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Film Former

POLYMETHYL/PHENYLSILSESQUIOXANE SILICATE

84

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

EU CosIng database

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

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