Film Former
POLYMETHYL/PHENYLSILSESQUIOXANE SILICATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A polymethyl/phenyl silsesquioxane silicate — a silicone resin used as a long-wear film-former and skin-feel enhancer in cosmetics. Inert and well-tolerated topically; environmental persistence is the main caveat.
Skin benefits
- Silky skin-feel
- Film-forming long-wear
- Stable silicone resin
- Sensitive-skin compatible
Known concerns
- Aquatic environmental persistence
- Not biodegradable
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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