Iron Oxides8, Butylene Glycol22, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract31, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract34, Ethylhexylglycerin36
Softening4
Isododecane1, Butylene Glycol22, Ribes Nigrum (Blackcurrant) Fruit Extract29, Ethylhexylglycerin36
Tones up skin4
Ribes Nigrum (Blackcurrant) Fruit Extract29, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract31, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract33, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract34
Isododecane is an emollient and a good base for colorants. Very often used in powders and shades because it spreads on the skin nicely. It also helps to soften the skin and helps to lower water loss making all the moisturizing components work better.
2
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Roles: Skin conditioning, Antifoaming, Emollient
Hair conditioning
3
Mica
Roles: Colorant
Mica is a natural mineral used in cosmetics because of its beautiful and shiny appearance. It’s used in powders, highlighters, and other makeup products. It’s absolutely neutral to our skin and will not cause any skin-related problems.
Iron Oxides are colorants. They give different colors to the product: yellow, red, or black. Different scientific researches show that they are much safer than other organic colorants. That's because they are much more stable and they don’t provoke allergic reactions. Though they can be received from minerals organically, manufacturers don’t use natural Iron Oxides. They chemically synthesize them in a laboratory to get a pure component without extra chemicals.
9
Polypropylsilesquioxane
10
Propylene Carbonate
Roles: Solvent, Viscosity controlling
11
Hydrogenated Polyisobutylene
12
Aluminium Distearate
13
Cellulose
Roles: Bulking, Viscosity controlling
14
Polymethylsislsesquioxane
15
Glyceryl Caprylate
Roles: Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant
16
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Roles: Binding
17
Silica
Silica is used for improving texture of the product. It helps the product to spread out evenly. Very often it’s used in different exfoliants as an abrasive. It's safe and non-toxic.
18
1-2-Hexanediol
19
Cocoas Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
20
Ethulhexul Methoxycinnamate
21
Water
Roles: Solvent
Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.
Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.
23
Phenoxyethanol
Roles: Fragrance, Preservative
Antiseptic
Phenoxyethanol is one of the most popular preservatives. It kills bacteria and makes the product live longer. Manufacturers like this ingredient because it can dissolve in any liquid, even in oils.
Another purpose of this component is the fixation of aromas in perfumery. Phenoxyethanol is also used as a strong antiseptic and a good antibacterial agent. It is widely used in dermatological cosmetics alongside natural antiseptics such as chamomile, sage, and calendula.
24
Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract
25
Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract
Roles: Hair conditioning
26
Fragaria Chileanises (Strawberry) Fruit Extract
27
Lycium Chinese Fruit Extract
28
Morus Nigra (Black Mulberry) Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
29
Ribes Nigrum (Blackcurrant) Fruit ExtractAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning
Cleansing
Softening
Soothing
Healing
Nutrifying
Tones up skin
30
Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
31
Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract
Roles: Astringent, Fragrance, Masking
Moisturizing
Elasticity improvement
Tones up skin
32
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
33
Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract
Anti-aging
Elasticity improvement
Tones up skin
Protection
34
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit ExtractAntioxidant
Roles: Astringent
Moisturizing
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Nutrifying
Rejuvenation
Tones up skin
35
Vaccinium Myritullus Fruit Extract
36
Ethylhexylglycerin
Roles: Skin conditioning, Deodorant
Moisturizing
Softening
Antiseptic
Deodorant
Ethylhexylglycerin makes the skin softer, smoother and more hydrated. It acts deeply but without any heavy or sticky feeling. In haircare products, it works as a conditioner and scalp cleanser. It is safe but only in concentration below 8% in rinse-off products and below 2% in leave-on products. Can be an irritator in higher concentrations. In general, this component is great if you see it somewhere at the bottom of the list.
