Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer

Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as an opacifying agent. It is used in 26 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI namePOLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE/SILICA CROSSPOLYMER
FunctionOPACIFYING
Prevalence26 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction

Used in

General Moisturizers 19.2%Sunscreens 15.4%Blushes 7.7%Eye Moisturizers 7.7%Lipsticks 7.7%Serums 7.7%

Frequently asked

What does Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer do in skincare?
Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer functions as an opacifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (19.2% of its uses).

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