Polymethylsilsesquioxane/ Silica Crosspolymer

Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer is a hybrid network of silicone resin particles crosslinked with silica. It's added as a film-forming texturizer that boosts softness, absorbs oil, and gives beauty formulas a soft-focus finish.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A silicone-silica blend that blurs pores and soaks up excess oil.
Category
Tone/Texture, Oil Control, Skin Conditioning
Type
Film Former

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Improves cushiony slip and minimizes the look of pores while keeping excess oil in check. Improves a smooth, filtered appearance without heaviness.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Included in shine-control primers, long-wear foundations, and BB/CC creams to refine texture. Also used in talc-free setting powders and blotting balms for lasting matte wear.

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 low-irritation, though its oil-absorbing nature can feel drying on very dry or sensitive skin. If supplied as a loose powder, avoid inhaling dust during application. No common regulatory restrictions are noted.

Is Polymethylsilsesquioxane/ Silica Crosspolymer a Good Ingredient?

Good rating because the crosslinked silicone-silica network provides reliable blurring and oil absorption with stable, inert performance and a low irritation profile. It improves slip and soft-focus effects across product types.

Products with Polymethylsilsesquioxane/ Silica Crosspolymer

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