Primer and Sheer Foundation

Two-layer mineral-based formula that stretches and blends well with the skin. Cithrol™ CithrolTM DPHS improves powder dispersion and formulation stability.Span™ 120 contributes to better low-temperature stability. UltimoPure™ Crodamol™ OSU has a light texture yet provides excellent dispersion of UV absorbers and pigments. Crodamol™ AB is a very light, non-sticky emollient. It is also excellent for dissolving OleoCraft™ LP-20. UltimoPure™ Crodamol™MIO improves the creaking of powders. SP OleoCraftTM LP-20 MBAL gives water-resistant films. Solaveil™ XTP-1 provides protection against an unprecedentedly wide range of UV wavelengths.

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Formulation details

Category/Applications

Sun care - Sun protection

Phase type

Multiple phase dispersed

Textures

Milky

Formats

Lotion

Transparency

Opaque

Consumer benefit

Light
Solar protection

Laboratory

Japan

Products included in this formulation

Cithrol™ DPHS

Can be used to make stable, fluid, high water content W/O emulsions which have the feel of O/W.

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Crodamol® OSU

Ultrafine emollient diester developed specially for personal care and pharmaceutical applications. Non-occlusive emollient for skin care. Glossing agent in hair care, ideal for leave-on treatments.

Crodamol™ AB

High quality ultrafine emollient monoester, developed specially for personal care and pharmaceutical applications. Exceptionally light, non greasy emollient. Excellent solvent and solubiliser,...

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OleoCraft™ LP-20

Oil structuring polymer with impressive film forming ability. Delivers wear and water resistance benefits in skin, lip, eyelash and sun care applications.

Solaveil™ XTP1

COSMOS-approved titanium dioxide powder that offers unprecedented broad spectrum UV protection. The large particle size offers a higher level of UVA protection than traditional grades of TiO2.

SP OleoCraft LP-20 MBAL

Oil structuring polymer with impressive film forming ability. Delivers wear and water resistance benefits in skin, lip, eyelash and sun care applications.

Span™ 120

Sorbitan ester widely used in personal care products. Excellent W/O emulsifier for protective, baby care and general purpose emollient creams. Wetting and dispersing agent for physical sunscreens and...

Glowing Boost Multi-Use Liquid Blush

This highly pigmented multi-functional liquid blush will give an instant pop of colour to your cheeks, eyelids and lips. It blends into the skin for a shot of vitality and a glowing boost. SP Cithrol™ PGTL MBAL forms a robust W/O emulsion at a low usage level whilst offering a fresh, light and...

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Peptide Plumping Glossy Stick

Pamper your lips with this colourless peptide infused treatment. This >93% natural (ISO16128) glossy stick moisturises, plumps and smooths your lips with a glossy finish. The stick structure is obtained thanks to the combination of Syncrowax™ BB4 and SP OleoCraft™ LP-20, which provide firmness,...

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Skin Cream with 10% Ceramide BP

Arlacel™ 165 is a versatile oil-in-water emulsifier, mainly for non-polar oil phases. It can serve as the sole emulsifier for mildly acidic O/W creams and lotions, as well as other O/W electrolyte products. UltimoPure™ Crodamol™ OSU is a light ester. DS-Ceramide BP™ was developed based on the...

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Dayglide Soft-Matte Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40

Dayglide Soft-Matte Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 delivers broad-spectrum mineral protection with a soft-matte finish designed for daily wear.

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Primer and Sheer Foundation

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