Polysilicone-2

Polysilicone-2 is a silicone-based film-forming polymer used in makeup, sunscreens, and skincare. It's favored for creating flexible, breathable films that improve slip and appearance, making application smoother and wear better.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A silicone film that blurs texture and gives skin a velvety finish.
Category
Skin Conditioning, Tone/Texture
Type
Film Former

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Blurs the look of uneven texture and delivers a velvety finish for a more polished appearance. Helps products stay in place for a longer-lasting look.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Frequently used in primers, liquid foundations, and sunscreens to create a smooth, soft-focus finish. It also appears in long-wear skincare gels and setting products for improved makeup endurance.

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 with minimal irritation potential. In very occlusion-prone users, any film former could contribute to heat/sweat trapping; thorough cleansing helps mitigate this. No widely recognized regulatory restrictions.

Is Polysilicone-2 a Good Ingredient?

It forms flexible, stable films that smooth texture and improve wear without a heavy feel, with a low likelihood of irritation, solid enough for a Good rating. Its inert silicone structure supports consistent performance across primers, sunscreens, and long-wear products.

Products with Polysilicone-2

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