Film Former

VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A high-molecular-weight silicone elastomer powder that gives a velvety, blur-finish feel. Skin-inert; main concern is environmental persistence.

Function

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

Soft-focus blur effect on skin
Improves slip and finish in primers
Inert silicone polymer
Long-wear feel

Known concerns

Synthetic silicone polymer — environmental persistence
Cyclic siloxane residue depends on grade

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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