Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is an opacifying ingredient. It’s in 120 products on Poliage, most often foundation, sunscreen and blush. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Silicones.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Polymethylsilsesquioxane: used to make the product less clear.
What it does
Contains Polymethylsilsesquioxane: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79017, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Polymethylsilsesquioxane
SHEGLAM
Cutie Paw Blush Stamp-001 Love Cake
Blush · Lists silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Daily Defender Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Defense CC Créme
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid
Gemey Maybelline
Dream Mat Mousse
Lists parabens, silicones
Gemey
Dream Mat Mousse 48 Beige ensoleillé
Lists parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Dream Matte Mousse Foundation
Foundation · Lists parabens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Ember Rose Eternal Flame Cream Blush-Love Language
Blush · Lists silicones
Missha
Essence Sunscreen SPF43+
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Foundation · Lists silicones
Shiseido
Expert Anti-Age Solaire Crème Protectrice SPF 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
henkel
Expert Rides 3D Activateur Hyaluronique Crème Anti-rides Nuit
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Lancer
Eye Contour Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Filtered Effects️ Protecting Primer SPF 37
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Olay
Firming & Hydrating Body Lotion with Collagen
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
Foundation Balm
Foundation · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
FRIENDS
Blush · Lists silicones
Flower Beauty
Get Real Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic Baby
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydratation
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Glo Skin Beauty
HD Mineral Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists retinoid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Live Tinted
HUESTICK All-over Color Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Live Tinted
HUESTICK Lip and Cheek Multistick
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
bPerfect
IntensifEYE Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Bliss
Invisible Daily Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
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