The silky texture in luxury beauty products often comes from silicone ingredients such as polymethylsilsesquioxane. It helps to provide a smooth product texture that is easy to spread on the skin.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane also has anti-caking properties that can be used in cosmetics.
Film-forming
Polymethylsilsesquioxane forms a film on the skin, providing a smooth, silky feel. This helps to lock moisture on the skin and provide water resistance. This is useful in the formulation of sunscreens and cosmetics such as eyeshadow.
Oil absorption
Polymethylsilsesquioxane absorbs sebum from the surface of the skin. This reduces the greasy feeling of oily skin. It also helps to limit the dreaded "shine" that can occur with oily skin later in the day.
Improve skin tone, youthful complexion
Silicones such as polymethylsilsesquioxane are popular in anti-aging products because they help the skin retain moisture for a smoother, plumper complexion.
It can also reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Polymethylsilsesquioxane can actually fill in fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven texture (temporarily) for a smoother, more youthful appearance.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone widely used in skin care, cosmetics, and personal care products.
It provides a wrinkle-masking effect by smoothing fine lines, wrinkles, and blemishes. Silicone ingredients like polymethylsilsesquioxane are used in moisturizers, anti-aging creams, eyeshadows, shampoos, conditioners, and more.