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    3. Sensasil™ PCA

    Sensasil™ PCA

    Oil soluble organosilicone that offers outstanding emolliency and conditioning.

    INCI name

    PCA Dimethicone

    Sensasil PCA

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    Physical form at 25°C

    • Liquid

    Chemistry

    • Synthetic polymers

    Functions

    • Dispersing agents
    • Spreading agents

    Regional availability

    • Asia
    • Europe
    • Latin America
    • N America

    Category

    • Colour cosmetics

    Applications

    • Bath, shower & soaps
    • Antiperspirants & deodorants
    • Body care
    • Eye colour
    • Face colour
    • Hair colour
    • Hair conditioners - rinse off
    • Shampoos
    • Sun protection

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    Formulations

    Basic Beginnings Intensive Dermal Repair LC

    Envelope your skin with intensive levels of medical grade lanolin, MEDILAN ULTRA, whose biomimetic properties compliments your skin's natural protective performance. Repair and replenish dry, cracked or wounded skin with this non-tacky cream's tried and true active, lanolin, delivered through a...
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    Basic Beginnings Intensive Dermal Repair POWX

    Envelope your skin with intensive levels of medical grade lanolin, MEDILAN ULTRA, whose biomimetic properties compliments your skin's natural protective performance. Repair and replenish dry, cracked or wounded skin with this non-tacky cream's tried and true active, lanolin, delivered through a...
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    Revitalize Your Tresses Conditioner

    This high moisturizing formulation helps to minimize or alleviate dry skin conditions while leaving a smooth non-greasy feel. SENSASIL PCA leaves hair silky when dry. ARLASILK EFA enhances combability and feel.
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    Soothing Velvet Butter

    A body butter designed to pamper dry skin. CRODAMOL IPIS provides superb moisturization and is easy spreading. CRODAMOL GTEH is a delicate emollient with a sensorial profile similar to cyclomethicone. The liquid crystal structure of this O/W emulsion is stabilized by ARLACEL LC, enabling better...
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    Beach Babies w/o Sunscreen SPF 50+ Broad Spectrum

    It is easy to protect your child from the sun’s damaging UV rays with this CITHROL DPHS water-in-oil sunscreen featuring our SOLAVEIL TiO2 dispersions in both the internal and external phase of the emulsion. SENSASIL PCA and ARLACEL PS15E create a silky feel on application and dry down.
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    Clear & Smooth: Anti-Acne Treatment

    Improve the overall appearance of the skin and reduce acne lesions by over 50% in just 4 weeks by using Croda’s 3 step system for clearer and smoother skin. This treatment cream is made with CRODAFOS™ CES for targeted delivery of the 2.5% benzoyl peroxide. By boosting the penetration of benzoyl...
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    Satin Shimmer Eyeshadow

    Give your lids their Oscar-worthy moment with this luxurious eyeshadow. Crodamol™ STS adds shine and binding properties. Sensasil™ PCA provides a silky, velvety feel while Arlasense V5 creates an elegant emollience and binds the formulation. Vegesome™ Moist 24™ moisturises and improves skin...
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    Fill it in Brow Powder

    Brows are all the rage! Create striking brows with this easy to apply brow powder. Sensasil™ PCA creates a silky, cushiony feel to compliment the emollience of Arlasense V5 and Crodamol™ STS which are used as the binders in the formulation.
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    Smokey Velvet Eyeshadow

    Party like a rock star with this vibrant, matte eyeshadow. Sensasil™ PCA adds a silky, cushiony feel and compliments the emollience provided by Arlasnese V5 and Crodamol™ STS. Vegesome™ Moist 24™ adds long-lasting moisture and richness to the skin. The high spreading properties of Arlasense V5...
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    Hot Cleansing

    This formulation contains high amount of glycerin which could provides a warm feeling when applying and rubbing on skin. Cithrol™ DPHS and Span™ 120 are excellent W/O emulsifiers that create stable and high glycerin content W/O emulsion. Sensasil™ PCA is an oil soluble organosilicone that offers...
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    Xtra Protection Pressed Powder SPF 45+ Broad Spectrum PA ++++

    This silky-smooth pressed powder combines mineral pigments with Solaveil™ XTP-1 to provide powerful skin protection with sheer, natural-looking coverage. Combining exceptional UVA protection whilst maintaining excellent UVB protection to meet global regulations in a single active, Solaveil XTP-1...
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    GLAM FX Eyeshadow Palette - Arctic Chill

    Give your eyes the gift of glamour with our Glam FX Eyeshadow Palette, which showcases three exquisite colours all created using our Moonshine™ Effect Pigments. These borosilicate-based effect pigments give extraordinary intensity to cosmetic formulations, creating products with added sparkle and...
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    GLAM FX Eyeshadow Palette – Spiced Latte

    Give your eyes the gift of glamour with our Glam FX Eyeshadow Palette, which showcases three exquisite colours all created using our Moonshine™ Effect Pigments. These borosilicate-based effect pigments give extraordinary intensity to cosmetic formulations, creating products with added sparkle and...
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    GLAM FX Eyeshadow Palette – Autumn Haze

    Give your eyes the gift of glamour with our Glam FX Eyeshadow Palette, which showcases three exquisite colours all created using our Moonshine™ Effect Pigments. These borosilicate-based effect pigments give extraordinary intensity to cosmetic formulations, creating products with added sparkle and...
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    Flawless Fuid Foundation

    Flawless Fluid Foundation has been developed to create skin that appears dewy and flawless. The bonus inclusion of CityStem™ fights against pollution damage to the skin, a growing concern in today’s world; whilst Solaveil™ XT-300 provides daily UV protection of SPF 15. Working to bring this...
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    Pollution Defence Pressed Powder

    This silky-smooth pressed powder combines mineral pigments with Optisol™ OTP-1, a manganese-doped titanium dioxide powder, to provide powerful skin protection with sheer, natural-looking coverage. Optisol OTP-1 provides free radical scavenging abilities to effectively protect the skin against...
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    High Glow Pressed Highlighter

    Be sure to shimmer from every angle after an application of our High Glow Pressed Highlighter. With the incorporation of our new Moonshine™ Effect Pigments, this compact highlighter will give your complexion dazzling dimension due to the exceptional vibrancy demonstrated by our high-quality...
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    Low Glow Pressed Bronzer

    Harness the radiance of a sun-kissed glow with our Low Glow Pressed Bronzer. This compact bronzer will give your complexion a luminous brilliance only achievable by the inclusion of our Moonshine™ Effect Pigments. These borosilicate-based effect pigments add dimension and vibrancy to enhance any...
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    Light Cost-Effective Sunscreen Lotion SPF 45

    This formula provides the perfect combination between light feel, smooth and UV protection. With Sensasil™ PCA that delivers a light and soft skin feel. Volarest™ FL helps to stabilize and improve the structure of the emulsion while providing a tack-free afterfeel. The emulsifying system with...
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    Lightweight Cost-Effective Sunscreen Lotion SPF50+

    This formula provides the perfect combination between light wear and UV protection. Sensasil™ PCA provides a light and soft skin feel. Volarest™ FL helps to stabilize and improve the structure of the emulsion while providing a tack-free afterfeel. The emulsifying system with Crodafos™ CS20A which is...
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    Pearlescent Glow Luminising Cream

    Enhance your complexion with this pearlescent luminising cream. A seemingly white emulsion transforms upon application to the skin, leaving a subtle shimmer that is ideal for highlighting your features and supporting an even skin tone. This transformation is made possible due to the inclusion of...
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    Body & Hand Cream feat.香水(Collaborated by KOBAYASHI)

    This formulation was created in collaboration with Kobayashi Perfumery co.,ltd. It is a formulation that can handle everything from hand care to body care that contains the imitation of that "song" perfume that was a hit in Japan in 2020. Also, since fragrant body creams and hand creams were...
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    CICA Cream-J

    CICA cream is originated from Korea and is gaining popularity in Japan. It is said that the name comes from "CICA CARE," a protective tape that is applied to surgical scars and acne scars for skin protection. The appeal of CICA Cream is that it can help you to achieve a healthy skin by moisturising...
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    Neo BB Cushion Foundation

    Neo BB Cushion Foundation instantly transforms into a powder when applied onto the skin, leaving a soft, smooth and matte finish. A key component for this transformative phenomenon is the combination of CithrolTM DPHS and SpanTM 83 which allows excellent powder dispersion in oil. SolaveilTM XT-100...
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    Mango Hand Cream

    Cropure™ Mango Butter is in semi-solid form at room temperature due to the presence of unsaturated fatty acid in its profile. It’s non-tacky and non-greasy; melts smoothly when rubbed onto skin transforming into a protective and nourishing layer. Its high purity is unique on the market, and makes it...
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    Ready Set Defend Setting Powder SPF 20

    Be prepared for anything the day brings with Ready Set Defend Setting Powder SPF 20, a waterless, multi-functional setting powder and sunscreen. Not only does the combination of Solaveil™ XTP-1 and Solaveil CTP-1 provide unprecedented broad spectrum UV protection, but Optisol™ OTP-1 also defends...
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    Vinegar Wine Body Cream

    This is a luxurious body cream that combines Legance™, which beautifies legs and promotes blood flow. It also contains Crodarom™ Cider Vinegar EC, which has astringent properties with local grape wine. By using Crodafos™ series, emulsifiers, salt substances such as vinegar and grape wine, can be...
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    Glow the Distance Foundation SPF 30

    Great makeup starts with great skincare. The Glow-the-Distance Foundation SPF 30 bridges the gap between skincare and makeup, but also contains an ingredient which has been proven to actively heal and smooth your skin’s surface from the inside-out. This foundation provides a buildable,...
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