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Tapioca Starch
Tapioca Starch
A plant starch used as a natural absorbent and texturizer that mattifies and gives a soft, powdery, non-greasy finish.
What it does
Tapioca starch is a fine plant-derived powder used to absorb surface oil and modify texture. It mattifies, takes the greasy edge off rich formulas, and leaves a soft, velvety, powdery feel — a natural alternative to silica or synthetic powders. It also helps thicken. It is a feel-and-finish ingredient rather than a skin active.
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