Common Name(s): Isopropyl titanium triisostearate/methicone crosspolymer,ti-methicone crosspolymer,titanate methicone hybrid

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Helps makeup pigments spread evenly and adhere to skin for longer-lasting color.

Why It's Used: Methicone modification of the titanate crosspolymer provides better compatibility with silicone-based cosmetic systems; used for pigment surface treatment in silicone-continuous color cosmetics.

How It Works: Ti-o backbone bonds to pigment surfaces; methicone groups orient outward providing silicone-phase compatibility; isostearate chains provide oil-phase compatibility; combined effect gives pigments excellent silicone/oil dispersion.

Typically Found In: Silicone-based foundations,pressed powders,silicone primers,color cosmetics

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient – adhesion promoting

Secondary Functions: Pigment dispersing,film forming,emollient

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–2% (as pigment treatment)

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Synthetic; titanate-methicone hybrid; applied as surface treatment to mineral pigments.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 – low

Sensitivity Concerns: Generally inert; safety driven by carrier pigment.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1–2.

Works Well With: Mineral pigments,silicone bases,cyclopentasiloxane,waxes

Avoid Combining With: Incompatible with strong bases

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Methicone (monomethyl silicone) terminus provides the lowest molecular weight silicone modification for pigment surfaces; ti-methicone crosspolymers are preferred in silicone-continuous (anhydrous) systems over silane versions which may hydrolyze in aqueous contact.

Last Verified: 2026-03-27

Primary Sources: Cosing database,kobo products technical data,inci dictionary