Products in Cosmetic Ingredients: Lipstick

DOWSIL(TM) 580 Wax is a soft, solid mixture of stearyl alcohol and stearoxytrimethylsilane. The cosmetic properties of this wax are a result of the silicone moiety. The inclusion of the stearoxy group involves compatibility with organic ingredients. Hair care and skin care products benefit from the property of this wax to facilitate the formation of a very thin film that is neither oily, tacky, nor too dry.

DOWSIL(TM) FA 4002 ID Silicone Acrylate is a film former designed for long lasting benefits in color cosmetics and skin care applications. It exhibits good compatibility with organic sunscreens, pigments and cosmetic ingredients. It provides sebum resistance, wash off resistance as well as comfort to wear. 

DOWSIL(TM) SW-8005 C30 Resin Wax is a silicone resin wax with a melting point of 66°C. This unique compound blends the physical and chemical attributes of silicone wax and silicone resin, offering enhanced non-transfer properties. It acts as a semi-occlusive material and finds versatile application across various cosmetic products, including color cosmetics, skincare, sun care, and hair care formulations.

DOWSIL(TM) EP-9289 LL Cosmetic Powder is a white cross-linked dimethyl polysiloxane elastomer powder combined with lauroyl lysine. This unique combination enables the powder to improve flow and reduce agglomeration, providing superior handling ease. The design of the powder also allows you to create innovative textures and it has good compaction properties and a high sebum absorption profile.

DOWSIL(TM) 2-2078 Fluid is a liquid amino phenyl silicone resin designed to deliver long lasting shine, heat protection, and color protection in hair care applications. It can also provide straightening enhancement when used in lye relaxers. DOWSIL™ 2-2078 can also improve the substantivity of lip sticks and nail varnishes.

EcoSmooth(TM) Universal Fluid 1100 is a cosmetic fluid produced using natural and upcycled feedstocks (70% natural content according to ISO 16128). It offers a non-greasy, non-tacky, soft skin feel with good spreadability upon application. EcoSmooth(TM) Universal Fluid 1100 is partially volatile, allowing for good play time on the skin without leaving a residue after application. EcoSmooth(TM) Universal Fluid 1100 has a good compatibility profile with other cosmetic ingredients and fragrances. This ingredient is a good choice for deodorants, cleansing products, skin creams, and color cosmetics.

A long lasting film-former designed for color cosmetics applications providing excellent sebum and wear resistance and is formulated in a bio-based carrier allowing cosmetic formulations having a higher naturality content. Features & Benefits Film-former Flexible film Sebum resistance Water resistance Resistance to rub-off Good film integrity High volatility carrier 100% Renewable-based carrier 60% natural origin content (ISO 16128)

DOWSIL(TM) 593 FLUID is a blend of a dimethylsilicone polymer and a high molecular weight trimethylsiloxysilicate resin. It acts as a film former to provide water-repellency, wash-off resistance, and durability in sun care, color cosmetics, and lip stick formulations. This product has the properties of a polydimethylsiloxane fluid with a moderately high viscosity but with superior water repellency. 

DOWSIL(TM) FA 4004 ID Silicone Acrylate is a film former designed for long lasting benefits in color cosmetics and skin care applications. It exhibits good compatibility with organic sunscreens, pigments and cosmetic ingredients. It provides sebum resistance, wash off resistance as well as comfort to wear. 

DOWSIL(TM) FZ-3196 Fluid is a caprylyl branched trisiloxane that offers a light silky feel, excellent spreadability, and moderate volatility. DOWSIL(TM) FZ-3196 Fluid also has excellent compatibility with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients, which allows this product to offer a unique set of benefits. It can serve as a co-solubilizer between silicone and hydrocarbon fluids. It can improve the spreadability and reduce the tackiness of vegetable oils. DOWSIL(TM) FZ-3196 Fluid is effective as a carrier fluid for colored pigments and mineral UV filters. The excellent compatibility of DOWSIL(TM) FZ-3196 Fluid is also useful for removing makeup from the skin.

DOWSIL(TM) 9701 Cosmetic Powder is a silicone powder with silica treated coating. The unique composition enables the powder to flow freely without agglomeration, thus providing superior handling and processing ease. Easy dispersion in different media - even in the presence of pigments - makes it possible to introduce the product into a wide variety of skin care, sun care and color cosmetic formulations (including hydrogels) without using sophisticated processes or equipment. The design of the powder also provides wrinkle masking benefits as well as superior skin feel and fluid/oil/sebum absorption capabilities.

Beauté by Roquette® PO 370 is a moisturizing agent that can be used in: daily facial washes, as a mild scrubbing agent flavored lipsticks, to improve overall sensorial experience by providing sweetness or masking a bitter taste oral care products, to aid in tooth remineralisation and tooth decay prevention Features High solubility in water (about 64g/100g water) Large particle size Excellent thermal and chemical stability Reduces microbial growth Reduces chemical reactions and enzyme activity in the final product Sweet flavor

STEPAN® 3T is a nonionic surfactant with a 100% active content, commonly utilized as a solubilizing agent for various substances such as mineral oil, silicone, lanolin, and fragrances. Beyond its solubilizing properties, it provides emolliency that helps soften and moisturize the skin. This makes it a valuable ingredient in formulations of creams, lotions, lip preparations, and hair conditioners, enhancing their texture, stability, and overall performance.

STEPAN-MILD® GCC is an ester that combines thickening, foam enhancement, and solubilizing properties. Formulated in various personal care products like shampoos, body washes, liquid soaps, and skin creams, it stands out as mild, peg, eo/po, and nitrogen-free. It fits into cold mix formulations and aligns with the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and cleangredients listing. An rspo mass balance-certified version is also available.

Glucate™ DO emulsifier is a mild, nonionic water-in-oil emulsifier derived from methyl glucose esterified with oleic acid. It is supplied as an amber, viscous liquid and is 100% active. Glucate™ DO emulsifier is commonly used in skin products such as creams, lotions, and makeup. It acts as a non-oily emollient, imparting a satiny feel to the final product.

PemuPur™ START polymer is a unique natural-derived polymeric emulsifier that provides excellent stabilization capabilities at low use levels while offering a fresh and quick break sensory. It has 96% Natural origin content (ISO 16128), is readily biodegradable (OECD 301 B), and is vegan.

Oilkemia™ 5S polymer is a multifunctional oil-soluble rheology modifier. It imparts thickening, clarity, and suspension properties to a wide range of oils and oil mixtures, including vegetable-based oils, triglycerides, esters, and organic UV filters. Oilkemia™ 5S polymer is typically supplied as 30% solids in caprylic and capric triglycerides. It allows the development of various textures, from thin, non-dripping systems to lotions, creams, and solid sticks. It can also improve the sensory experience by reducing the greasy afterfeel of oils in anhydrous and emulsion systems. This rheology modifier is efficient in medium- to high polarity systems, with a typical usage level of 1.0–6.0 wt% for low- to high-viscosity oil gels.

Schercemol™ DIA ester is an excellent solvent and non-volatile carrier for aroma chemicals, without distorting subtle fragrance notes. It is often used in hydro-alcoholic formulations due to its compatibility with such systems. Common applications for Schercemol™ DIA ester include electric pre-shave and after-shave lotions, dry oil sprays, sun care products, deodorants, lipsticks, hand lotions, and men's grooming aids.

Matrifuse™ S-1 dispersant is a high-performance dispersing additive specifically designed for pigmented skin care applications. It effectively separates the agglomeration of pigment particles and significantly reduces the viscosity of dispersions. Matrifuse™ S-1 dispersant allows for higher pigment loading, enhances uniform coverage, and improves product sensory attributes. It offers convenient handling and improved low-temperature stability to prevent crystallization and settling.

Schercemol™ PTID ester is a naturally-derived, high-molecular-weight, large polymeric emollient ester designed for use in color cosmetics and skin care applications. Its super glossy and substantive characteristics make it an ideal candidate for lip gloss and lipstick formulations. As a moisturizer in skin care products, Schercemol™ PTID ester offers a smooth, cushiony, and long-lasting feel.

Schercemol™ 318 ester is a highly emollient ester that is commonly used in bath oils, creams, lotions, and lipsticks. It has a low freeze point and provides lubricity without oiliness. This ester offers good spreadability and slip in various types of formulations.

Schercemol™ SHS ester is a naturally-derived, soft emollient that liquefies upon contact with the skin. It has excellent spreading properties and is recommended for use in moisturizing lotions, hair pomades and conditioners, liquid make-up, cream powders, lipsticks, and lip glosses. Schercemol™ SHS ester is effective in lipsticks and cream makeup formulations as a viscosity builder, anti-tack agent, and anti-grease agent.

Schercemol™ DISM ester is a rich emollient that functions as an excellent wetting agent and binder for powders and pigments. It is particularly suitable for targeted area delivery in lip treatments and eye area products. This ester is recommended for use in face powder, blusher, and wet and dry face makeup.

Schercemol™ CATC CN ester is a heavy ester approved for substantivity and targeted delivery in water- and sweat-resistant formulations. It combines the comfort and targeted delivery of a heavy ester with the high slip and low tack of a light ester. This ester is recommended for use in skin care, sun care, and color cosmetic applications where substantivity, targeted delivery, water resistance, and sweat resistance are desired.

Hydramol™ TGL ester is a naturally-derived, water-dispersible humectant and emollient that provides moisturization and humectant properties for personal cleansing systems. It functions as an emollient in both hair and skin formulations, delivering emolliency from the water phase upon contact. Hydramol™ TGL ester is suitable for a variety of applications, including specialty skin products, shampoos, conditioners, and color cosmetics.

Schercemol™ DISD ester is a rich and non-tacky emollient ester with excellent wetting and shine properties. It is frequently used as a wetting agent and shine enhancer in lipsticks, lip glosses, makeup, pressed powders, eye shadows, and rouges. In skin care applications, it provides a rich and cushiony application experience with some slip. Schercemol™ DISD ester is also utilized in after-sun care and treatment serums.

Schercemol™ CATC Ester is a heavy ester for substantivity and targeted delivery in water- and sweat-resistant formulations. It offers the comfort and targeted delivery of a heavy ester with the high slip and low tack of a light ester. It is recommended to provide substantivity, targeted delivery, and water and sweat resistance in skin care, sun care, and color cosmetic applications.

Schercemol™ TISC ester is a high-shine, high-viscosity emollient. It is recommended for use in lipstick and lip gloss preparations, where it can improve durability and color adhesion while reducing syneresis. Its light color allows for use with pale, pastel colors. It’s shine properties also make it a popular choice in hair care formulations.

Schercemol™ 1818 ester is a naturally-derived long-chain ester known for its non-greasy, substantive emolliency, and luxurious softness on the skin. It imparts excellent slip and sheen and can be used to disperse pigments in color cosmetic applications such as eye shadow, lipsticks, greaseless suntan lotions, moisturizing facial creams, and fragrance sachets.

Schercemol™ PDD ester is a naturally derived ester that provides extraordinarily long-lasting coverage and helps to enhance water resistance. It is recommended for use in long-wear lipsticks, smudge-proof mascaras, and water-resistant sunscreens. Schercemol PDD ester is commonly used for the dispersion of pigments and pearlizing agents and for its moisturizing properties. Its substantive, long-lasting characteristics and its ability to add shine also make it useful in hair styling aids such as texturizers and pomades.

BELSIL® DM 1000 is a linear, non-reactive, unmodified polydimethylsiloxane. It is known for its low surface tension and high spreading coefficient. Dimethicones, like BELSIL® DM 1000, have a flexible polymer backbone that enables them to have high permeability to gasses such as water vapor and oxygen. This property allows the skin to breathe and maintain its natural respiration.

BELSIL® DM 100 is a linear, non-reactive, unmodified polydimethylsiloxane. It exhibits characteristics of low surface tension and a high spreading coefficient. Dimethicones, including BELSIL® DM 100, possess a flexible polymer backbone that enables them to have high permeability to gasses such as water vapor and oxygen. This property allows the skin to breathe and maintain natural respiration.

BELSIL® RG 100 is an elastomer gel composed of an organosiloxane polymer dispersed in cyclopentasiloxane. This semitransparent gel serves as a thickener in formulations, ensuring smooth applications. When subjected to shear stress, BELSIL® RG 100 thins, making it easy to incorporate cosmetic ingredients such as pigments. It is effortless to distribute on the skin and provides a pleasant, non-greasy, silky skin feel. As the volatile silicones evaporate, a non-tacky film is left behind, enhancing the water resistance of formulations.

BELSIL® PF 100 is an aryl- and alkyl-modified silicone fluid of medium viscosity. BELSIL® PF 100 is characterized by having a higher refractive index than standard dimethicone fluids (1.38-1.40). It offers significant improvements in regards to gloss and shine. BELSIL® PF 100 is used in all kinds of cosmetic formulations, but mostly in hair care compositions and color cosmetics due to its shine-enhancing benefits.

BELSIL® SDM 5055 VP is a silicone wax known as stearyl dimethicone, classified according to the CTFA (Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association) guidelines. It exhibits excellent compatibility with various cosmetic raw materials, including oils, waxes, fatty alcohols, and fatty acids.

BELSIL® RG 90 is an elastomer gel consisting of a crosslinked, high-molecular-weight organosiloxane polymer dispersed in isododecane. It is supplied as a transparent or semitransparent gel. This gel is effortless to distribute on the skin and provides a pleasant, silky feel. As the isododecane evaporates, it leaves behind a non-tacky film, which enhances the transfer and water resistance properties of cosmetic formulations. Additionally, BELSIL® RG 90 exhibits thixotropic behavior, thinning under shear stress and facilitating the easy incorporation of cosmetic ingredients such as pigments.