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Silicone Powder

Silicone powder demonstrates surface lubrication properties, enhancing cosmetic application by delivering a silky skin feel.
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This line of silicone powder is formulated for the personal care and cosmetics manufacturing sector, serving as a sensory and functional modifying component for various product formulations. Produced via automated production lines, each batch follows consistent production protocols to support steady commercial manufacturing needs. The powder particles integrate with base formulas to adjust skin feel, visual finish and formula stability, suitable for use in color cosmetics, skincare creams and related personal care products.

Silicone Powder Technical Specifications

INCI Name

Model No.

Appearance

Average Particle Size

Bulk Density

Product Features and Applications

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

4-200

White powder

2.0-6.0

0.5

It provides a unique silky feel, a soft-focus matte effect, and absorbs a small amount of oil.

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

4-210

White powder

2.0-10.0

0.2-0.3

It can swell and thicken, enhancing the product's powdery texture, while providing wrinkle coverage and oil absorption.

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer(and) silica

4-211

White powder

10.0-15.0

0.4

It provides a long-lasting, soft, powdery-smooth feel, thickening properties, and wrinkle coverage, absorbs both polar and non-polar oils.

Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

4-212

White powder

5.0-10.0

0.4

It offers long-lasting powdery texture and silky smooth touch, a soft-focus matte effect, thickening properties, and wrinkle coverage

Silica

4-220

White powder

5.0-15.0

2.0

It offers excellent silky feel , skin-adhering texture, superior spreadability and long-lasting performance with good flow properties and oil absorption.

Key Features

Silky, Dry and Powdery Skin Feel

Silicone powder can modify the tactile profile of compatible cosmetic formulations. Its fine particles can help create a smooth, silky, and powdery application feel while reducing the heavy, greasy, or tacky sensory profile associated with oils, emollients, pigments, or suitable UV filters.

Soft-Focus Matte Appearance

Selected silicone powder grades provide a soft-focus matte effect. Their particle structures can scatter light on the skin surface, helping blur the appearance of fine lines and uneven skin texture in compatible color-cosmetic and skincare formulations.

Oil Absorption and Texture Adjustment

Selected crosspolymer and silica grades can absorb sebum or formulation oils to support a less shiny appearance during wear. Certain grades can also swell and contribute to viscosity building, helping formulators adjust texture, powdery feel, and stability in compatible systems.

Applications and Formulation Notes

Color Cosmetics and Primer Products

Silicone powder can be used in compatible liquid foundations, face primers, pressed powders, and other color-cosmetic formulations. Selected grades can support a more even application feel, soft-focus appearance, oil absorption, and a less shiny finish during wear.

Choose the grade according to the desired powdery feel, matte effect, pigment system, oil phase, and target texture.

Skincare, Lotion and Sun Care Formulations

Suitable silicone powder grades can be used in moisturizers, sunscreens, anti-aging lotions, and other personal care products to help reduce a heavy or greasy sensory profile. They can support a dry, powdery-smooth finish and improve the perceived spreadability of compatible formulations.

For sun care products, evaluate compatibility with UV filters, formulation stability, sensory performance, and the final finished-product results before commercial production.

Texture, Oil-Control and Stability Adjustment

Crosspolymer and silica-containing grades can be considered where oil absorption, thickening, or texture adjustment is required. Suitable grades can help formulators tailor viscosity, powdery texture, visual finish, and skin feel in compatible emulsion, anhydrous, or color-cosmetic systems.

Evaluate dispersion, compatibility, stability, appearance, and finished-product performance in the complete formulation before scale-up.

Packaging, Storage & Handling

Packaging Options

Silicone powder is available in 25 kg and 200 kg plastic drums to meet different commercial procurement and production requirements.

Storage and Shelf Life

Store the product in its original sealed packaging in a dry environment below 30 °C. Under the recommended storage conditions, the shelf life is 24 months from the production date.

Handling and Transport

According to the current product information, silicone powder is classified as non-dangerous goods and can generally be transported under ordinary cargo conditions. For handling guidance, final transport classification, and destination-specific shipping requirements, please confirm the latest SDS before shipment.

FAQs

What INCI names are included in your silicone powder product line?

The product line covers Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, and Silica, with blended models also available.

What is the average particle size range of your silicone powders?

The average particle size varies by model, with a general range of 2.0 to 15.0 micrometers across the full product line.

What effects does silicone powder bring to foundation formulations?

It improves spreadability during application, delivers a soft-focus matte finish, and absorbs excess sebum to support longer wear time.

Which silicone powder can absorb both polar and non-polar oils?

Model 4-211, a blend of Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer and silica, is designed to absorb both polar and non-polar oils.

What storage conditions support the 24-month shelf life?

Storing the product in its original sealed packaging at temperatures below 30°C, in a dry environment, will maintain the stated 24-month shelf life.

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