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Forever Impressions: Nostalgic Beauty and Sustainable Formulations
To live your life to its fullest is to love yourself to the fullest.
No one who ever lived like that was worried about blending in. They were born to make a statement, shift a paradigm and even ruffle a few feathers. Not only do we celebrate these free thinkers and rule breakers, but we also celebrate by joining them on their journey and giving them exactly what they need to be exactly how they want the world to see them.
Nostalgic beauty trends and innovations
Smooth Operator Beard Oil
Smooth Operator Beard Oil
Vintage beauty formulators know that one of the most prominent styling details is a finely crafted beard. Beard oil users can tame their hair and beard with our Smooth Operator hair and beard oil. This new formulation is gentle on the skin yet delivers the conditioning and definition for a polished finished look. Smoother Operator Beard Oil also features natural oils to condition and soften the hair to give it a luxurious feel.
Smooth Operator Beard Oil
Vintage beauty formulators know that one of the most prominent styling details is a finely crafted beard. Beard oil users can tame their hair and beard with our Smooth Operator hair and beard oil. This new formulation is gentle on the skin yet delivers the conditioning and definition for a polished finished look. Smoother Operator Beard Oil also features natural oils to condition and soften the hair to give it a luxurious feel.
INOLEX
LexFeel™ WOW-A
A multifunctional additive for personal care applications, it is used as a neutralizer, stabilizer, and pigment dispersion aid. It provides rapid, effective, and efficient neutralization without yellowing.
Penreco
Versagel® SF
A gelled product based on isoparaffin, combined with patented block copolymer technology, provides a smooth feel and versatility across multiple cosmetic and personal care applications. The clear gel creates a film barrier for added moisturization and delivers superior stabilization and suspension properties. Studies on the SF technology have shown that it can improve key properties such as slip, shine, and smoothness.
Featured suppliers
Timeless Tonic Foaming Face Serum
Timeless Tonic Foaming Face Serum
Tame your hair and beard with our Smooth Operator hair and beard oil. This new formjulation is gentle on your skin, yet delivers the conditioning and definition you need to look your best. It also features natural oils to condition and soften the hair to give a luxurious feel you didn't even know you needed.
Timeless Tonic Foaming Face Serum
Serums are great, but they can often be difficult to apply. Although these beauty staples are tried and true, we've found an easier way to apply them while conserving product and ensuring you hit your target areas. Our Timeless Tonic starts as a thin liquid and effortlessly creates a light cloud like foam that is easy to apply. The cloud-like quickly dissipates once applied, leaving all the great actives exactly where you want them.
Dow
EcoSense™ 919
A cutting-edge amino lipid technology, that is a natural and sustainable solution for high-performance hair care. It creates rich textures and provides deep moisturization allowing weightless conditioning that smooths, defines, and strengthens hair. This 100% natural, quat-free hair conditioner is derived from the essential amino acid valine and Brassica napus seed oil.
Verdant
Mackam® BAB
A mild amphoteric surfactant, it is derived from babassu oil, grown organically in the Amazon basin of Brazil. It is stable over a wide pH range and it is compatible with anionic, nonionic and cationic surfactants. Mackam BAB is a good foamer and it both increases and stabilizes the foam generated by anionic surfactants.
INOLEX
PhytoTrace™ Rice
A soothing, de-toxifying and anti-inflammatory extract, it is derived from the dried seeds of rice, grown in the natural park, Camargue, of the Provence region of France.
Corbion
PURASAL® Moist XS
A unique and time-tested active for haircare applications in particular, it augments deposition of panthenol, ethyl-panthenol and keratin amino acids. It provides benefits for both normal and damaged hair after single and cumulative applications, and it significantly improves water-retention, strengthens damaged hair and prevents color wash-out.
DSM
Quali® B - Niacinamide PC
A 100% natural, optimized preservative blend with broad-spectrum efficacy. It is low odor, mild, and works in a broad pH range.
INOLEX
Spectrastat™ PHL
A broad-spectrum preservation system that works in a large pH range and is water soluble. It is ideal for sensitive skin and especially useful in high water-content and cold process formulations.
Featured suppliers
First Responder Hair Mask
First Responder Hair Mask
For consumers on the go with little time but still want to flaunt their vintage beauty hairstyling, this deep repair and restoration hair mask is the right solution for damaged tresses. The First Responder Hair Mask is a full recovery hair solution. When applied once a week, this deep conditioning and strengthening hair mask treatment creates transformative looks to help get rid of split ends and promote healthy hair.
First Responder Hair Mask
For consumers on the go with little time but still want to flaunt their vintage beauty hairstyling, this deep repair and restoration hair mask is the right solution for damaged tresses. The First Responder Hair Mask is a full recovery hair solution. When applied once a week, this deep conditioning and strengthening hair mask treatment creates transformative looks to help get rid of split ends and promote healthy hair.
INOLEX
AminoSensyl™ HC
A cutting-edge amino lipid technology, that is a natural and sustainable solution for high-performance hair care. It creates rich textures and provides deep moisturization allowing weightless conditioning that smooths, defines, and strengthens hair. This 100% natural, quat-free hair conditioner is derived from the essential amino acid valine and Brassica napus seed oil.
INOLEX
LexFeel™ N350 MB
A multifunctional additive for personal care applications, it is used as a neutralizer, stabilizer, and pigment dispersion aid. It provides rapid, effective, and efficient neutralization without yellowing.
INOLEX
LexFeel™ WOW-A
A plant-based emollient that is fast-spreading and partially volatile, LexFeel™ WOW-A works well as a pigment-wetting agent and has both anti-whitening properties and an exceptional after-feel.
dsm-firmenich
PHYTANTRIOL
A unique and time-tested active for haircare applications in particular, it augments the deposition of panthenol, ethyl-panthenol, and keratin amino acids. After single and cumulative applications, it provides benefits for both normal and damaged hair. It significantly improves water retention, strengthens damaged hair, and prevents color wash-out.
dsm-firmenich
Quali® B - DL-Panthenol 75L
A 100% natural, optimized preservative blend with broad-spectrum efficacy. It is low odor, mild, and works in a broad pH range.
INOLEX
Spectrastat™ G2 Natural MB
A 100% natural, broad-spectrum, alternative preservation system that works in a wide pH range of 4-8. In emulsions, it has additional benefits of odor control and anti-soaping effects.
Dow
UCARE™ Extreme Polymer
A versatile, bio-derived, and biodegradable cationic cellulosic polymer, it helps deliver superior conditioning in haircare products and matches the performance of some silicones. Specifically designed for conditioners, leave-on products, and shampoos, it enhances combability, reduces breakage, and restores hydrophobicity to the hair.
Featured suppliers
Just Marvelous - Glitter Lash Topper
Just Marvelous - Glitter Lash Topper
Lashes are the most underestimated Glam spot we know, hence the creation of this cream based glitter enhanced, conditioning lash-tastic wand. Top off your favorite mascara or use is alone; add one, two or three coats (if you really want to go all in) and prepare to wow the crowds. Pro Tip: It can be used on brows too!
Just Marvelous - Glitter Lash Topper
Lashes are the most underestimated Glam spot we know, hence the creation of this cream based glitter enhanced, conditioning lash-tastic wand. Top off your favorite mascara or use is alone; add one, two or three coats (if you really want to go all in) and prepare to wow the crowds. Pro Tip: It can be used on brows too!
Cargill
Actigum CS 11 QS
COSMOS-approved non-ionic efficient thickener and suspensive agent with great sensory profile and wide pH stability and compatibility. 100% derived natural, cold processable and biodegradable.
EarthOil
Argan Oil Crude (FFL, Organic)
Excellent nourishing and moisturizing properties, as well as strengthening and shine benefits for hair; rich in omega 9 and 6. Fair For Life certified vegetable oil, cold-pressed in Morocco, guarantee fair trade and responsible supply chains with local co-operatives.
Biosynthetic
BioEstolide 1300
Emollient with strong oxidative stability. Shows excellent dispersion properties for pigments. High bio-content with a natural origin index of 0.95 according to ISO 16128.
Hallstar
Florasolvs® Sunflower-10
Hydrophilic, water-dispersible liquid emollient derived from ethoxylated high oleic sunflower oil glycerides. Co-emulsifying and hair conditioning agent.
DOW
MaizeCare™ Style Polymer
COSMOS-approved bio-based polymer derived from corn. Film former with superior stiffness to soft-touch styling. Hair styling performance is comparable to synthetic film formers, with the added benefit of being resistant to humidity. Provides adhesion and rub-off resistance. ISO 16128 eligible content up to 100%.
Cargill
Satiagum™ VPC 430
COSMOS approved thickening agent with effective fresh properties and good resistance to electrolytes. Natural carrageenan (lambda-type), made in France, cold processable. Natural origin of 1 according to ISO 16128.
Get Red-y Statement Gloss
Get Red-y Statement Gloss
Aren't we all searching for that ONE statement staple? Well, this is it. Sheer moisture and a rich non-sticky gel texture that feels as good as it looks. The shade that matches all skin tones and oh, it's VEGAN too. This formula delivers plumping hydrationg and nourishment for smoother, more supple lips with less fine lines. Pucker up like a 5-year-old, you're RED-Y.
Get Red-y Statement Gloss
Aren't we all searching for that ONE statement staple? Well, this is it. Sheer moisture and a rich non-sticky gel texture that feels as good as it looks. The shade that matches all skin tones and oh, it's VEGAN too. This formula delivers plumping hydrationg and nourishment for smoother, more supple lips with less fine lines. Pucker up like a 5-year-old, you're RED-Y.
Hallstar
Biochemica® Lavender Butter
Extract of whole lavender flowers into a butter base. Velvety “butter” at room temperature with a lavender smell. Provides soothing and calming effects, an excellent skin feel, moisturizing agent.
Hallstar
Biochemica® Chamomile Butter
Extract whole chamomilla recutita flowers into a proprietary butter base. Velvety butter with a wonderful aroma and elegant skin feel. Provides anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties, shine enhancement, and soothing and calming effects.
Poth Hille
Vegaleen (PHC 9679)
Soft and smooth emollient that can be used as an alternative to petroleum jelly. Great water resistance and protecting qualities. Palm-free and suitable for vegans. Natural origin index of 1 according to IS0 16128.
EarthOil
Grapeseed Oil Deodorised (Organic)
Vegetable oil with excellent emollient properties. Light, smooth, high fluidity and spreadability, quick penetrating while delivering a dry skin feel. The high content of omega 6 and the presence of omega 9 help soften and promote skin elasticity.
Poth Hille
Natural Vegan Beeswax Substitute (PHC 9677)
Natural origin blend of waxes designed to match the physical feel and characteristic behaviour of beeswax in cosmetic formulations, vegan. Excellent oil binder with good emulsifying abilities, structure and texture improver. Natural origin index of 1 (according to ISO 16128).
EarthOil
Pomegranate Seed Oil Crude (Organic)
Natural oil derived from pressed ripe pomegranate seeds. Fluid emollient with good spreadability and excellent cushion effect. Contains high content of omega-5 acid that provides anti-inflammatory properties. Coupled with the presence of polyphenols, contributes to anti-oxidant activity. It Imparts calming and soothing benefits, as well as regenerative properties.
Ellamera
PER-SUST™ 504
A multi-functional polymeric rheology modifier that is soluble in medium to high-polarity liquid carriers and oils such as esters and natural oils. The product can enable clear, thickened oils or thixotropic, water-repellent gels with film-forming properties.
Coming Clean Body Buffer
Coming Clean Body Buffer
This multi-faceted body scrub buffs away dead skin leaving nothing behind but smooth, silky, baby soft skin - yes please! We've added the best particle size scrubbers for optimal results. The fragrance brings back fond memories of the past transforming your shower into a moment of fantastical fun.
Coming Clean Body Buffer
This multi-faceted body scrub buffs away dead skin leaving nothing behind but smooth, silky, baby soft skin - yes please! We've added the best particle size scrubbers for optimal results. The fragrance brings back fond memories of the past transforming your shower into a moment of fantastical fun.
Cargill
Actigum™ CS 11 QD
COSMOS-approved biopolymer issued from bio-fermentation of sugar. Efficient thickening, stabilizing and suspending properties, cold processable with wide pH stability and compatibility.
Dow
ACULYN™ U Rheology Modifier
Efficient cold processable sulfate-free thickener. Extremely versatile ingredient with unique ease of use, wide compatibility, salt tolerance and high shear thinning profile. Ability to thicken clear gel systems, stabilize gel creams and emulsify various types of oils.
Angus
AMP-ULTRA™ PC 2000
Odourless multifunctional additive and neutralizer with a very good safety profile. Very mild for the skin, low dosage requirement. Improves product performances: enables rich, dense and stable foam in cleansing products.
Colonial
COLA®TERIC BBS
Palm-free and mild surfactant derived from babassu oil, sustainably grown and harvested from Brazil. Offers enhanced foaming and viscosity-building properties compared to standard coconut betaine or sultaine, with high active matter content. Natural origin index of 0.76 according to ISO 16128.
Dow
EcoSense™ 919
COSMOS-approved naturally sourced surfactant mild to the skin with excellent sensory appeal. Improves rinsability, and demonstrates the reduced potential for irritation to the skin. Mass balanced grade available.
Kao
LEVENOL® H&B
Liquid mild emollient of vegetable origin, good eco-toxicological properties. Cold-processable foam booster and thickener. Improves skin moisture, texture and conditioning properties. Mass balanced grade available.
Colonial Chemical
Poly Suga®Nate 160P NC
High-performance anionic surfactant polymer based on high molecular weight alkyl polyglucoside polymers. Extremely mild to both eyes and skin. Naturally derived from renewable sources, natural origin index of 1 according to ISO 16128.
Down Under
Pure Australian Sandalwood Hydrosol
Delicately fragranced solution of the plant’s water-soluble components, used as a water replacement. By-product of the steam distillation process of essential oil. Exhibits the same olfactory character as the sandalwood oil, yet in a milder format.
Pearls of Wisdom DIY Conditioner
Pearls of Wisdom DIY Conditioner
Climate positive beauty is the new norm, and solid formats allow for so much personalization all while saving water. This DIY solid conditioner is waterless and can be customized to meet your hair needs. It's the Goldy Locks of 2022. Simply add hot water to the beads and mix, mix, mix. Choose your booster, mix it in and massage onto wet hair, then sit back, relax and watch the magic happen. Pro Tip: tune into your fav podcast while it soaks in.
Pearls of Wisdom DIY Conditioner
Climate positive beauty is the new norm, and solid formats allow for so much personalization all while saving water. This DIY solid conditioner is waterless and can be customized to meet your hair needs. It's the Goldy Locks of 2022. Simply add hot water to the beads and mix, mix, mix. Choose your booster, mix it in and massage onto wet hair, then sit back, relax and watch the magic happen. Pro Tip: tune into your fav podcast while it soaks in.
Kao
DANOX® HC-30
Powerful conditioner combining fatty alcohols and cationic polymers for excellent flyaway control and good sensory feel. Acts as an emulsifier for ready-to-make conditioner. Vegetable origin and environmentally friendly. Natural origin index of 0.94 according to ISO 16128.
Colonial Chemical
Colonial Monolaurin MB
COSMOS approved, RSPO Mass Balance Certified and naturally-derived emollient and co-emulsifier. Promotes penetration of actives and enhances the aesthetics of formulations. Natural origin index of 1 according to ISO 16128.
Kao
EXCEPARL® LM-LC
ECOCERT approved, biodegradable and vegetable-origin emollient and thickener with hair conditioning properties. Cold processable. High spreadability, low oiliness, mild and safe product. Natural origin index of 1 according to ISO 16128.
Floratech
Floraesters K-100 Jojoba
COSMOS approved multifunctional ingredients comprised of hydrolyzed jojoba esters and jojoba esters. Has film-forming properties that are suitable for leave-on and rinse-off products. Improves water resistance and extends residence time of actives on skin and hair. Biodegradable and with a natural origin index of 1 according to ISO 16128.
Kao
KAO SOFCARE® GP-1
Eco-friendly, vegetable-based hair conditioning agent. Enhances hair shine, volume and manageability. It Imparts smoothness and heat protection. Easy-to-use. Naturality > 42%"
Down Under
Pure Manuka Oil - Premium Grade
COSMOS approved and biodegradable essential oil, steam distilled from the leaves and the terminal branches of the scrub tree Leptospermum scoparium, native to both New Zealand and Australia. Opens with pleasant rosy top notes and gradually transitions into earthy dry, woody under notes.
EarthOil
Shea Butter Refined (FFL, Organic)
Organic Fair For Life and biodegradable certified butter coming from cooperatives of women in Ghana and Burkina Faso. Attractive emollient for hair and skin care applications whose strength lies in its very high content of unsaponifiable and vitamins.
Cargill
Sustainable Cocoa Butter
COSMOS approved Rainforest Alliance-certified Mass Balance emollient that brings nourishing properties to the hair. Demonstrates a unique crystallization which benefits the sensory, viscosity and texture of the final formulation. Biodegradable and with a natural origin index of 1 according to ISO 16128.
Strokes of Velvet BB Crayon
Strokes of Velvet BB Crayon
Creamy, nude, gorgeous. This light coverage stick can be applied across the face to give a no-makeup look with a dewy finish. The texture is rich and melts into the skin, spreading easily. It's a multi-functional crayon with hybrid skincare qualities, formulated with soothing nourishing ingredients and pigments that smooth out the complexion. Blend it seamlessly and smile, you look amazing!
Strokes of Velvet BB Crayon
Creamy, nude, gorgeous. This light coverage stick can be applied across the face to give a no-makeup look with a dewy finish. The texture is rich and melts into the skin, spreading easily. It's a multi-functional crayon with hybrid skincare qualities, formulated with soothing nourishing ingredients and pigments that smooth out the complexion. Blend it seamlessly and smile, you look amazing!
Dow
DOWSIL™ 1686 Resin
A liquid phenyl silicone resin that offers shine and radiance contributes to a colour value and enables good coverage as well as moderate wear in personal care applications. This high refractive index product has multifunctional benefits making it ideal for use in a variety of personal care applications.
Cargill
Agri-Pure™ AP-20 MB
Natural coconut oil with softening properties for the skin. Melting ranges from 30°C to 34°C which perfectly melts at skin temperature. High oxidative stability, moisturizes and protects the skin. Produced from Mass Balance Sustainable Rainforest Alliance certified oil.
Colour by Univar
90233 Cogilor All Spice
Versatile medium brown shade pigment blend from COGILOR reimagined palette. Blends can be tailor-made to be adapted or provided in a delivery system to suit different requirements.
Dow
DOWSIL™ 1686 Resin Liquid
Low D4, D5, D6 liquid phenyl silicone resin with high refractive index. Gives a shine effect, imparting radiance or “dewiness”. Brings a high level of performance in colour cosmetics, skincare and haircare. Easy to handle, no need for heating, compatible with a wide range of personal care ingredients.
Dow
DOWSIL™ EL-7314 Silicone Elastomer Blend
Silicone elastomer combines long-lasting benefits and extremely high comfort of wear. Provides a superior feel to BB creams. Can deliver transforming textures and exceptional skin substantivity. Ideal for semi-permanent claims in products such as transient tattoos or makeup and long-lasting effects for skincare products.
Dow
DOWSIL™ FA PEPS Silicone Acrylate
Low D4, D5, D6 long-lasting film-former. Provides excellent sebum, water and wear resistance and comfort to wear. Formulated in a bio-based carrier, allows cosmetic formulations to have a higher naturality content (ISO 16128 eligible content up to 60%).
Hallstar
Olivem 2090
COSMOS approved a combination of polyglycerol esters of olive oil fatty acids and poly ricinoleic acid. Excellent dispersing agent; allows a reduction in solvent quantity. Can be used as a W/O primary emulsifier. Offers excellent sensorial and hydration benefits for multiple applications. Biodegradable, palm free, vegan friendly. Natural origin index of 1 according to ISO 16128.
Poth Hille
Refined Sunflower Wax (PHC 3439)
Plant/vegetable-derived hard wax obtained from the winterization of sunflower oil. Structuring agent, excellent oil gelling properties, allowing use at low concentration. Can be used as a replacement for carnauba, candelilla or mineral waxes. Natural index of 1 according to ISO 16128.
Hallstar
SolaStay® S1
Energy transfer quencher to stabilize target photosensitive ingredients. Used with mineral UV filters and/or cosmetic colourants, mitigates the photocatalytic and reactive oxygen species-generating activities of these oxides.
Frill Seeker Cryo Gel Cream
Strokes of Velvet BB Crayon
Cold is so HOT right now, Polar Bear plunge anyone? Treat yourself with this cooling gel cream that instantly revives you after a workout, or a long week! Moisturizes dry skin with a light non-sticky formula that glides on easily and quickly absorbs. It contains natural cooling agents to give it a fresh effect. Pro Tip: massage it in with an ice-cube for an extra Frill experience.
Frill Seeker Cryo Gel Cream
Cold is so HOT right now, Polar Bear plunge anyone? Treat yourself with this cooling gel cream that instantly revives you after a workout, or a long week! Moisturizes dry skin with a light non-sticky formula that glides on easily and quickly absorbs. It contains natural cooling agents to give it a fresh effect. Pro Tip: massage it in with an ice-cube for an extra Frill experience.
Hallstar
BIOCHEMICA® LIME BUTTER
ECOCERT approved and biodegradable natural butter derived from lime peel oil. Intense and pleasant citrus odor. Gives smoothness to the application. A bodying agent that gives anti-oxidant, moisturizing dermal barrier function restoration properties and acts as skin protectant.
Biosynthetic Technologies
BioEstolide™ 30
Low viscosity plant-based emollient with excellent oxidative stability. Provides light lubricious non-oily feel. With a high bio-content and a natural origin index of 0.69 according to ISO 16128 and biodegradable.
EarthOil
Calophyllum Oil Green Crude (Organic)
Vegetable oil coming from kernels. Rich in tocopherols and polyphenols (antioxidants) and Omega 9. Helps to increase the skin permeability and to soften and promote skin elasticity.
Floratech
Floraesters® 20
COSMOS approved and biodegradable unique botanical source of liquid wax esters non-comedogenic and derived exclusively from jojoba oil. Provides a rich emolliency with a melt point slightly above skin temperature and non-greasy luxurious skin feel. Clinically proven to reduce skin redness, provide superior skin hydration and restore skin barrier function. High oxidative stability.
EarthOil
Grapefruit White Oil LFC (Organic)
COSMOS approved grapefruit essential oil is extracted by cold expression of the peel, resulting in a pale yellow or golden yellow coloured oil with a fresh, sour and tangy scent. Low furanocoumarin content (LFC).
Hallstar
Olivem® 2020
Naturally-derived cold processable emulsifier based on olive oil chemistry for energy efficient operations. Combines excellent emulsification performance and natural dermollience. Acts as a thickener and sensory enhancer and contributes to great moisturization properties. Natural origin index of up to 0.65 according to ISO 16128.
Cargill Beauty
Satiagel™ VPC 614
COSMOS approved gelling agent. Gives transparent, strong and brittle gel with a short texture in the presence of electrolytes. Provides light film forming properties and fresh sensory. Biodegradable and natural carrageenan (kappatype), made in France, part of the Red Seaweed Promise™. Natural origin index of 1 according to ISO 16128.
Cargill Beauty
Satiagum™ VPC 430
COSMOS approved thickening agent, provides freshness, lubricity and a smooth application. Biodegradable and natural carrageenan (lambdatype), made in France, part of the Red Seaweed Promise™, cold processable. Natural origin index of 1 according to ISO 16128.
Co-Wash Low Poo Cleansing Conditioner
Timeless Tonic Foaming Face Serum
The ultimate frizz fighter - this shine enhancing smoothing serum is the power shot your dry hair needs. It helps detangle, smooth dry ends and frizz and does not weigh down the hair! Add it to damp hair just after the shower along the length of the hair and the ends. It also moisturizes and protects from heat and color damage so you can style as usual, guilt free.
Co-Wash Low Poo Cleansing Conditioner
The ultimate frizz fighter - this shine enhancing smoothing serum is the power shot your dry hair needs. It helps detangle, smooth dry ends and frizz and does not weigh down the hair! Add it to damp hair just after the shower along the length of the hair and the ends. It also moisturizes and protects from heat and color damage so you can style as usual, guilt free.
Cargill
Actigum™ CS 11 QD
COSMOS-approved non-ionic efficient thickener and suspensive agent with great sensory profile and wide pH stability and compatibility. 100% derived natural, cold processable and biodegradable.
Kao
AKYPO® FOAM LM 25
Mild, sulfate-free anionic surfactant. Ability to create rich, gentle and creamy foam with micro-size bubbles that contribute to a very dense and stable foam, improving the effectiveness of cleansing.
Hallstar
Biochemica® Coffee Butter
ECOCERT-approved butter with exceptional skin feeling and spreadability. It has strong anti-oxidative activity, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory, hair conditioning, moisturizing and bodying agent.
Colonial Chemical
Cola®Teric HBS
Naturally derived extremely mild amphoteric surfactant from hemp seed oil, harvested sustainably. Excellent viscosity building properties, add a luxurious feel to cleansers, especially well suited for sulfate-free systems. Can replace traditional alkanol amides in cleansing applications, especially sulfate-free and PEG thickener systems. Natural origin index of 0.87 according to ISO 16128
Dow
DOWSIL™ 979 Emulsion
Non-ionic amino siloxane emulsion, with no yellowing impact, delivers superior conditioning performance without weighing hair down. Improves wet and dry combing, reduces dry friction and hair breakage restores hair hydrophobicity and provides colour and heat protection. Suitable for all hair types. Improved sustainability benefits, including low Cyclomethicone content, palm oil free, effective at low use level, and lower ecotoxicity than the incumbent quaternary-based materials. "
Hallstar Beauty
Olivem® 1000
COSMOS approved biomimetic ingredient derived from olive oil; high performance primary O/W emulsifier with the ability to make liquid crystals. Improves wet combability in hair care products and shows good compatibility with cationic ingredients. Promotes the delivery of water-soluble active ingredients such as caffeine.
EarthOil
Roman Chamomile Oil (Organic)
Distilled essential oil native to Europe and North Africa with a sweet and herbaceous arome with notes of bright apple. Its warmth and gentleness can help create a relaxing and calming atmosphere.
Dow
UCARE™ Extreme Polymer
Versatile bio-based and biodegradable water soluble polymer (>50% bio-derived content) with superior conditioning results in rinse-off conditioners equivalent to amodimethicone. Suitable for all hair types. Also used in leave-on conditioners and shampoos. Derived from non-GMO and PEFC (Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification) certified wood pulp. Provides reduction in hair breakage and combing force, restores hydrophobicity and improves hair manageability to rinse-off conditioners.
The Only One Daily Facial Cream SPF 30
Timeless Tonic Foaming Face Serum
The ultimate frizz fighter - this shine enhancing smoothing serum is the power shot your dry hair needs. It helps detangle, smooth dry ends and frizz and does not weigh down the hair! Add it to damp hair just after the shower along the length of the hair and the ends. It also moisturizes and protects from heat and color damage so you can style as usual, guilt free.
The Only One Daily Facial Cream SPF 30
Cargill
Actigum™ VSX 20
COSMOS-approved and biodegradable combination of xanthan gum and sclerotium gum. Provides thickening, stabilizing and suspending properties with a smooth and non-sticky touch.
Dow
SunSpheres™ BIO SPF Booster
Bio-based and readily biodegradable SPF booster that enables greater SPF efficiency in sun care and daily wear SPF products. Derived from PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) certified wood pulp, works with both organic and inorganic UV filters (ISO 16128 eligible content up to 97%).
Colonial Chemical
Cola®Fax CPE-K
COSMOS-approved naturally-derived water soluble O/W emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. Can be used as the primary emulsifier and at low concentrations, emulsion stabilizer. Provides a silky powdery after-feel. Natural origin index of 1 according to ISO 16128.
Floratech
Floraesters K-20W® Jojoba
COSMOS-approved multifunctional emollient derived from jojoba oil, a unique botanical source of liquid wax esters. Remarkable substantivity on the skin improves water resistance and skin barrier function. Reduces skin redness and pore size. Natural origin index of 1 according to ISO 16128.
Hallstar
Oliwax® LC
Co-emulsifying wax derived from natural oil. Liquid crystal promoter. Acts as an SPF booster in sunscreen emulsions, and provides a nice skin feel, stability and viscosity.
Hallstar
HALLBRITE® BHB
Sunscreen active solvent with a low irritation potential and excellent spreadability, a good carrier, emollient and moisturizer. Improves SPF performance by increasing the polarity of the oil phase.
Hallstar
HallBrite® EZ-FLO ZDX Plus
Readily flowable dispersion of non-nano zinc oxide (58% active) combined with the extremely rapid and efficient photostabilizer SolaStay® S1. Much higher UVB protection (SPF) is achieved while maintaining comparable UVA protection (PFA).
Angus
TRIS AMINO™ ULTRA PC
100% biodegradable multifunctional additive with an excellent safety profile. Best neutralizing agent for PBSA. Avoids any recrystallization issues and keeps the pH stable.
Shine Shot Hair Glow Potion
Timeless Tonic Foaming Face Serum
The ultimate frizz fighter - this shine enhancing smoothing serum is the power shot your dry hair needs. It helps detangle, smooth dry ends and frizz and does not weigh down the hair! Add it to damp hair just after the shower along the length of the hair and the ends. It also moisturizes and protects from heat and color damage so you can style as usual, guilt free.
Shine Shot Hair Glow Potion
The ultimate frizz fighter - this shine enhancing smoothing serum is the power shot your dry hair needs. It helps detangle, smooth dry ends and frizz and does not weigh down the hair! Add it to damp hair just after the shower along the length of the hair and the ends. It also moisturizes and protects from heat and color damage so you can style as usual, guilt free.
Dow
DOWSIL™ OHX-0080 Fluid
Hydroxy-terminated high viscosity polydimethylsiloxane polymer that can be used in hair care. Helps increase viscosity in hair oils and provides heat protection. Provides clear formulations, cold processable.
Dow
HydroxySHIELD™ Polymer
An innovative hydroxyamino functionalized silicone that delivers superior conditioning to the surface of damaged hair, it restores hair’s hydrophobic state, reduces hair breakage and provides ease of styling benefits.
Dow
DOWSIL™ PMX-1507 Fluid
Blend of 18.5% of an ultra high viscosity dimethiconol in volatile dimethicone. Provides smoothness and slipperiness to hair, conditions hair, provides heat protection, combing force reduction and imparts shine. Similar sensory on hair to Xiameter™ PMX-1501 Fluid.
EarthOil
Mandarin Red Oil (Organic)
Cold expressed essential oil. With its light pleasant scent, gives formulations a sweet, warm fragrance that blends well with other earthy scents.
Hallstar
Sensolene®
A readily biodegradable lipid derived from olive oil with a biomimetic activity. Improves formula spreadability, has great sensorial properties, a high dermo-compatibility and a pro-barrier effect. Provides nourishment and restructuring, acts as a moisturizing and shine enhancement agent.
Hallstar
Sensolene® Light ET
COSMOS-approved active emollient combining superior emolliency with antioxidant benefits. A multifunctional biomimetic ingredient derived from olive oil and olive leaves that gives an extremely light touch to every formulation. Shine enhancing and moisturizing agent.
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