Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Tapioca starch polymethylsilsesquioxane is a hybrid powder combining tapioca starch with the silicone polymer polymethylsilsesquioxane. Makeup and skincare use it for a matte, soft-focus finish, added slip, and longer wear through a thin, breathable film.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A starch-silicone blend that mattifies skin and extends makeup wear.
Category
Oil Control, Tone/Texture
Type
Silicone

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

It controls surface shine and gives a blurred look to uneven areas, helping makeup stay put longer without a heavy feel. It leaves skin feeling silky and comfortable.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

It's common in primers, setting powders, and long-wear foundations for oil take-up and a smoother finish, and used in oil-control moisturizers to improve cosmetic 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

It's generally well tolerated with low irritation or sensitization risk. As a fine powder, avoid inhalation and eye contact; very dry or sensitive skin may find it slightly drying.

Is Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane a Good Ingredient?

It rates Good because it delivers dependable oil-absorbing and blurring performance with a stable, inert silicone film-former and typically low irritation potential. Its benefits are well supported by widespread cosmetic use rather than clinical outcomes, which keeps it at Good.

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