PRODUCT FAMILY
Speciality Cosmetic Sensory Performance Blends
Sensory blends are multi-silicone formulations developed for the moment a finished cosmetic product is applied. By pairing volatile carriers (Cyclopentasiloxane, low-cSt dimethicones) with high-molecular-weight conditioning silicones (Dimethiconol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Methicone), NISHKA's 19-product sensory blend family delivers light spread, smooth film formation, lasting conditioning, and a finished sensory touch tuned to specific formulation briefs. These blends are the workhorses of premium personal care — used in haircare leave-ins, skincare serums, BB and CC creams, color cosmetic primers, and suncare formulations across global markets.
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The Chemistry
Sensory performance blends work by combining the complementary properties of two or more silicone chemistries into a single ingredient. The volatile carrier — typically a propyl trisiloxane, a low-viscosity dimethicone, or Cyclopentasiloxane — delivers initial spreadability and evaporates to leave no tacky residue. The high-molecular-weight silicone component (Dimethiconol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer) provides lasting conditioning, film formation, and the sensory finish — silky, smooth, cushiony, or glossy depending on the chemistry selected. Each NISHKA sensory blend is characterized by its volatile-to-non-volatile ratio, its INCI declaration, and its documented sensory profile — enabling formulators to specify a blend by end-feel rather than by building the system from individual components.
Products in Sensory Performance Blends
All specifications sourced from official Technical Data Sheets.
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NISH 1000 2–6 cSt at 25°CCyclopentasiloxane (and) Phenyl Trimethicone (and) Dimethiconol (and) Caprylyl Methicone (and) C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateHigh-performance sensory blend of Dimethiconol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, and C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate.
SkincareHaircareColor Cosmetics - NISH 1001 10 cSt at 25°CCyclopentasiloxane (and) Phenyl Trimethicone (and) Dimethiconol (and) C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Special blend of Dimethiconol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, and Dimethicone Crosspolymer.
SkincareHaircareColor Cosmetics - NISH 1003 1.5–5.5 cSt at 25°CCyclopentasiloxane (and) Phenyl Trimethicone (and) Dimethiconol (and) C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Multi-silicone functional blend of Trisiloxane, Cyclosiloxane and Dimethicone.
SkincareHaircareColor Cosmetics - NISH 1004 500 cSt at 25°CCyclopentasiloxane (and) Phenyl Trimethicone (and) Dimethiconol (and) C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Multi-functional silicone elastomer blend with Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, and Dimethiconol.
SkincareHaircareColor Cosmetics - NISH 1005 2,000 cSt at 25°CCyclopentasiloxane (and) Phenyl Trimethicone (and) Dimethiconol (and) C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer
High-viscosity special blend delivering velvety feel on the skin.
SkincareHaircareColor Cosmetics - NISH 1006 3,500 cSt at 25°CCyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Blend of Dimethiconol and silicone elastomer in cyclopentasiloxane.
SkincareHaircareColor Cosmetics - NISH 1014 4,000–8,000 cSt at 25°CCyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone
Polyorganosiloxane blend of high-viscosity dimethicone dispersed in cyclopentasiloxane.
SkincareHaircareColor Cosmetics - NISH 1015 4,000–8,000 cSt at 25°CCyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol
Polyorganosiloxane blend — high-viscosity Dimethiconol dispersed in Cyclopentasiloxane.
SkincareHaircareColor Cosmetics - NISH 1016 1,500–2,500 cSt at 25°CDimethicone (and) Dimethiconol
Polyorganosiloxane blend — high-viscosity Dimethiconol dispersed in Dimethicone.
SkincareHaircareColor Cosmetics - NISH 1019 700–1,600 cSt at 25°CIsododecane (and) Dimethiconol
High-viscosity Dimethiconol dispersed in Isododecane for skincare and haircare.
SkincareHaircareColor Cosmetics - NISH 1020 2,500–4,500 cSt at 25°CIsododecane (and) Dimethiconol
High-viscosity Dimethiconol dispersed in Isododecane — medium-viscosity blend.
SkincareHaircareColor Cosmetics - NISH 1040 3,500–5,500 cSt at 25°CDimethicone (and) Dimethiconol
Polyorganosiloxane blend — high-viscosity Dimethiconol dispersed in Dimethicone.
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NISH 1046 100–500 cSt at 25°CDimethicone (and) TrimethoxysiloxysilicateHigh-performance silicone blend — Dimethicone with trimethoxysiloxysilicate resin film former.
SkincareSuncareColor Cosmetics - NISH 1047 50–500 cSt at 25°CCyclopentasiloxane (and) Trimethoxysiloxysilicate
Volatile silicone carrier blended with a high-molecular-weight film-forming silicone resin.
SkincareHaircareColor Cosmetics
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| Specification | NISH 1000 | NISH 1001 | NISH 1003 | NISH 1004 |
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| INCI Name | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Phenyl Trimethicone (and) Dimethiconol (and) Caprylyl Methicone (and) C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Phenyl Trimethicone (and) Dimethiconol (and) C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Phenyl Trimethicone (and) Dimethiconol (and) C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Phenyl Trimethicone (and) Dimethiconol (and) C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer |
| CAS Number | Multiple (blend) | Multiple (blend) | Multiple (blend) | Available on request |
| Viscosity | 2–6 cSt at 25°C | 10 cSt at 25°C | 1.5–5.5 cSt at 25°C | 500 cSt at 25°C |
| Appearance | Clear colorless liquid | Clear colorless liquid | Clear colorless liquid | Clear colorless liquid |
| Key applications | Skincare, Haircare, Color Cosmetics | Skincare, Haircare, Color Cosmetics | Skincare, Haircare, Color Cosmetics | Skincare, Haircare, Color Cosmetics |
| TDS | Download PDF | Download PDF | Download PDF | Download PDF |
Common Questions
Sensory Performance Blends — Frequently Asked
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Sensory performance blends are multi-silicone formulations that pair a volatile carrier (Cyclopentasiloxane or a low-viscosity dimethicone) with high-molecular-weight conditioning silicones such as Dimethiconol, Phenyl Trimethicone, or Dimethicone Crosspolymer. They deliver light spread, smooth film formation, lasting conditioning, and a tuned sensory finish in haircare leave-ins, skincare serums, BB and CC creams, primers, and suncare.
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A single dimethicone fluid delivers one viscosity and one feel. A sensory blend combines two or more silicone chemistries so the volatile component provides initial spreadability and evaporates without tacky residue, while the high-molecular-weight component provides lasting conditioning and the final sensory finish. This lets a formulator specify a blend by end-feel rather than building the system from individual components.
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NISHKA sensory blends are declared as combinations of their components — for example Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol, Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer, and Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Phenyl Trimethicone (and) Dimethiconol. Each blend's full INCI declaration is documented on its TDS.
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Yes. NISHKA manufactures sensory blends at its ISO 9001:2015 certified facility in Vapi, Gujarat, India, and exports to markets including the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, the UAE, and Singapore.
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