Snapshot
- Overview
- A silicone film that blurs texture and gives skin a velvety finish.
- Category
- Skin Conditioning, Tone/Texture
- Type
- Film Former
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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Our take
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.
What it does
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.
Where you'll find it
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.
Before you use it
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.
