WACKER will be presenting several tradeshow highlights at in-cosmetics in Paris from April 14 to 16. In addition to the bio-based BELNEXT product line (see press release from March 19, 2026), WACKER’s novel Beauty Lab will be in the spotlight. Visitors can test novel formulations for hair, skin and tattoo care in this mobile laboratory. The following products will be taking center stage as well: silicone-based shine enhancer BELSIL PF 23 and BELSIL DM 6013 E, a shampoo classic among silicone emulsions. ®
BELSIL® PF 23 is among the products which WACKER will be presenting at in-cosmetics in Paris. The phenyl silicone fluid has a high refractive index and can be used in various ways as a gloss agent. Source: WACKER
In-cosmetics in Paris is always a highlight in the tradeshow calendar. Nowhere else are expectations as high as in the cosmetics metropolis on the Seine. This applies to WACKER too. This time, the company is bringing along a Beauty Lab. Here, tradeshow visitors can test the latest creations from the BELSIL team under live conditions. Products on offer range from formulations for curl, skin and tattoo care through to decorative cosmetics. What’s more, innovative lipstick formulations with the new emollient BELNEXT EMO FH 2 are also on show. Made from bio-based raw materials, this non-polar oil produces particularly intense colors. ®
Versatile gloss: BELSIL PF 23 ®Tradeshow visitors should not miss BELSIL PF 23 (INCI: Phenyl Trimethicone). This is a classic phenyl silicone fluid which, due to its high refractive index, can be used as a gloss agent for various cosmetic formulations. The product is colorless and transparent and can be combined with a large number of vegetable-, ester- and alcohol-based fluids. Pigments and powder-form additives can be dispersed easily. In addition, the silicone fluid promotes a homogeneous and stable particle distribution. Lipstick and sunscreen formulations, in particular, benefit from this effect. ®
BELSIL PF 23 can be used in a variety of ways. The range of applications extends from hair-care products to makeup. Preparations formulated with the fluid spread readily over the skin. In optical terms, they produce a high-quality impression because of their high shine. When applied, the silicone fluid forms a thin film that makes the skin supple and ensures shiny hair. In sun creams, the product not only increases the water resistance of the formulation. The overall feel benefits, too, as the cream is much less sticky to the touch. ®
A further highlight at this year’s in-cosmetics is BELNEXT® EMO FH2. This emollient plays a key role in enhancing pigment dispersion, thus producing improved color intensity and homogeneous shade effects in makeup and lipstick formulations. Source: WACKER
BELSIL DM 6013 E (INCI: Dimethiconol, TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate) has become virtually a classic in the BELSIL portfolio. It is an anionic silicone emulsion based on a highly viscous, easily miscible dimethiconol. With a viscosity of over 1,000,000 mPa•s, a silicone content of approx. 60 percent and a particle size of around 400 nm, this emulsion has proven itself for years as a conditioning additive for shampoos. It reduces combing forces of wet and dry hair and makes it easier to detangle specific strands of hair. After washing, the emulsion leaves hair feeling pleasantly soft and silky.
BELSIL DM 6013 E is mainly used as a care shampoo or leave-on formulation. The recommended concentration for use is 1.5 to 4 percent by weight.
Novel biobased raw materialsUnder the brand name BELNEXT, WACKER will be introducing a new product line developed around the following pillars: biodegradability, natural raw materials and sustainable production processes with a low carbon footprint.
Two bio-based products are launched at in-cosmetics: the cationic emulsifier BELNEXT TAL 1840 M, developed for the formulation of haircare products, and the versatile emollient BELNEXTEMO FH2 ®
