murphyDiphenyl Dimethicone
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Diphenylmethyl Dimethicone
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Silicone
Clean
Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, diphenyl
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antifoaming
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
3 studies / 3 not irritating (CIR 847)
Not a Sensitizer
3 studies / 3 not sensitizing (CIR 847)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions slight (CIR 847)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.1–24.1%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2023
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR