Dimethicone helps to retain moisture, fill-in lines and wrinkles and provide a silky-smooth texture so makeup appears even. It is silicone based.
Isononyl Isononanoate is a moisturising ingredient used to improve texture and feel of a product. It is derived from nonanoic acid, a 9-carbon fatty acid which naturally occurs in many plant oils.
Microcrystalline wax adds texture, improves consistency and prevents the skin from sweating. It is a high-melt temperature paraffin and provides flexibility and elasticity.
Synthetic fluorphlogopite enhances skin tone and thickens cosmetic products. It is a synthetic mineral material.
Tribehenin is used as a skin-conditioner through its moisturising properties. It is a mixture of skin-replenishing glycerine and a fatty acid known as behenic acid that conditions skin and helps prevent moisture loss.
Mica brings shimmer and shine. It has a natural luster and can be milled into a fine powder. It is a naturally produced product.
Hydrogenated Polydecene forms a film to add a delicate gloss to the skin. It is hydrocarbon-based and is water soluble.
Dimethicone crosspolymer helps to improve skin texture and is a silicone derivative.
Phenoxyethanol (PE) aids in preserving cosmetic products and preventing the growth of fungi and bacteria. It is a preservative found naturally occurring in green tea and chicory and is a nature identical chemical, safer than parabens.
Disteardimonium Hectorite provides a smooth, silky feel and is used to thicken products. It is a type of organic clay used in cosmetics to enhance texture.
Tin Oxide is a colour enhancer that can provide a glittering or glossy effect. It is derived from a mineral named cassiterite.
Silica improves the elasticity, texture and hydration of the skin, while
reducing visible signs of ageing. It is a natural compound made out of silicon and oxygen atoms.
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is used as a UV filter, blemish hider or skin-brightener and is a naturally-occurring mineral found in the earth’s crust.
Iron oxides help to tint cosmetic products and protect the skin. They are compounds composed of iron and oxygen and are non-toxic, non-allergenic and extremely safe to use.
