Dimethicone Silylate

This surface-modified dimethicone bears silylate groups and forms cohesive, breathable films on skin. It's selected to create a soft-focus finish, reduce tack, and impart a mattifying feel in primers, setting products, and long-wear cosmetics.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A silicone that blurs pores and mattifies for a smoother look.
Category
Tone/Texture, Oil Control
Type
Film Former

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Visibly blurs pores and fine lines for a velvety look. Helps keep shine in check for a longer-lasting smooth finish.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Included in blurring balms, finishing sprays, and transfer-resistant foundations to create a cohesive film. Also used in setting gels aiming for a polished, non-greasy feel.

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

Low likelihood of irritation, though some may perceive a more occlusive feel. Not known to be photosensitizing, and commonly used without specific restrictions.

Is Dimethicone Silylate a Good Ingredient?

Good: Builds a flexible, cohesive film that improves texture and wear while remaining stable and usually non-irritating. Its reliable mattifying and blurring performance supports the rating.

Products with Dimethicone Silylate

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