Mica brings shimmer and shine. It has a natural luster and can be milled into a fine powder. It is a naturally produced product.
HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer brings a powder texture to the skin that provides a soft feel. It is a synthetic polymer.
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.
Synthetic fluorphlogopite enhances skin tone and works as a thickening agent. It is a synthetic mineral.
Nylon-12 provides shine reduction and a silky-smooth feel to the skin. It is a clay alternative and is able to expand and contract with facial movements without filling in smaller lines
Diisostearyl malate provides moisturising benefits. It is made from malic acid and isostearyl alcohol.
Ethylhexyl palmitate softens and smoothens the skin. It improves product texture and is made from a mixture of a fatty alcohol and palmitic acid.
Polybutene is used as a binding, glossing and thickening agent. It is a clear synthetic liquid polymer.
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.
Dimethicone helps to retain moisture, fill-in lines and wrinkles and provide a silky-smooth texture so makeup appears even. It is silicone based.
Glyceryl Caprylate is a versatile ingredient that is a wetting powder and helps cosmetic products distribute evenly. It is the most widely used natural preservative enhancer.
Coco Caprylate/Caprate helps to restore suppleness and elasticity to the skin. It is made from a mixture of coconut alcohol, caprylic acid and capric acid.
Methicone creates a film for make-up to stick to. It is a silicone-based polymer that is used as a skin conditioning agent.
Caprylyl glycol works to hydrate the skin, attracting and retaining moisture. It is an alcohol derived from caprylic acid, which is found naturally in coconut and other oils.
Ethylhexylglycerin benefits the appearance of skin and is used for its skin-conditioning and antimicrobial properties. It is derived from vegetable glycerin and is a far safer alternative to parabens.
