Dimethicone Silsesquioxane
What Dimethicone Silsesquioxane is & what it does
Dimethicone Silsesquioxane is a silicone-based polymer combining linear dimethicone units with a cross-linked silsesquioxane network. It acts as a film former and texture enhancer, leaving a smooth, dry, velvety finish and helping improve wear and water resistance. It is common in primers, long-wear makeup, and sunscreens where a soft-focus, non-tacky surface is wanted. It is generally considered non-irritating and well tolerated.
What is Dimethicone Silsesquioxane?
It is a silicone-based polymer that blends linear dimethicone with a cross-linked silsesquioxane network. It is common in primers, long-wear makeup, and sunscreens.
What does Dimethicone Silsesquioxane do in sunscreen?
It acts as a film former that leaves a smooth, dry, velvety finish and helps improve wear and water resistance. It also gives a soft-focus, non-tacky surface feel.
Is Dimethicone Silsesquioxane safe?
It is generally considered non-irritating and well tolerated, and no concerns are flagged in our data. Individual tolerance can still vary.
Sunscreens with Dimethicone Silsesquioxane
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Mentholatum Acnes Uv Tint Spf 35/ Pa+++
80/100
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rom&nd Zero Sun Clean SPF 50 Pa++++ Tone Up
76/100
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Dermstore Collection Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40
75/100