Snapshot
- Overview
- A starch-silicone blend that mattifies skin and extends makeup wear.
- Category
- Oil Control, Tone/Texture
- Type
- Silicone
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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Our take
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.
What it does
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.
Where you'll find it
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.
Before you use it
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.
Products with Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane
