Dimethicone-based moisturizers - brands, experiences

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[tryingtogetoverit]

They are very gentle/soothing but can be suffocating/occlusive. (Acne prones for example might experience a breakout. It's not a for sure thing, of course!)

I like Clinique MSE for men, and DDF's Ultra Lite Oil Free Moisturizing Dew, but prefer MSE.

If something says 'for sensitive skin' I never believe it anyway. lol

[rosaceafree]

I've had no problems with dimethicone. I'm female and it makes my mineral makeup go on beautifully.

Good luck!

[Rowan]

I've used a dimethicone based product called Barrier Repair from Dermalogica. It's expensive, but you use so little that it lasts forever. I wear it under mineral makeup everyday and only have to buy about one tube a year.

Any spa that carries the line should also be willing to give you a sample packet to try. But if not, make sure they will take it back if it doesn't work for you. Mine takes back any product I wish to return, no questions asked.

[Mermaid]

There have been many great and soothing results posted by members using Complex 15 Therapeutic Moisturising Lotion. They also make a face cream, but Geoffrey says that this is one of those rare instances where the lotion is better tolerated by rosaceans rather than the face cream. These products contain dimethicone.

Mermaid