Trimethoxysilyl Dimethicone
What Trimethoxysilyl Dimethicone is & what it does
Trimethoxysilyl Dimethicone is a reactive silicone bearing methoxysilyl groups that allow it to form a durable, water-repellent film. It is most often used to surface-treat pigments and mineral particles, improving their dispersion, feel, and wear in makeup and tinted sun-care products. In a finished formula it contributes a smooth, long-lasting, water-resistant surface. It is generally considered non-irritating.
What is Trimethoxysilyl Dimethicone?
It is a reactive silicone carrying methoxysilyl groups that let it form a durable, water-repellent film. It is often used to surface-treat pigments and mineral particles.
What does Trimethoxysilyl Dimethicone do in sunscreen?
It improves how pigments and mineral filters disperse, feel, and wear, and it contributes a smooth, long-lasting, water-resistant surface in makeup and tinted sun-care products.
Is Trimethoxysilyl Dimethicone safe?
It is generally considered non-irritating at cosmetic use levels, and no concerns are flagged in our data. Individual tolerance can still vary.
Sunscreens with Trimethoxysilyl Dimethicone
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Orbis UV Cut Sunscreen On Face Light SPF 34 Pa+++
83/100
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Orbis Uv Cut Sunscreen On Face Light Spf 34 Pa+++
83/100
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Beauty City Face & Body Sun Protection Sun Cream With Vitamin E Spf 90
78/100