Polymethylsilsesquioxane for oily skin
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⚡ Quick answer: Does Polymethylsilsesquioxane suit oily skin? Microspheres roll over skin for a smooth, powdery slip. What it does for oily skin, when to use it (AM), and how to work it into a Korean routine.
Is Polymethylsilsesquioxane good for oily skin?
The 'pore filter' effect in a jar, and the reason a Korean primer can make your nose look airbrushed in about four seconds. These are tiny hard spheres that sit on the surface and bounce light in all directions. Nothing is being treated. Wash it off and the pores are exactly as they were.
Why it suits oily skin
- Microspheres roll over skin for a smooth, powdery slip
- Blur the look of pores and fine lines by scattering light
💡 How to use: AM · patch-test and introduce gradually.
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