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
Medicube
PDRN Hydrating UV Sun Serum
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Glossier
Perfecting Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
Perles de Q10 sérum concentré
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Deliplus
Pintalabios Mate 111 marrón
Lists fragrance, silicones
Glow Recipe
Pomegranate Peptide Firming Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, silicones
MAC
Powder Kiss Hazy Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dermalogica
Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
ColourPop
Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Fenty Beauty
Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Fenty Beauty
Pro Kiss’r Lip-Loving Scrubstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
nivea
Protetor Solar Facial Nivea Sun Toque Seco Antissinais FPS 60 50ml
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
NARS
Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olay
Regenerist Night Recovery Night Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Anua
Retinol 0.1 Caffeine Revitalizing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Cetaphil
Rich Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, silicones
Uoma Beauty
Say What?! Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
NARS
Sheer Glow Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Face Drops SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Edgewell
Sheer Touch Oil-free Sunscreen Lotion 30 SPF
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Edgewell
Sheer Touch Oil-free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 15
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
Silken Sunscreen SPF 35
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Skin Blurring Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Skin Magnet High Coverage Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
SHEGLAM
Skin Magnet High Coverage Foundation Stick-Linen
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
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