Dimethicone/bis-isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer

This crosslinked silicone elastomer combines dimethicone with bis-isobutyl PPG-20 segments to create a porous gel network. It's used for sebum-absorbing texture, a blurring effect, and silky slip in primers, mattifying creams, and long-wear makeup.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A silicone gel that soaks up oil and blurs the look of texture.
Category
Tone/Texture, Oil Control
Type
Film Former

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Absorbs excess oil to reduce shine while softening the look of uneven texture. Leaves a cushiony, powdery touch for a refined, longer-wearing finish.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Found in pore-filling primers, shine-control gels, and transfer-resistant face or lip formulas to boost durability. Also used in mattifying sticks that smooth on without tackiness.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient has a comedogenic rating of 0. It is considered non-comedogenic and has little to no likelihood of clogging pores.

Safety

Typically well tolerated; very dry or compromised skin may experience temporary tightness. No common regulatory restrictions at standard cosmetic use levels.

Is Dimethicone/bis-isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer a Good Ingredient?

Good: An inert elastomer network that aids oil control and visual blurring with minimal irritation for most. Consistent texture improvement and stability warrant the rating.

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