Skin Protectant

Dimethicone

A silicone-based emollient that creates a protective barrier, smooths skin texture, and helps prevent moisture loss.

Dry/DehydratedSensitive
39 Products
13 Exceptional
88 Avg Score
25 Brands

All Products with Dimethicone

#4
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5
La Roche-Posay · Mid-Range
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5
1% (active)
"Best-in-class for eczema. NEA-accepted formula clinically validated for acute flares and chronic management."
96
Exceptional
#5
Vanicream Moisturizing Ointment
Vanicream · Drugstore
Vanicream Moisturizing Ointment
~4%
"Best-in-class for eczema management. NEA-accepted formula dramatically reduces flare-ups and steroid dependence for many users."
96
Exceptional
#6
PanOxyl Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4%
PanOxyl · Drugstore
PanOxyl Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4%
"Exceptional antibacterial cleanser. Clinical-strength acne control without prescription. Prevents bacterial resistance."
94
Exceptional
#7
Vaseline Clinical Care Extremely Dry Skin Rescue Lotion
Vaseline · Drugstore
Vaseline Clinical Care Extremely Dry Skin Rescue Lotion
Moderate
"Exceptional rescue lotion for severe dryness. Clinically proven 100% moisture improvement in 5 days. Affordable gold standard."
94
Exceptional
#8
Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion
Aveeno · Drugstore
Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion
1.2%
"Best-in-class for mild-moderate eczema. Clinically proven to soothe flares and prevent recurrence. Pediatrician gold standard."
93
Exceptional
#9
Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair Lotion Unscented
Vaseline · Drugstore
Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair Lotion Unscented
"Exceptional budget body lotion. Clinically proven to heal dry skin in 5 days with 48-hour moisture."
93
Exceptional
#10
Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
Clinique · Mid-Range
Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
High concentration (listed 2nd)
"Best-in-class. Outstanding performance and efficacy."
92
Exceptional
#11
Tatcha The Water Cream
Tatcha · Luxury
Tatcha The Water Cream
Approximately 6 percent
"Best-in-class. Outstanding performance and efficacy."
92
Exceptional
#12
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream
Neutrogena · Drugstore
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream
High concentration (second ingredient)
"Best-in-class. Outstanding performance and efficacy."
92
Exceptional
#13
NeoStrata Glycolic Renewal Smoothing Cream
NeoStrata · Mid-Range
NeoStrata Glycolic Renewal Smoothing Cream
"Exceptional texture-refining AHA. Clinically effective 10% concentration delivers visible smoothing with innovative time-release technology."
92
Exceptional
#14
Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer
Jergens · Drugstore
Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer
Moderate (8th ingredient)
"Exceptional budget body moisturizer. Intensive hydration with petrolatum occlusion for extreme dryness."
90
Excellent
#15
NIVEA Intense Healing Body Lotion
NIVEA · Drugstore
NIVEA Intense Healing Body Lotion
"Excellent 72-hour body lotion. Rich glycerin formula deeply hydrates very dry skin without greasy feel."
90
Excellent
#16
Sisley Paris Double Tenseur Instant & Long-Term
Sisley Paris · Luxury
Sisley Paris Double Tenseur Instant & Long-Term
Fourth ingredient - high level
"Excellent instant lifting primer. Creates taut appearance that lasts all day. Premium price justified by performance."
89
Excellent
#17
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
Neutrogena · Drugstore
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
High (second ingredient)
"Excellent choice. Highly recommended for this condition."
88
Excellent
#18
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream
Neutrogena · Drugstore
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream
High concentration (position 2)
"Excellent choice. Highly recommended for this condition."
88
Excellent
#19
Differin Soothing Moisturizer
Differin · Drugstore
Differin Soothing Moisturizer
"Excellent choice for acne-prone skin. Non-comedogenic, designed to pair with retinoids perfectly."
88
Excellent
#20
Baxter of California Oil Free Moisturizer
Baxter of California · Mid-Range
Baxter of California Oil Free Moisturizer
Mid-formulation
"Excellent oil-free option. Lightweight texture with matte finish controls shine without dehydrating."
88
Excellent
#21
Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask
Clinique · Premium
Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask
High (4th ingredient)
"Excellent intensive hydration treatment. Clinical 98% moisture boost delivers soft, dewy skin by morning."
88
Excellent
#22
La Mer The Perfecting Treatment
La Mer · Luxury
La Mer The Perfecting Treatment
High - primary base
"Luxury pore-blurring treatment with instant optical smoothing and gradual texture refinement from marine actives."
88
Excellent
#23
Vaseline Intensive Care Essential Healing Lotion
Vaseline · Drugstore
Vaseline Intensive Care Essential Healing Lotion
"Excellent budget body lotion. Proven 90% moisture boost with petrolatum-glycerin formula. Fast-absorbing."
88
Excellent
#24
Olay Regenerist Regenerating Serum
Olay · Drugstore
Olay Regenerist Regenerating Serum
High concentration as base
"Excellent drugstore anti-aging serum with proven peptides and niacinamide. Hydrates and smooths wrinkles effectively."
87
Excellent
#25
L'Oreal Paris Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin
L'Oreal Paris · Drugstore
L'Oreal Paris Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin
High (third ingredient)
"Excellent oil control with matte finish and lightweight hydration. Strong fragrance only downside for this skin type."
87
Excellent
#26
Pond's Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E & B3 Gel Face Moisturizer
Pond's · Drugstore
Pond's Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E & B3 Gel Face Moisturizer
High (appears early in INCI)
"Excellent multi-depth hydrator. Four hyaluronic acids provide 24-hour moisture without heaviness."
87
Excellent
#27
Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream
Bobbi Brown · Premium
Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream
High (2nd ingredient)
"Excellent hydration with barrier support. Essential oils reduce score for dry/sensitive types."
87
Excellent
#28
Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant Lotion
Vaseline · Drugstore
Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant Lotion
Mid-formula (5th ingredient)
"Excellent budget body moisturizer. Petrolatum-based formula delivers clinical-grade occlusion for persistent body dryness."
87
Excellent
#29
Aveeno Positively Radiant Overnight Hydrating Facial
Aveeno · Drugstore
Aveeno Positively Radiant Overnight Hydrating Facial
Approximately 4-5%
"Excellent overnight brightening treatment. Clinically-backed soy extract delivers visible radiance boost and texture improvement."
85
Excellent
#30
NIVEA Shea Nourish Body Lotion
NIVEA · Drugstore
NIVEA Shea Nourish Body Lotion
"Excellent budget body moisturizer. Shea butter and hyaluronic acid deliver lasting hydration without greasiness."
85
Excellent
#31
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50
Cetaphil · Drugstore
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50
"Solid hydrating SPF option. Eight-hour moisture retention with broad spectrum protection, but greasiness concerns."
84
Good
#32
Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion
Lubriderm · Drugstore
Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion
"Solid daily moisturizer. Provides reliable 24-hour hydration at exceptional value for body use."
83
Good
#33
Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Lotion
Gold Bond · Drugstore
Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Lotion
Moderate concentration
"Solid drugstore moisturizer. Rich hydration with proven occlusives, but fragrance and parabens limit score."
83
Good
#34
Sisley Express Flower Gel
Sisley Paris · Luxury
Sisley Express Flower Gel
Third ingredient by weight
"Solid luxury hydration boost. Effective instant plumping but doesn't replace rich moisturizer."
83
Good
#35
Clinique Pep-Start HydroBlur Moisturizer
Clinique · Mid-Range
Clinique Pep-Start HydroBlur Moisturizer
Multiple silicone types at high levels
"Solid choice for oily skin. Effective mattifying and blurring effect. Oil control lasts 4-6 hours."
82
Good
#36
Lancome Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturizing Cream
Lancome · Luxury
Lancome Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturizing Cream
High (listed third)
"Solid hydrating cream with strong emollients. Fragrance limits score for sensitive dry types."
82
Good
#37
Ole Henriksen Sheer Transformation Perfecting Moisturizer
Ole Henriksen · Premium
Ole Henriksen Sheer Transformation Perfecting Moisturizer
High (second ingredient)
"Fruit acids and vitamin C support gentle brightening and smoothing. Best scoring condition but discontinued."
78
Good
#38
NIVEA Soft Moisturizing Creme
NIVEA · Drugstore
NIVEA Soft Moisturizing Creme
Low
"Solid budget moisturizer. Glycerin and occlusives hydrate well, but alcohol denat. limits effectiveness for severe dryness."
77
Good
#39
NIVEA Skin Firming & Toning Body Gel Cream
NIVEA · Drugstore
NIVEA Skin Firming & Toning Body Gel Cream
"Solid choice for oily body skin. L-Carnitine reduces sebum and lightweight gel absorbs without residue."
76
Good