|
ACRYLATES COPOLYMER
|
Reduces shine and provides an improved makeup application.
|
synthetic
|
mascaras
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
ALGAE EXTRACT
|
Increases cell turnover and improves the overall complexion.
|
plant
|
hydration mist
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
ALLANTOIN
|
A botanical extract with healing and soothing qualities. Appropriate for sensitive, irritated, and acneic skins.
|
plant
|
hydration mist
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
ARCTIUM LAPPA ROOT EXTRACT
|
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
|
plant
|
hydration mist
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
ARGININE PCA
|
An essential amino acid, which in cosmetic preparations increases the skin's ability to receive moisture.
|
plant
|
hydration mist
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
ASCORBYL PALMITATE
|
Used as a preservative and an antioxidant. Facilitates the incorporation of ingredients such as vitamins A, D, & C.
|
plant
|
eye pencils, lip pencils, lip sheers, lip sticks
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
ASPALATHUS LINEARIS LEAF EXTRACT (RED TEA)
|
An antioxidant providing the skin with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits.
|
plant
|
sheer tints, lip glosses, loose bases, blushes, bronzers, concealers, eye shadows, eye shadow trios, lip sheers, lip sticks, liquid glasses, mascaras, pressed bases, setting powder
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
BEESWAX
|
An emusifier. Used to regulate a formulation’s consistency.
|
animal
|
lip sticks, mascaras
|
no
|
yes
|
|
BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDES
|
An inorganic color additive. May also be used for pearlization in cosmetics.
|
mineral
|
blushes, eye shadows, eye shadow trios, loose bases, pressed bases
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
BORON NITRIDE
|
A synthetic, inorganic powder with absorbent properties.
|
synthetic
|
pressed bases, eye shadows, eye shadow trios
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
BUMETRIZOLE
|
UV Absorber. Helps to prevent color from fading in sunlight.
|
synthetic
|
lip glosses, liquid glasses
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
BUTYLENE GLYCOL
|
A humectant. Promotes the retention of moisture in the skin.
|
synthetic
|
mascaras
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII SEED
|
Shea butter. A skin conditioner and emollient.
|
plant
|
hydration mist
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
BUXUS CHINENSIS
|
Botanical additive, emollient, and moisturizer.
|
plant
|
lip pencils
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
|
An antioxidant that fights cell-damaging free radicals while promoting healthy cell growth.
|
plant
|
blushes, bronzers, concealer, eye shadows, lip glosses, lip sheers, lip sticks, liquid glasses, loose bases, mascaras, pressed bases, setting powder, sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
CAPRYLIC / CAPRIC TRIGLICERIDE
|
Emollient that prevents water loss from the skin and helps to disperse pigments.
|
plant
|
blushes, bronzers, concealers, eye pencils, eye shadows, eye shadow trios, lip glosses, lip sheers, liquid glasses, loose bases, mascaras, pressed bases ,setting powder, sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
CARMINE
|
A natural, organic crimson pigment that is derived from beetles.
|
animal
|
select shades within: blush, eye shadows, eyeshadow trios, lip glosses, liquid glasses, lip sheers
|
no
|
yes
|
|
CARTHAMUS TIRICTORIUS
|
Emollient and moisturizer.
|
plant
|
concealers, lip glosses, lip sheers, lip sticks, liquid glasses
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
CASTOR OIL/IPDI COPOLYMER
|
An emollient that offers shine. It also forms a protective layer on the skin's surface (film former).
|
synthetic
|
lip sheers
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
CELLULOSE GUM
|
A thickener and an emulsifier. It provides a product with uniform viscosity.
|
plant
|
sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
CERA MICROCRYSTALLINA
|
Helps the skin's outer layer recover from damage, reduces inflammation, and generally aids in healing the skin.
|
petroleum
|
lip pencils, lip sticks
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
CERESIN
|
Incorporated into cosmetic formulations in order to regulate the viscosity, suspension properties, and overall stability.
|
petroleum
|
lip pencils
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
CETEARYL ALCOHOL
|
An emulsifying and stabilizing wax produced from the reduction of plant oils and natural waxes. Also used as an emollient and to give high viscosity to a finished product.
|
synthetic
|
mascaras, sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
CETRARIA ISLANDICA
|
Iceland moss- a skin soothing herb.
|
plant
|
brush cleaner
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
CETYL ALCOHOL
|
An emollient, emulsifier and thickening agent.
|
synthetic
|
sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
CETYL PALMITATE
|
Thickening agent that also adds texture.
|
synthetic
|
lip sticks, mascaras
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA
|
A skin soothing ingredient.
|
plant
|
hydration mist
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
CHROMIUM OXIDE GREEN
|
A color additive.
|
mineral
|
eye shadows, eye shadow trios, pressed bases
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
CITRIC ACID
|
Has astringent and antioxidant properties. Used as a preservative.
|
plant
|
hydration mist
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
CITRUS GRANDIS
|
Grapefruit seed extract, containing antimicrobial qualities.
|
plant
|
brush cleaner
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
CITRUS SINESIS
|
Essential orange oil. An antimicrobial ingredient.
|
plant
|
brush cleaner
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
COMMIPHORA MYRRHA EXTRACT
|
Topical stimulant and disinfectant. Possesses anti-inflammatory properties.
|
plant
|
hydration mist
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
COPERNICIA CERIFERA WAX
|
Carnauba Wax. A firming and texturizing agent, giving the product a less fluid consistency. It also forms a protective layer on the skin's surface (film former).
|
plant
|
concealers, lip glosses, lip sheers, lip sticks, liquid glasses, mascaras
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
COPOLYMER ISOHEXADECANE
|
Skin conditioner, emollient.
|
synthetic
|
sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
CROSSPOLYMER -4
|
A binder and stabilizer.
|
synthetic
|
sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
CYCLOMETHICONE
|
A silicone that funtions as a lubricating and water repelling agent.
|
mineral
|
mascaras, sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
|
Gives a silky smooth feel. An emollient.
|
mineral
|
sheer tints, lip pencils
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
DIMETHICONE
|
Form of silicone that gives a silky feel. Protects against moisture loss.
|
mineral
|
sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
DIPENTAERYTHRITYL / HEXAHYDROXYSTEARATE / HEXAROSINATE
|
A skin conditioning agent.
|
plant
|
lip sheers
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORIDE
|
Used as a suspending agent, often with pigments.
|
mineral
|
concealers
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
ERGOTHIONENE
|
An antioxidant that protects the cell membrane against oxidation.
|
plant
|
hydration mist
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS
|
Eucalypus extract. Has aromatic and antiseptic benefits.
|
plant
|
brush cleaner
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
EUPHORBIA CERIFERA WAX (CANDELILLA WAX)
|
Binds oils and waxes and gives body to the formulation.
|
plant
|
concealers, lip sheers, lip sticks, liquid glass, lip glosses
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
FERRIC FERROCYANIDE
|
An iron oxide - blue colorant.
|
mineral
|
selected shades within: eye pencils, eye shadows, eye shadow trios
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
FRUCTOSE
|
A medicinal sweetener and preservative.
|
plant
|
hydration mist
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
GLYCERYL STEARATE SE
|
Self-emulsifying glyceryl stearate containing sodium and potassium. Provides a stable, uniform emulsion.
|
synthetic
|
sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
HYALURONIC ACID
|
A natural moisturizer with excellent water binding capabilities.
|
plant
|
hydration mist
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
|
A highly emollient carrier. It also acts as a binder of different ingredients in a cosmetic formulation.
|
plant
|
lip sticks, mascaras
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL
|
An emulsifier and thickener.
|
plant
|
lip pencils
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDE
|
Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.
|
plant
|
eye pencils
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL
|
Skin conditioning agent.
|
plant
|
eye pencils
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE
|
Skin conditioning and viscosity controlling agent.
|
synthetic
|
lip sheers, lip sticks
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE
|
A synthetic polymer used as a skin-conditioning agent and emollient.
|
synthetic
|
sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL
|
An emulsifier and thickener.
|
plant
|
eye pencils
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE / SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE
|
An emulsifier.
|
synthetic
|
sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
IRON OXIDES
|
Iron and oxygen compounds that add color and slightly protect the skin from the sun.
|
mineral
|
selected shades within: sheer tints, lip glosses, loose bases, blushes, bronzers, concealers, eye shadows, eye shadow trios, lip sheers, lip sticks, liquid glasses, mascaras, pressed bases, eye pencils, lip pencils
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
ISOPARAFFIN C11-12
|
A solvent and dilutent.
|
synthetic
|
lip pencils
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
|
An antibacterial solvent.
|
petroleum
|
brush cleaner
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
JOJOBA ESTERS
|
An emollient and skin-conditioning agent made from jojoba oil and jojoba wax.
|
plant
|
concealers
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
KAOLIN
|
A mixture of various aluminum silicates. Used to absorb the oil and sweat secreted by the skin.
|
mineral
|
setting powder
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
LAMINARIA OCHROLEUCA EXTRACT
|
An anti-inflammatory moisturizer.
|
plant
|
sheer tints, lip glosses, loose bases, blushes, bronzers, concealers, eye shadows, eye shadow trios, lip sheers, lip sticks, liquid glasses, mascaras, pressed bases, eye liners, lip liners
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
LAURETH -8 (-7)
|
An emulsifier.
|
synthetic
|
sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
LAUROYL LYSINE
|
An amino acid that also serves as a skin-conditioning agent.
|
plant
|
blushes, loose bases, pressed bases ,setting powder
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
LAVENDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA
|
Lavendar extract used for its aromatic benefits.
|
plant
|
brush cleaner
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE
|
Thickener with texture modification and emulsion stabilizing abilities. Has astringent qualities.
|
mineral
|
sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE
|
Slip modifier, provides a matte appearance.
|
mineral/plant
|
setting powder
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
MANGANESE VIOLET
|
A purple colorant.
|
mineral
|
selected shades within: blushes, eye shadows, eye shadow trios, lip pencils
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
MELISSA OFFICINALIS
|
Lemon balm mint. A moisturizing , fragrant ingredient.
|
plant
|
brush cleaner
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
METHICONE
|
A type of silicone used primarily in the formulation of free-flowing cosmetic powders. Also used as a sealant to reduce transepidermal water loss.
|
mineral
|
sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
MICA
|
Used as a texturizer and coloring agent.
|
mineral
|
blushes, bronzers, eye pencils, eye shadows, eye shadow trios, lip glosses, lip sheers, lip sticks, liquid glasses, loose bases, mascaras, pressed bases ,setting powder
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
MYRISTYL LACTATE
|
A light emollient and moisturizer with good spread ability.
|
plant
|
lip sticks
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
NYLON 12
|
A bulking and opacifying agent that provides good feel and elasticity.
|
mineral
|
setting powder
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
OCTYLDODECANOL
|
A skin conditioning ingredient.
|
synthetic
|
concealers , lip glosses, lip sticks, liquid glasses
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE
|
A skin conditioning agent.
|
synthetic
|
blushes, bronzers, eye shadows, eye shadow trios, loose bases, pressed bases
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
OLETH-10
|
A non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer: an emollient, solvent, viscosity-increasing agent and carrier.
|
synthetic
|
hydration mist
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
OLEYL OLEATE
|
An emulsifier.
|
plant
|
lip sheers
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
OZOKERITE
|
A microcrystalline wax found in the earth. It regulates formulation viscosity, has suspension properties and gives product stability.
|
mineral
|
lip pencils, lip sheers
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
PARAFFIN
|
A solid emollient.
|
petroleum
|
lip pencils
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS OIL
|
Rose Geranium - a skin calming ingredient.
|
plant
|
hydration mist
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
PHENOXYETHANOL
|
An anti-bacterial preservative with antiseptic benefits. A paraben alternative.
|
synthetic
|
concealers, lip glosses, lip sticks, liquid glasses, hydration mist, pressed bases, loose bases, eye shadows, blushes, bronzers, setting powder, mascaras
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
POLYBUTENE
|
A binder and viscosity-increasing agent. This polymer improves the delivery of lubricants, skin protectants and the duration of skin moisturization.
|
synthetic
|
lip glosses , lip pencils, liquid glasses, mascaras
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
POLYETHYLENE
|
Used to regulate viscosity, suspension properties, and general stability in cosmetic formulations.
|
synthetic
|
concealers, lip glosses
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
POLYSORBATE 20
|
Improves solubility, emulsifier, viscosity modifier, stabilizer of oil in water.
|
synthetic
|
mascaras
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
POLYSORBATE 60
|
An emulsifying and wetting agent.
|
synthetic
|
mascaras, sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
POLYSORBATE 81 (80)
|
An oil-in-water emulsifier.
|
synthetic
|
sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
PROPYLENE CARBONATE
|
Used as a solvent and dilutent.
|
synthetic
|
concealers
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE / DICAPRATE
|
Has very good emollient properties. Provides a product with good skin coverage and absorption.
|
synthetic
|
sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE)
|
An antioxidant that functions as a skin healiner and free radical scavenger.
|
plant
|
blushes, bronzers, concealers, eye shadows, eye shadow trios, lip glosses, lip sheers, lip sticks, liquid glasses, loose bases, mascaras, pressed bases, setting powder, sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
RETINYL PALMITATE
|
A skin conditioning agent. Also referred to as vitamin A palmitate. Helps skin stay soft and plump. An Antioxidant.
|
synthetic
|
eye pencils
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
RHUS SUCCEDANEA
|
A vegetable wax used as a thickening agent and emollient.
|
plant
|
eye pencils, lip pencils
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL
|
A highly emollient carrier . Also serves as a binder.
|
plant
|
lip glosses, lip sheers , lip sticks, liquid glasses
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS
|
Rosemary extract. Used for its aromatic and anti-inflammatory benefits.
|
plant
|
brush cleaner
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
SODIUM BENZOATE
|
A nontoxic, organic salt preservative particularly effective against yeast, with some activity against molds and bacteria.
|
plant
|
sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE (SUTTOCIDE A)
|
Derived from amino acids and used as a skin-conditioning agent, and as a preservative.
|
plant
|
hydration mist
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE
|
An emulsifying agent.
|
synthetic
|
lip sheers, sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
SQUALANE
|
An moisturizer and lubricant.
|
plant
|
sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
STEARIC ACID
|
Waterproofing agent; emulsifier and thickening agent.
|
synthetic
|
sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALIS
|
Comfrey extract. A healing herb.
|
plant
|
brush cleaner
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
SYNTHETIC WAX
|
A water repellant emollient that keeps water from evaporating from the skin.
|
synthetic
|
lip sheers
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
|
A non-chemical SPF contributor. One of the 21 FDA approved sunscreen materials. Remains on the skin surface and works to scatter UV light.
|
mineral
|
blushes, bronzers, concealers, eye pencils, eyehadows, eye shadow trios, lip pencils, liquid glasses, loose base, pressed bases, sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
|
Vitamin E. An antioxidant that plays an important role in skin healing
|
plant
|
eye pencils, lip sticks, lip glosses, lip pencils
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
TOCOPHEROL ACETATE
|
An antioxidant that helps protect against the sun's ultraviolet rays.
|
synthetic
|
lip glosses, lip sheers, lip sticks
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
TRIDECYL NEOPENTANOATE
|
Lubricating agent, emollient and binder.
|
synthetic
|
sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
TRIETHANOLAMINE
|
Used as a PH balancer.
|
synthetic
|
mascaras, sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
TRIHYDOXYSTEARIN
|
Castor Oil Derivative. Castor oil is a highly emollient carrier. It also serves to bind the ingredients together.
|
plant
|
lip glosses, liquid glasses
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
ULTRAMARINES
|
A color additive in the blue and pink category.
|
mineral
|
selected shades within: blushes, eye pencils, eye shadows, eye shadow trios, pressed bases
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
VITIS VINIFERA
|
A vegetable oil pressed from the seeds of grapes. Promotes healing of the skin.
|
plant
|
blushes, bronzers, concealers, eye shadows, eye shadow trios, lip glosses, lip sheers, lip sticks, liquid glasses, loose bases, mascaras, pressed bases, setting powder, sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
WATER
|
The major constituent of all living matter. Water used in cosmetic preparation is sterilized, de-ionized and softened.
|
water
|
hydration mist, mascaras, sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
XANTHAN GUM
|
Texturizer, carrier agent and gelling agent. Acts as a stabilizer.
|
plant
|
mascaras, sheer tints
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
ZEA MAYS
|
Corn Starch Modified - an oil absorber.
|
plant
|
setting powder
|
yes
|
no
|
|
ZINC OXIDE
|
Used as a whitening agent and has an impressive capability to block UV light.
|
mineral
|
concealers, eye pencils, lip pencils, loose bases, pressed bases
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
ZINC STEARATE
|
A mixture of zinc salts of stearic and palmitic acids. Used for its adhesive and water repelling properties and as a colorant.
|
mineral
|
blushes. bronzers, eye shadows, eye shadow trios, pressed bases, setting powder
|
yes
|
yes
|
|
ZINGIBER OFFICINALE
|
Ginger extract. Often used for its anti-inflammatory qualities.
|
plant
|
brush cleaner
|
yes
|
yes
|