murphyLauryl PEG-10 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Surfactant
Synthetic
Cleanser
Silicone
Not Clean
OriginDerived from silicone polymers and polyethylene glycol (PEG) chemistry, combined with lauryl alcohol derivatives. Synthesized through the condensation and ethoxylation of dimethicone with PEG-modified lauryl alcohol chains.
Siloxanes and Silicones, dodecyl methyl, 3-(methylpoly(oxyethylene)oxy)propyl methyl, dimethyl (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
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.
Cleansing Surfactant
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Reduces Inflammation
Removes Impurities
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
0%50%100%
Reg. limit 30%
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
FDA OTC limit: 30% (Skin Protectant). Source: FDA OTC Monograph, 21 CFR 347.10.
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR