Product Review

Description: Unique wrinkle-masking silicone elastomer powder with silica-treated coating. Unique composition absorbs fluid and enables the powder to flow freely without agglomeration, providing superior handling and processing ease.

CAS: 156065-02-0, 112945-52-5

INCI Name: Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, silica

Benefits:
- Masks and blurs wrinkles up to 84% as shown in studies
- Absorbs sebum and gives skin a smooth, silky, powdery feeling
- Ideal for formulating a wide range of color cosmetics, skin and sun care products

Use: Typical use level 1-20%, add to oil phase of formula. For external use only.

Applications: Pressed and loose powder, foundation powder, and compact powder, eye shadow, blush, lipstick, creams, lotions, sun care products.

Country of Origin: USA

Raw material source: Dimethicone, dimethyldichlorosilane, and silica (silicon dioxide)

Manufacture: Dimethicone crosspolymer is produced by crosslinking dimethicone polymeric chains via a hydrosilation reaction. This reaction consists of the addition of silicon hydride bonds (SiH) within the dimethicone polymer backbones using platinum as catalyst.

Animal Testing: Not animal tested

GMO: GMO free but not certified

Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components