Color Cosmetics
Silicones, delivering the uncompromised beauty
Silicones enable the performance without sacrificing the comfort
Are you looking to improve the performance of your color cosmetics formulation?
For many, color cosmetics are essential when it comes to looking beautiful and boosting confidence. To meet consumers’ desire, significant advancements have been made in this category through innovation and material science. Options for masking imperfection are no longer limited to covering with pigments, but also create radiance and translucency for a healthy and youthful glow. Lipsticks, eyeliners, and foundation can be waterproof and transfer resistance to last all day. As consumers prefer more natural ingredients, the question is: can we deliver the same promise?
Breathable and non-comedogenic, silicones are performance ingredients working in concert with organic and naturals to deliver the promise.
Versatile silicone technologies allow the creation of many forms and functions, e.g.,
- Enhanced spreading, uniform application and pigment dispersion;
- Adhesion of film formers for waterproof, non-transfer and long-lasting features, while retaining a silky, smooth and moisturized feel;
- Optical diffraction properties of elastomers for wrinkle blurring with powdery and velvety skin feel
- SPF boosting and luxurious sensorial properties that enable the benefit of skin and sun care in makeup products.
In addition, Elkem Silicones continues to launch new products to meet the consumer needs for performance, natural and sustainability. For example, the newly launched PURESIL™ ORG 01 is a high performing, eco-friendly silicone elastomer with over 80% composition derived from sustainably sourced sugarcane.
Our product offerings for skin care
A wide range of standard and high performance silicone products are available under the MIRASIL™ and PURESIL™ brands in the following categories:
- Dimethicone fluids, with viscosity from 2cst to 500,000 cst, volatile to non-volatile
- Gum blends with volatile or non-volatile silicone carriers
- Emulsions of amino functional silicones, dimethicone
- Phenyl modified silicones: phenyl trimethicone, diphenyl dimethicone, etc.
- Specialty silicones: amino functional silicones, alkyl functional silicones
- Silicone emulsifiers: water in silicone emulsifier, water in silicone and oil emulsifier, etc.
- Silicone elastomer gels in a range of carrier fluids, volatile to nonvolatile, silicone to naturally derived organic carrier
- Silicone elastomer powder
- Silicone resin film formers in volatile and nonvolatile carriers.
Why partner with Elkem Silicones in Color Cosmetics?
In addition to our current offering, we continue to launch new products to support customers in innovation and improve on sustainability. Our knowledgeable staff and state-of-the-art application labs can assist you in creating your next innovative formulations.
Check out our color cosmetics selector guide and contact our experts and distribution partners in your area for more information
Color Cosmetics selector guide
Volatile Silicones
| Product name MIRASIL™ |
INCI name | Typical physical properties | Key Features and Benefits | Use Level | |||
| Viscosity at 25 °C (mm2/s) |
Specific Gravity at 25 °C |
Refractive index at 25 °C |
Flash Point (°C) | ||||
| CM5 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 3.9 | 0.95 | 1 395 | 80 | ● Volatile carriers, non VOC ● Provides soft, silky and dry feel ● High compatibility with cosmetic ingredients ● Non comedogenic, transient emollients ● Enhance spreadability and pigment dispersion ● D4 <0.1% in Mirasil™ CM5HP / Mirasil™ CM5L |
3 - 15 % |
| CM5 HP / CM5 L | Cyclopentasiloxane | 3.9 | 0.95 | 1 395 | 80 | ||
| DM2 | Dimethicone | 2.0 | 0.87 | 1 391 | 85 | ● Volatile carrier ● Non-flammable, non VOC ● Provides a soft, silky and dry feel ● High compatibility with cosmetic ingredients ● Non comedogenic, transient emollient ● Enhance spreadability and good pigment dispersant ● Alternative to cyclopentasiloxane (D5) ● D4, D5 and D6 <0.1% |
3 - 15 % |
Dimethicones
| Product name MIRASIL™ |
INCI name | Typical physical properties | Key Features and Benefits | Use Level | |||
| Viscosity at 25ºC (mPa.s) |
Specific Gravity at 25ºC |
Refractive index at 25ºC |
Flash Point (ºC) | ||||
| DM 5 | Dimethicone | 5 | 0.92 | 1 396 | 130 | ● Low viscosity carriers ● Non-volatile ● Light, smooth, soft and dry feel ● Enhance spreadability ● Impart lubricity ● Increases playtime |
0.5 - 10 % |
| DM 10 | Dimethicone | 10 | 0.93 | 1 399 | > 180 | ||
| DM 20 | Dimethicone | 20 | 0.95 | 1 400 | 240 | ||
| DM 50 | Dimethicone | 50 | 0.96 | 1 401 | 300 | ● Medium to high vicosity emollients ● Impart smooth, soft sensory feel and detackification ● Impart lubricity and increases playtime |
0.5 - 10 % |
| DM 100 | Dimethicone | 100 | 0.96 | 1 402 | 300 | ||
| DM 350 | Dimethicone | 350 | 0.97 | 1 403 | 300 | ||
| DM 500 | Dimethicone | 500 | 0.97 | 1 403 | 300 | ||
| DM 1000 | Dimethicone | 1000 | 0.97 | 1 403 | 300 | ||
| DM 5000 | Dimethicone | 5000 | 0.96 | 1 401 | 300 | ||
| DM 60000 | Dimethicone | 60 000 | 0.96 | 1 402 | 300 | ||
Gum Blends
| Product name MIRASIL™ |
INCI name | Typical physical properties | Key Features and Benefits | Use Level | ||
| Solid content (%) |
Carrier | Viscosity (mPa.s) |
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| Gum in volatile carrier | ||||||
| C-DM | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone | 30 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 3 500 | ● Impart a smooth, silky dry feel ● Improve water-resistance ● Provide a durable lubricity feel ● Increase the playtime of the formulation |
3 - 10 % |
| C-DMB | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone | 15 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 6 000 | ||
| C-DM 2022* | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone | 15 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 6 000 | ||
| C-DML | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol | 15 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 6 000 | ||
| C-DML LV | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol | 11 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 1 500 | ||
| C-DML MV | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol | 12 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 2 300 | ||
| C-DML HV | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol | 16 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 7 000 | ||
| C-DML 1022* | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol | 15 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 6500 | ||
| C-DML 1022 HV* | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol | 18 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 9000 | ||
| Gum in non-volatile carrier | ||||||
| D-DMB | Dimethicone | 15 | Dimethicone | 3 300 | ● Offer exceptional moisturized and durable feel ● Impart a smooth feel on the skin or lips ● Improves water-resistance ● Increase the play time of the formulation |
3 - 10 % |
| D-DML | Dimethicone (and) Dimethiconol | 12 | Dimethicone | 4 500 | ||
| D-DML LV | Dimethicone (and) Dimethiconol | 12 | Dimethicone | 1 500 | ||
| D-DML MV | Dimethicone (and) Dimethiconol | 20 | Dimethicone | 10 500 | ||
| D-DML MV | Dimethicone (and) Dimethiconol | 16 | Dimethicone | 8 500 | ||
| D-DML 1032* | Dimethicone (and) Dimethiconol | 16 | Dimethicone | 4 800 | ||
*Product only available in Asia Pacific region
Silicones Fluids Specialies
| Product name MIRASIL™ |
INCI name | Typical physical properties | Key Features and Benefits | Use Level | |||
| % of silicone | Viscosity (mPa.s) |
Specific gravity at 25ºC |
Refractive Index at 25ºC |
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| Amino Functional Silicones | |||||||
| ADMH 395 | Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone | 100 | 10 000 | 0.975 | 1 407 | ● Impart a smooth, silky and a durable lubricity feel ● Improve water-repellency ● Enhance pigment dispersion ● Increases playtime |
1.0 - 10 % |
| ADMH 3900 | Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone | 100 | 90 000 | 0.975 | 1 407 | ||
| ADMH 403 | Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone | 100 | 250 | 0.975 | 1 408 | ||
| ADMH B 100 | C15-19 alkane (and) Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone |
50 | 2000 | 0.883 | 1 428 | ||
| Alkyl Functional Silicones | |||||||
| CAPRYLYL TSO | Caprylyl Methicone | 100 | 4 mm²/s | 0.84 | 1 413 | ● Semi-volatile emollient ● Improves spreading of non-polar liquids ● Good pigment dispersant ● Provide a smooth, light and non-tacky skin feel ● Adds shine |
1.0 - 17 % |
| CETYL DM | Cetyl Dimethicone | 100 | 230 | 0.90 | 1 434 | ● Provides lubricity and nourishing skin feel ● Good compatibility with organic ingredients ● Enhances shine and color intensity in color cosmetics ● Imparts smooth glide in stick formulations ● Improves water repellency ● Increases playtime ● Good pigment dispersant |
1.0 - 5 % |
| Mirasil™ STEARYL DM | Stearyl Dimethicone | 100 | 250 (40°C) | Not applicable | Not applicable | ● Soft wax melts on skin contact ● Smooth, silky, non-tacky skin feel ● Provides water repellency and release properties ● Good payout in anhydrous formulations ● Good compatibility profile with organic ingredients ● Improves pigment dispersion ● Provides shine finish ● Anti agglomerate of powders |
0.5 - 5 % |
Phenyl Functional Silicones
| Product name MIRASIL™ |
INCI name | Typical physical properties | Key Features and Benefits | Use Level | |||
| Si gum content (%) |
Carrier | Viscosity (mPa.s) |
Refractive Index at 25ºC |
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| Phenyl Silicone Fluid | |||||||
| PTM | Phenyl Trimethicone | None | 22 | 1 459 | ● Low viscosity carrier ● Ease to spread ● Smooth sensory feel ● Wide range compatibility with organic ingredients ● Shine |
2 - 10 % | |
| Phenyl Silicone Gum Blends | |||||||
| P-DPDM | Phenyl Trimethicone (and) Diphenyl Dimethicone | 15 | Phenyl Trimethicone | 12 500 | 1 454 | ● Impart silky feel ● Long lasting shine ● Spreadability ● Water repellency |
0.5 - 6.0 % |
| BRIGHT | C15-19 Alkane (and) Diphenyl Dimethicone | 20 | C15-19 Alkane | 1 500 | 1 444 | ||
| C-DPDM | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Diphenyl Dimethicone | 15 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 2 000 | 1 404 | ||
| SERUM | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) C15-19 Alkane (and) Dimethiconol (and) Diphenyl Dimethicone (and) Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone | 18 | Cyclopentasiloxane and C15-19 Alkane | 800 | 1 410 | • A unique serum optimized for multifuctional benefits and ease of formulation • Imparts smoothness, softness, lubricity and shine • Pigment despersant • Increases playtime |
0.5 - 3.0 % |
Elastomer Gels
| Product name PURESIL™ |
INCI name | Typical physical properties | Key Features and Benefits | Use Level | ||
| Carrier | Viscosity (mPa.s) |
Crosspolymer (%) |
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| BSG-200 | Dimethicone (and) Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer |
Non volatile Dimethicone | 100 000 - 400 000 | 20-30 | ● Matte effect ● Blurring effect ● Velvety sensory ● Improve payout ● Longer playtime ● Long lasting effect ● Non-D5 elastomer gel option |
4 - 70 % |
| BSG-200S | Dimethicone (and) Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer |
Non volatile Dimethicone | 60 000 - 120 000 | 20-30 | ● Matte effect ● Blurring effect ● Velvety sensory ● Improve payout ● Longer playtime ● Long lasting effect ● SPF boosting ● Non-D5 elastomer gel option |
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| BSG-5041 | Dimethicone (and) Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer |
Non volatile Dimethicone | 300 000 - 500 000 | 20-30 | ● Matte effect ● Blurring effect ● Velvety sensory ● Improve payout ● Longer playtime ● Long lasting effect ● SPF boosting ● Pigment dispersion and particle suspension aid ● Good thickening agent ● Water repellence ● Non-D5 elastomer gel option |
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| D-308 | Dimethicone (and) Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer |
High volatile Dimethicone | 50 000 - 100 000 | 5-10 | ● Blurring and matte effect of the skin ● Velvety sensory ● Light and delicate feel ● Good spreadability ● Non-D5 elastomer gel option |
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| BSG-650 DF | Dimethicone (and) Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (and) Phenyl Trimethicone (and ) Stearyl Dimethicone |
Volatile Dimethicone and Phenyl Trimethicone and Stearyl Dimethicone | 10 000 - 60 000 | 5-10 | ● Velvety sensory ● Glowing effect ● Provides long lasting lubricity and emollience ● Good compatibility with organic ingredients ● Pigment dispersion and suspension aid ● Intensifies pigment color ● Non-D5 elastomer gel option |
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| BSG-250 | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone (and) Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer | Non volatile Dimethicone and Volatile Cyclopentasiloxane |
100 000 - 400 000 | 20-30 | ● Matte effect ● Blurring effect ● Soft yet powdery feel ● Dry touch |
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| BSG-350 | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer |
Cyclopentasiloxane | 20 000 - 60 000 | 5-10 | ● Matte effect ● Blurring effect ● Powdery and smooth feel ● No residue |
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| BSG-5040 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 350 000 - 550 000 | 10-20 | ● Matte effect ● Blurring effect ● Powdery and smooth feel ● Good thickening agent ● No residue |
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| CHM01 | Cyclohexasiloxane (and) Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer |
Cyclohexasiloxane | 120 000 - 300 000 | 20-30 | ● Matte effect ● Blurring effect ● Non greasy skin feel ● Longer playtime compare to D5 carrier ● Good thickening agent |
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| ORG01 | C13-15 Alkane (and) Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer |
Naturally derived alkane | 120 000 - 300 000 | 10-20 | ● Matte effect ● Blurring effect ● Natural and sustainable positioning, >80% derived from sugar cane ● Organic compatibility ● SPF boosting ● Non-D5 elastomer gel option |
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| Product name MIRASIL™ |
INCI name | Typical physical properties | Key Features and Benefits | Use Level | ||
| Carrier | Viscosity (mPa.s) |
Crosspolymer (%) |
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| D-DMX 17 | Dimethicone (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer | Non volatile Dimethicone | 300 000 | 12 | ● Matte effect ● Velvety sensory ● Provides lubricity to powders ● Long Lasting emollience ● Increase the playtime ● Quick absorbency feel ● Non-D5 elastomer gel option |
4 - 70 % |
| C-DMX 12 | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer | Cyclopentasiloxane | 415 000 | 12 | ● Matte effect ● Light weight nourishing feel ● Reduces the appearance of wrinkles ● Good thickening agent |
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Silicone Copolyols
| Product name MIRASIL™ |
INCI name | Typical physical properties | Key Features and Benefits | Use level | ||
| Active Content (%) | HLB (calculated) | Viscosity (mPa.s) |
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| Silicone Copolyols | ||||||
| DMCO | PEG/PPG 22/24 Dimethicone | 100 | 13 | 1 800 | ● Light soft feel ● Water soluble ● Coemulsifier |
0.5 - 3 % |
| PEG-12 DM | PEG-12 Dimethicone | 100 | 14 | 500 | ● Light soft feel ● Water soluble ● Coemulsifier |
0.5 - 3 % |
| Water in Si and Warer in Oil Emulsifiers | ||||||
| C-DMP | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) PEG/PPG 18/18 Dimethicone |
11 | 2 | < 100 | ● Easy to use W/Si emulsifier ● Creation of versatile and very stable formulations ● Allows a wide range of textures ● Cold processing ● Can stabilize high percentage of glycerine, fillers and pigments ● Light soft and dry feel |
6.0 - 10 % |
| BALANCE | Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone | 100 | 3 | 1 100 | ● Easy to use W/Si or W/Si+O emulsifier ● Creation of versatile and very stable formulations ● Allows a wide range of textures ● Wide range of processing temperature, including cold process ● Good pigment dispersant ● Water repellence ● Light soft feel |
1 - 3 % |
Silicone Resin
| Product name | INCI name | Typical physical properties | Key Features and Benefits | Use level | ||
| Carrier | Viscosity (mPa.s) |
Resin content (%) |
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| PURESIL™ TMS DM 30 | Dimethicone (and) Trimethylsiloxysilicate | Non volatile dimethicone |
400 - 1000 | 33 | ● Film formation capability ● Non-transfer properties ● Water and oil resistance ● Long lasting ● Improves pigments coverage, spreadability ● Smooth finish without tacky or greasy feel |
1 - 50 % |
| PURESIL™ TMS IDD 50 | Trimethylsiloxysilicate (and) Isododecane | Isododecane | <50 | 50 | ● Film formation capability ● Volatile carrier, fast drying, reduces smudge ● Non-transfer properties ● Smooth finish without tacky or greasy feel |
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MIRASIL™ MSR 88 |
Trimethylsiloxysilicate | None | _ | 10000% | ● Film formation capability ● Non-transfer properties ● Non greasy and non tacky feel ● Avoid agglomeration and maintains free-flowing characteristics in free powder formulations |
0.50 - 20 % |
Silicone Powder
| Product name MIRASIL™ |
INCI name | Typical physical properties | Key Features and Benefits | Use level | |||
| Physical form | Active Content (%) |
Oil absorption, ml/100 g, approx. |
Avg. Particle Size |
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| Micropearl 40 | Polymethylsilsesquioxane | Spherical particles, white powder |
100 | 60 | 4 µm | ● Improves water repellency ● Soft focus and matte effect ● Imparts soft, smooth, silky and dry feel ● Prevents pigment and powder agglomeration ● Impart lubricious skin feel with the "ball bearing effect" |
0.2 - 5 % |