| 1 |
nylon-12
| Used to create a nice product consistency |
| 2 |
talc
| Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish |
| 3 |
mica
| Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light |
| 4 |
polyethylene
| Used to thicken the product's texture |
| 5 |
phenyl trimethicone
| A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture |
| 6 |
ptfe
| Used to create a nice product finish |
| 7 |
caprylic/capric triglyceride
| A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin |
| 8 |
caprylyl glycol
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
| 9 |
hexylene glycol
| Helps create a more spreadable product texture |
| 10 |
hydrogenated lecithin
| Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients. |
| 11 |
laminaria ochroleuca extract
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| 12 |
phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
| 13 |
tocopherol
| Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself |
| 14 |
. may contain
| The ingredient is not recognized |
| 15 |
titanium dioxide
| Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin |
| 16 |
iron oxides
| An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 |
| 17 |
red 6
| A red colorant |
| 18 |
red 40
| A colorant |
| 19 |
yellow 5
| A yellow dye |
