
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Mechanical exfoliant
FEATURES
Resurfaces skin, promotes balanced moisture levels, minimizes signs of aging, improves look of discoloration
BEST FOR
All skin types
CHECKS
Dye free, Paraben Free, Sulfate Free, Phthalate Free, Cruelty Free
Who Is It For?
Not Specified Likely Suitable For AdultsWhat Does It Help With?
Smoothing Skin Refreshing Complexion Minimizing Signs Of Aging Improving DiscolorationBudget
Mid-rangeHow To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What AlumierMD Says
Product Description:
An invigorating mechanical exfoliant that instantly reveals a smooth, refreshed, and glowing complexion. Unveil a smoother, refreshed and glowing complexion with our MicroDerm Polish. This invigorating mechanical exfoliant actively resurfaces the skin, promoting balanced moisture levels, revitalizing the skin to minimize signs of aging and improving the look of discoloration.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
DIMETHICONE, POLYSILICONE-11, ASCORBIC ACID, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC, TRIGLYCERIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, SILICA.
Key Ingredients
Hydrated Silica, Jojoba Esters
Ingredients Details
Dimethicone
Common Name(s): Pdms,polydimethylsiloxane,silicone fluid
CAS Number: 9006-65-9
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides silicone-characteristic silky feel and skin protection with adjustable viscosity.
Why It's Used: The benchmark cosmetic silicone โ sets the gold standard for silky application feel, spreadability, and skin protection in virtually all skin care categories.
How It Works: Polydimethylsiloxane chain flexibility provides extremely low surface tension and high spreadability. inert si-o backbone provides chemical stability and excellent skin tolerance. occlusive film formation reduces tewl. higher viscosity grades provide more intense conditioning.
Typically Found In: Moisturizers,foundations,primers,sunscreens โ nearly universal
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ polydimethylsiloxane
Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ30%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low; formulation-dependent
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Dimethicone's exceptional silky feel arises from its very low intermolecular attractive forces (weak van der waals forces due to non-polar methyl groups) that allow silicone chains to slide freely over skin. the coefficient of kinetic friction for pdms against skin (~0.04) is among the lowest of any cosmetic material โ explaining why even small amounts transform product feel.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Hydrated Silica
Common Name(s): Hydrated silica,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class โ physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Hydrated silica has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,hydrated silica technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12