Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone
Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone is a silicone-based conditioning agent commonly used in UK haircare and skincare products. It helps smooth and soften hair or skin without feeling heavy or greasy. Shoppers will often find it in conditioners, masks, serums and creams where it delivers a silky finish.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone forms a light, breathable film on the surface of hair or skin that reduces friction, improves combability and locks in moisture. Its unique structure combines silicone with fatty alkyl chains, allowing it to adhere evenly while still permitting the skin or hair to breathe. This makes it especially useful in rinse-off and leave-in hair products as well as nourishing creams where a smooth, velvety after-feel is desired.
Key benefits
- Improves hair smoothness and softness
- Reduces frizz and flyaways
- Enhances shine and manageability
- Provides lightweight conditioning without buildup
- Helps detangle wet and dry hair
- Leaves skin feeling silky and moisturised
Best for
dry hair, frizz-prone hair, damaged hair, mature skin, dry skin
Where it comes from
Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone is a synthetic ingredient produced by reacting dimethicone with cetearyl groups. It is not derived from a specific plant, seed or mineral but is created in a laboratory to combine the benefits of silicone with fatty chains for improved performance in cosmetic formulas.
Products with Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.