|
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. |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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. |
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