Silicones enable the performance without sacrificing the comfort

Are you looking to improve the performance of your color cosmetic 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:

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 product 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 non-volatile, silicone to naturally derived organic carrier
Silicone elastomer powder
Silicone resin film formers in volatile and non-volatile 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
Product name Mirasil™	INCI name	Viscosity at 25 °C (mm²/s)	Specific Gravity at 25 °C	Refractive index at 25 °C	Flash Point (°C)	Key Features and Benefits	Use Level
CM5 HP	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 %
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
Product name Mirasil™	INCI name	Viscosity at 25ºC (mPa.s)	Specific Gravity at 25ºC	Refractive index at 25ºC	Flash Point (ºC)	Key Features and Benefits	Use Level
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		10	0.93	1,399	> 180
DM 20		20	0.95	1,4	240
DM 50		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		100	0.96	1,402	300
DM 350		350	0.97	1,403	300
DM 500		500	0.97	1,403	300
DM 1000		1000	0.97	1,403	300
DM 5000		5000	0.96	1,401	300
DM 60000		60 000	0.96	1,402	300

Gum Blends

Product name Mirasil™	INCI name	Typical physical properties			Key Features and Benefits	Use Level
Product name Mirasil™	INCI name	Solid content (%)	Carrier	Viscosity (mPa.s)	Key Features and Benefits	Use Level
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		15		6 000
C-DM 2022*		15		6 000
C-DML	Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol	15		6 000
C-DML LV		11		1 500
C-DML MV		12		2 300
C-DML HV		16		7 000
C-DML 1022*		15		6500
C-DML 1022 HV*		18		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		4 500
D-DML LV		12		1 500
D-DML MV		20		10 500
D-DML MV		16		8 500
D-DML 1032*		16		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
Product name Mirasil™	INCI name	% of silicone	Viscosity (mPa.s)	Specific gravity at 25ºC	Refractive Index at 25ºC	Key Features and Benefits	Use Level
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		100	90 000	0.975	1,407
ADMH 403		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
Product name Mirasil™	INCI name	Si gum content (%)	Carrier	Viscosity (mPa.s)	Refractive Index at 25ºC	Key Features and Benefits	Use Level
Phenyl Silicone Fluid
PTM	Phenyl Trimethicone	Not applicable	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	1500	1,444
C-DPDM	Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Diphenyl Dimethicone	15	Cyclopentasiloxane	2000	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
Product name PURESIL™	INCI name	Carrier	Viscosity (mPa.s)	Crosspolymer (%)	Key Features and Benefits	Use Level
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		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
BSG-5041		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
D-308		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
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
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
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
BSG-5040		Cyclopentasiloxane	350 000 - 550 000	10-20	Matte effect Blurring effect Powdery and smooth feel Good thickening agent No residue
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
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
Product name Mirasil™	INCI name	Typical physical properties			Key Features and Benefits	Use Level
Product name Mirasil™	INCI name	Carrier	Viscosity (mPa.s)	Crosspolymer (%)	Key Features and Benefits	Use Level
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	4 - 70 %

Silicone Copolyols

Product name Mirasil™	INCI name	Typical physical properties				Key Features and Benefits	Use level
Product name Mirasil™	INCI name	Active Content (%)	HLB (calculated)	Viscosity (mPa.s)	Refractive Index at 25ºC	Key Features and Benefits	Use level
Silicone Copolyols
DMCO	PEG/PPG 22/24 Dimethicone	100	13	1 800	1 446	Light soft feel Water-soluble Coemulsifier	0.5 - 3 %
PEG-12 DM	PEG-12 Dimethicone	100	14	500	1 447	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	1 397	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	1 436	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
Product name	INCI name	Carrier	Viscosity (mPa.s)	Resin content (%)	Key Features and Benefits	Use level
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	1 - 50 %
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
Product name Mirasil™	INCI name	Physical form	Active Content (%)	Oil absorption, ml/100 g, approx.	Avg. Particle Size	Key Features and Benefits	Use level
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 %