on the skin or hair that is difficult to remove over time.

This is why people see a major difference when double cleansing their face, as a regular face wash alone will not remove silicones from your skin.

Ellie Child

Written by Ellie Child, Beauty Editor

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