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Nylon-12
Nylon-12
A synthetic spherical powder used to absorb oil and give a soft, smooth, matte feel.
What it does
Nylon-12 is a synthetic polymer supplied as tiny round particles. The spheres absorb surface oil, add a soft, silky slip, and blur the look of texture, so it is used as a texture and oil-absorbing agent in powders and primers. It is a texture-and-feel ingredient rather than a skin active.
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