Snapshot
- Overview
- A soft-focus polymer that blurs pores and mattifies shiny skin.
- Category
- Tone/Texture, Oil Control
- Type
- Film Former
HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
HDI/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer is a crosslinked cosmetic polymer made from hexamethylene diisocyanate and trimethylol hexyllactone. It's used to improve texture and slip, cut shine by absorbing oil, and create a soft-focus, blurred appearance.
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Our take
Is HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer a Good Ingredient?
It's Good because it's a stable, inert polymer that reliably blurs texture and absorbs oil with a low likelihood of irritation, and its slip and mattifying performance in makeup and primers is well established. That's dependable formulation performance rather than a treatment benefit, which is why it stops at Good.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Creates a velvety finish that helps mattify and smooth the look of skin. Diffuses light to soften the appearance of pores and uneven texture.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in makeup primers, setting powders, and long-wear foundations to improve glide and extend wear. Also used in oil-controlling moisturizers for a soft-touch feel.
Before you use it
Safety
Considered low irritation in leave-on and rinse-off products. Avoid inhaling loose powders; the cured polymer does not contain free isocyanates in finished cosmetics. Suitable for most skin types, including oily and combination.
Products with HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
