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Why professional formulas still rely on silicone
Silicones are large, inert molecules that spread into a thin, breathable film. They are the reason a mineral sunscreen glides on instead of dragging, why a primer blurs the look of uneven texture, and how a retinoid cream can feel cushioned rather than gritty. Dimethicone is the workhorse; lighter volatile grades flash off and leave only the effect behind.
Sun care is where they concentrate — EltaMD UV Clear SPF 50, Alastin SilkSHIELD and Intellishade TruPhysical SPF 45 all use them — alongside smoothing treatments such as SkinBetter Instant Effect Gel EYE.
Do silicones cause breakouts?
The molecules are too large to enter a pore and are not comedogenic in themselves. If a silicone-containing product congests your skin, the likelier culprits are something else in the formula or an incomplete cleanse at night.
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Finish is personal: some people love the soft-focus feel, others do not. We keep testers of the tinted and mineral SPFs so you can decide before you buy.
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