Special silicone oil expands the application boundaries of cosmetics, and the diversification of functional raw materials opens up the growth space of the market. 

1.Organic silicone elastomer gel makeup products have gained popularity, creating a new matte and soft-focus texture.
Among the various subcategories of cosmetic silicone oil, organic silicone elastomer gel has become a core essential raw material for makeup in 2026. It achieves the effect of concealing pores and softening fine lines through a three-dimensional cross-linked silicon network structure. When applied, it is lightweight without a heavy film sensation, and is suitable for all types of makeup formulations such as foundation liquid, primer, concealer, and powder. Compared to traditional powders, silicone elastic gel can reduce the amount of powder used, alleviate the problems of powder loss and caking, and at the same time enhance the waterproof and sweat-resistant holding power of makeup. The proportion of new formula ingredients in high-end makeup lines continues to increase. Domestic production capacity has been continuously released, and the process of domestic substitution has accelerated. The market size has increased by more than 14% year-on-year. 

2. The amino-modified silicone oil revolutionizes hair care ingredients, addressing the core issues of dry and frizzy hair
The functional amino silicone oil is developed with differentiated molecular structures for damaged hair from perming and coloring. It precisely regulates the amine value range. The low amine value mild version is suitable for infant hair care and sensitive scalp products, while the highly smooth version is used for hair masks, hair care essences, and non-wash-off smoothing sprays. The raw material can form an breathable silicone film on the hair surface, smoothing the hair cuticles without blocking the hair follicles, and effectively reducing static electricity and split ends for a long time. Feedback from hair care brands indicates that using the modified amino silicone oil can simplify the formula, reduce multiple softening compound raw materials, and lower the overall production cost of the finished product. The compound market for hair care silicon oil has a stable annual compound growth rate of over 7%. 

3. Medical-grade silicone oil for cross-border skincare, bringing raw material innovation to the medical aesthetics repair sector
Medical-grade high-purity silicone oil has successfully transformed into a beauty product, adhering to the strict production standards of medical dressings. Its biocompatibility and low irritation properties are suitable for post-operative repair and damaged skin products. This type of silicone oil has a mild molecular structure, sealing moisture while maintaining the skin's breathability, and will not cause excessive hydration of the cuticle. It is widely used in medical cold compress patches, repair creams, and soothing body lotions. The purity standard of this raw material is much higher than that of ordinary cosmetic silicone oil. The detection limits for heavy metals and volatile impurities have been increased tenfold, making it a core differentiating raw material for efficacy-based skincare brands to build a professional repair line. 

4. Customized silicone oil formula services are on the rise, catering to the differentiated R&D needs of brands.
Currently, the new product launch speed of beauty brands is accelerating. Upstream silicone oil raw material manufacturers have launched customized molecular design services, which can adjust the viscosity, modified groups, and skin feel of silicone oil according to product positioning, respectively, to create three types of differentiated base materials: water-repellent and lightweight, smooth and matte, and highly moisturizing and locking water. Specialized silicone oils for cold-mixing and high-temperature emulsification processes have been developed for the mainstream production methods, simplifying the production process of beauty factories and eliminating the high-temperature heating steps, thereby saving production energy. The premium margin of customized special silicone oils is significant, becoming the core profit growth point for raw material enterprises.