Skip to content

Skin Conditioning

POLYMETHYL/CAPRYLYLSILSESQUIOXANE SILICATE

84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A silicone cage powder with methyl and caprylyl groups, used to absorb oil and give a soft-focus skin finish. Inert and well-tolerated — environmental persistence is the main genuine flag.

Function

ANTI-SEBUMSKIN CONDITIONINGSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Anti-sebum and oil-absorbing
  • Skin protecting
  • Soft-focus optical effect
  • Improves powder texture

Known concerns

  • Trace cyclosiloxane residuals possible
  • Not readily biodegradable
  • Inhalation caution in loose powders

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

Related skin conditionings

84
10-HYDROXYSTEARIC ACID
Skin Conditioning
 84
ACETYL DECAPEPTIDE-3
Skin Conditioning
 84
ACETYL HEPTAPEPTIDE-9
Skin Conditioning
 84
ACETYL HISTIDINE
Skin Conditioning
 84
ACETYL METHIONINE
Skin Conditioning
 84
ACETYL SH-PENTAPEPTIDE-35
Skin Conditioning
 84
ACETYLATED C10-40 HYDROXYALKYL ACID CHOLESTEROL/LANOSTEROL ESTERS
Skin Conditioning
 84
ALANINE/HISTIDINE/LYSINE POLYPEPTIDE COPPER HCL
Skin Conditioning

Check your shelf

Find POLYMETHYL/CAPRYLYLSILSESQUIOXANE SILICATE in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains POLYMETHYL/CAPRYLYLSILSESQUIOXANE SILICATE and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.