Absorbent

Acrylates Crosspolymer

ACRYLATES CROSSPOLYMER

A synthetic polymer that absorbs moisture and helps stabilise product texture

Alumina

aluminum oxide

Naturally occurring mineral also called aluminum oxide Used as an abrasive, thickener, and absorbent in cosmetics

Aluminum Silicate

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Bentonite

Clay derived from volcanic ash (which is purified before becoming a cosmetic ingredient)

Boron Nitride

Synthetic, inorganic powder, which in cosmetics has absorbent

Calamine

CALAMINE

A soothing absorbent traditionally used to calm irritated and itchy skin

Calcium Carbonate

Chalk

Used as an absorbent in cosmetics

Calcium Silicate

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Cerium Oxide

CERIUM OXIDE

A nanoparticle ingredient with antioxidant potential for wound healing and skin regeneration

Charcoal Extract

CHARCOAL EXTRACT

A finely milled powder derived from charred plant material, used to condition and opacify skincare formulations

Charcoal Powder

Charcoal

Primarily carbon substance formed by charring organic material in absence of oxygen One teaspoonful of Activated Charcoal USP has a surface area of more than 10,000 square feet

China Clay

Kaolin

Naturally occurring clay mineral famously used in cosmetics for its absorbent properties

Fuller's Earth

Mineral substance that is similar to kaolin (a clay)

Guanosine

GUANOSINE

A nucleoside that supports skin conditioning and cellular communication

Hdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer

HDI/PPG/POLYCAPROLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER

A film-forming agent that helps maintain a smooth, even texture in powder formulations

Helichrysum Italicum Leaf Cell Extract

HELICHRYSUM ITALICUM LEAF CELL EXTRACT

Plant cell extract with absorbent and antioxidant properties for balanced skin

Hydrogenated Palm Acid

HYDROGENATED PALM ACID

A thickening agent derived from hydrogenated palm oil with opacifying properties

Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether

HYDROXYSTEARYL CETYL ETHER

A silicone-derived opacifier that creates a soft-focus effect in skincare formulations

Illite

French green clay

Mineral-sourced natural thickener

Iron Powder

IRON POWDER

A mineral powder used primarily for opacity and light-diffusing properties in cosmetic formulations

Magnesium

Earth mineral

Magnesium Hydroxide

Magnesium hydroxide is an active ingredient in milk of magnesia

Magnesium Oxide

MAGNESIUM OXIDE

A mineral powder that absorbs excess oil and helps balance skin pH

Maltodextrin

Saccharides

Plant-based sugar

Methyl Methacrylate

METHYL METHACRYLATE

A polymer that improves texture and appearance in powder formulations

Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer

Used as a texture-enhancing ingredient and film former in cosmetic formulations

Pei-14 PEG-24/PPG-16 Copolymer

PEI-14 PEG-24/PPG-16 COPOLYMER

A synthetic polymer that reduces clumping and improves powder texture in formulations

Pisum Sativum Starch

PISUM SATIVUM STARCH

A natural starch that absorbs excess moisture and helps create a smooth, refined skin texture

Sapphire Powder

SAPPHIRE POWDER

A mineral powder with potential applications in skin delivery and texture refinement

Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2

SODIUM ACRYLATES CROSSPOLYMER-2

A synthetic absorbent polymer that helps control excess moisture and oil in formulations

Zea Mays Corn Starch

corn starch, cornstarch

Starch obtained from corn that can be formulated to serve different roles Most famously used as an absorbent that tempers shine on oily skin

Zinc Ricinoleate

ZINC RICINOLEATE

A zinc salt that absorbs moisture and odour, commonly used in powder formulations