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Hydrogen Dimethicone
Hydrogen DimethiconeBarrier
A silicone coating for pigments and mineral powders — makes them water-repellent and easier to disperse evenly.
What it does
A silicone that can bond to the surface of pigments and mineral powders. The coating makes them repel water and spread more evenly, which helps makeup and powders wear better and feel nicer.
The EU’s ingredient database lists it as a film former (leaves a film on skin).European Commission, CosIng (© European Union, CC BY 4.0) · uses put in plain words by Drop ↗
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