murphyIsopolyglyceryl-3 Dimethiconol
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Glycerin Ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from dimethicone and isopolyglycerol, both synthetic organic compounds. Synthesized through esterification of dimethicone with isopolyglycerol polymers.
Isopolyglyceryl-3 Dimethiconol is a cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
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🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR