Dimethiconol is a non volatile, high viscosity, hydroxy-terminated polydimethylsiloxane gum. To facilitate its use, it is usually offered by supplier…

Silicone derivative, Polymethylsilsequioxane is a silicone resin spherical powder. Momentive Performance Materials is one of the suppliers of this ingredient,…

Cyclomethicone is the generic name of cyclic siloxane. The usual cyclic siloxane used in skincare are Cyclopentasiloxane and Cyclohexasiloxane. Cyclomethicone…

Clinique has extended in August 2016 its Pep-Start range with 4 new products including a new mattifying moisturizer.

Sold by Shin Etsu under the tradename KSP-100 series. Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer are powders. They are described by Shin…

Silica Silylate is a siloxane polymer. Siloxanes are chemical compounds built around Silicium atom (Si), with empirical formula R2SiO, R…

High molecular weight silicone elastomer, that imparts a very velvety feel to skincare products. One of its supplier, Dow Corning,…

Could be Shin Etsu KSG-16 or Dow Corning  Dow Corning® 3901 Liquid Satin Blend. With their 3-dimensional crosslinked structure, these…

Polymer specific to Estée Lauder, patented US20160030328, by Estée Lauder (ELC Management) and Shin Etsu, claimed as a water-absorbing polymer…