Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Summary

Silica Dimethyl Silylate is a surface-treated, silane-modified silica, distinct from plain Silica, that suspends pigment particles evenly through the oil phase and controls slip and viscosity. It appears in 21 products in our range.

About

On an ingredient list it is written as Silica Dimethyl Silylate. It is synthetic (silane-surface-modified amorphous silica).

In the Formula

It is a texture material. It governs how a powder presses, how it feels under a brush, and how light scatters across the surface once applied.

The Evidence

Its safety for cosmetic use has been assessed by the expert panel review Safety assessment of silylates and surface-modified siloxysilicates (Becker LC, 2013, Int J Toxicol, PMID 23696579). We cite what the ingredient is assessed for, not what a finished product was claimed to do.

Honest Limits

Silica Dimethyl Silylate does its job inside the formula. It is not an active, and nothing on this page should be read as a treatment claim.

Where we use it

• Lip Gloss Liquid Bare Shine Long Lasting Brilliance For Everyday Glam
• Lip Gloss Illumination For Beauty Enthusiasts Fuller Lips Shine
• Lip Gloss Chestnut Illuminates Lips With Brilliant Shine Glam Lovers
• Lip Gloss Clear Illuminating Shine For All Women Everyday Glow
• Lip Gloss Coco Full Shine Long Wear For Bold Lip Lovers
• Lip Gloss Liquid Coral Illumination Fuller Lips Shine Makeup Lovers
• Lip Gloss Crimson One Swipe Fuller Lips Shine Bold Lip Lovers
• Lip Gloss Dripping Gold Liquid Shine Fuller Lips Bold Makeup Lovers

And 13 more.