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Polyphenylsilsesquioxane
Polyphenylsilsesquioxane is a silicone-based polymer with the chemical description poly(trioxyphenylsilylyne, trioxypropylsilylyne). According to CosIng, its official functions are binding, film forming, and opacifying. It is found primarily in color cosmetics, lip products, foundations, primers, and sunscreens.
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other● Benefits
As a film-forming and binding agent, it helps ingredients adhere to the skin and can contribute to a smooth, blurring appearance on the skin surface. Its opacifying function may help improve the texture and finish of cosmetic formulations.
film-forming
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