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Silicones

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

What is Silicone Resin Spheres?

Solid silicone microspheres, dry to the touch rather than fluid.

Why is Silicone Resin Spheres in the formula?

It is the soft-focus layer in Blur + Set. Round particles scatter light across fine lines instead of settling into them, which is what makes a setting powder read as blur rather than as coverage.

What does Silicone Resin Spheres feel like on skin?

  • Diffuses the look of fine lines
  • Velvet, dry finish

What are the details for Silicone Resin Spheres?

INCI name
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Typical usage level
TBD

Questions

What is silicone resin spheres in makeup?

Solid silicone microspheres, dry to the touch rather than fluid.

Why is silicone resin spheres in the formula?

It is the soft-focus layer in Blur + Set. Round particles scatter light across fine lines instead of settling into them, which is what makes a setting powder read as blur rather than as coverage.

What does silicone resin spheres feel like on skin?

Diffuses the look of fine lines. Velvet, dry finish.

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Reviewed by [REVIEWER NAME], [TITLE] — Last reviewed [DATE]

Beautiful!!! This pressed foundation goes on like silk! I have many wrinkles but still feel confident wearing this. … I will order another in case they run out of this color. Non toxic and no titanium dioxide!!!! Love this!

DoreenLong-Lasting Silky-Soft Pressed Mineral Foundation

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