"Myristamide" means the amide of myristic acid (tetradecanoic acid amide) "Dimethicone copolyol" means a group of polymers formed by a combination of dimethicone and polyoxyethylene and/or polyoxypropylene. Myristamidopropyl dimethylamine dimethicone copolylol phosphate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a surfactant (wake-active substance).