isobutyl polysilsesquioxane
Ingredient type:SILICONE
Silicone
✨ Role: Isobutyl polysilsesquioxane is mainly used as a texturizing and mattifying agent in cosmetic products. It improves product application by providing a soft, silky feel to the skin and helps reduce shine thanks to its absorbent properties.
Ingredient type: Mattifying
⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use. However, as with any ingredient, prior skin testing is advised for people with sensitive skin.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and suitable for vegan products.
✨ Worth knowing: Isobutyl polysilsesquioxane is non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores, an important point for acne-prone skin. Its use in suncare products can also provide a blurred effect, visually blurring imperfections.
Found in: This ingredient is often found in foundations, powders and primers, as well as in some suncare and mattifying products.
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