Elkem launches innovative formulations featuring low-cyclic silicone ingredients
Last update on Jul 25, 2025
Elkem ASA, one of the world’s leading providers of advanced silicon-based materials, announced the launch of innovative cosmetic formulations featuring low-cyclics silicone ingredients. These deliver exceptional synergistic performance in color cosmetics, makeup removal, hair, and skin care, while reinforcing commitment to supporting our customers’ sustainability journeys.
Safe and sustainable, without compromising on sensory quality or product performance
These new formulations are based on Elkem’s low-cyclic silicone technologies, with a maximum concentration of 0.1 percent w/w of D4, D5, and D6, allowing formulators to meet consumers' and market’s demand for safe and sustainable cosmetics - without compromising on sensory quality or product performance.
The first formulation is a lipstick featuring PURESIL™ TMS IDD 50 and PURESIL™ TMS DM 30, which constitute the next-generation film-forming capabilities in color cosmetics. Powered by MQ resin technology, they demonstrate outstanding resistance to water, oil, and abrasion in testing, making them ideal for lipsticks, foundations, and sun care products. Their non-greasy and non-tacky texture enhances consumer comfort and sensorial appeal, while their flawless wear ensures unprecedented color transfer resistance throughout the day - all while meeting the highest standards of sustainability.
The second formulation is a make-up remover featuring PURESIL™ CAPRYLYL TSO E6 and MIRASIL™ DM 5. These ingredients offer gentle yet effective cleansing performance, especially for color cosmetics exhibiting strong wear resistance.
“Today’s consumers expect more from their beauty products - performance, comfort, and sustainability,” said Luziano Froès, technical support coordinator. “These new PURESIL™ and MIRASIL™ ingredients are designed to help formulators meet all those expectations, while staying ahead of regulatory changes and enhancing their competitive edge.”
Elkem’s experts, Atchara Thompson, staff scientist, and Luziano Froès, will present these ingredients during a live webinar co-hosted with SpecialChem on 17 September 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CEST. Attendees will gain exclusive insights into the formulation benefits of these new materials and explore their comprehensive portfolio of low-cyclics silicone solutions for personal care.