Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Our database includes 1,164 products that contain Silica Dimethyl Silylate.
Explained
This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
- thickens polar solvents, such as dipropylene glycol
- forms transparent gels in oils, such as castor or mineral oil
- increases viscosity and gloss of many other oils
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Community Rating
Very Disliked
What it does
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Emulsion Stabilising
Stabiliziing emulsion, making two non-mixable ingredients stable
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
2.2%
Top categories
Makeup
Lip Care
Sunscreens
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 50%
References
Products with Silica Dimethyl Silylate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
37684
INCI Name
SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE
EC #
 271-893-4
All Functions
Anticaking, Antifoaming, Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
