INCI name

TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

A silicone resin that makes long-wearing films.

What it is

Trimethylsiloxysilicate is a silicone resin. It forms a flexible, water-resistant film that helps makeup and sunscreens stay in place.

Where it is used

Found in long-wear foundations, lipsticks, mascaras and sunscreens.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Antifoaming
Suppressing foam during manufacturing or reducing the tendency of finished products to generate foam.
Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (612)

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