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Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. C9-12 Alkane
2. Mica
3. Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
4. Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
5. Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
6. Hydrogenated Castor Oil
7. Octyldodecanol
8. Tapioca Starch
9. Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate
10. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
11. Triethyl Citrate
12. Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
13. Ceramide NP
14. Copernicia Cerifera Wax\Copernicia Cerifera Cera\Cire De Carnauba
15. Sorbitan Oleate
16. Disteardimonium Hectorite
17. Silica
18. Kaolin
19. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
20. Tin Oxide
21. Tocopherol
22. Ascorbyl Palmitate
23. Titanium Dioxide
24. Iron Oxides
25. Iron Oxides
26. Iron Oxides
27. Aluminum Powder
28. Bismuth Oxychloride
29. Blue 1
30. Blue 1 Lake
31. Bronze Powder
32. Chromium Hydroxide Green
33. Chromium Oxide Greens
34. Copper Powder
35. Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide
36. Ferric Ferrocyanide
37. Green 5
38. Manganese Violet
39. Ultramarines
40. Yellow 5
41. Yellow 5 Lake

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view C9-12 alkane solvent with sunflower oil and Ceramide NP for hydration. Beeswax and carnauba wax provide structure; pigments offer color. Suited for dry skin or those preferring moisturizing makeup. Factory view: Incorporating ceramides into an oil stick increases stability challenges but significantly improves post-makeup skin comfort, reflecting the 'skincare makeup' trend.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

C9-12 Alkane

ANTICAKING

Mica

SKIN CONDITIONING

Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer DilinoleateSucrose Tetrastearate TriacetateHydrogenated Castor OilOctyldodecanol

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Tapioca Starch

Other ingredients

Polyglyceryl-3 OleateHelianthus Annuus Seed OilTriethyl CitrateLinum Usitatissimum Seed OilCeramide NPCopernicia Cerifera Wax\Copernicia Cerifera Cera\Cire De CarnaubaSorbitan OleateDisteardimonium HectoriteSilicaKaolinSynthetic FluorphlogopiteTin OxideTocopherolAscorbyl PalmitateTitanium DioxideIron OxidesIron OxidesIron OxidesAluminum PowderBismuth OxychlorideBlue 1Blue 1 LakeBronze PowderChromium Hydroxide GreenChromium Oxide GreensCopper PowderFerric Ammonium FerrocyanideFerric FerrocyanideGreen 5Manganese VioletUltramarinesYellow 5Yellow 5 Lake

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Ingredients explained

C9-12 Alkane

C9-12 alkanes; solvent and emollient. Lightweight feel, verify source and refining history.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

Sunflower seed wax for thickness/filming; waxy texture, potential comedogenic at high levels.

Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Synthetic ester moisturizer with excellent emolliency and smooth feel; non-comedogenic, used in premium formulations.

Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate

Sucrose ester surfactant with emulsifying and emollient properties; suitable for O/W systems with moderate HLB.

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Hydrogenated castor oil for emollient, emulsifying, mild cleansing; ensure high purity

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Tapioca Starch

Tapioca starch; powder thickener/oil absorbent; inert, mild comed risk at high conc

Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate

Gentle emulsifier, low irritancy; suitable for sensitive skin formulas, requires appropriate emulsification temperature.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Triethyl Citrate

Solvent/plasticizer at 1–10%; provides fresh feel, slight citrus scent

Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil

Flaxseed oil; high oleic, emollient; prone to oxidation.

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Copernicia Cerifera Wax\Copernicia Cerifera Cera\Cire De Carnauba

Carnauba wax for thickening and film; high melting point for shine and stiffness; natural source

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Kaolin

Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.

Tin Oxide

Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Aluminum Powder

Inorganic colorant; ensure fine milling; mechanical irritation risk; inhalation hazard.

Bismuth Oxychloride

White pigment at 5–20%; for makeup coverage, may cause sensitivity in some

Blue 1

Synthetic water-soluble dye for color; use within regulatory limits

Blue 1 Lake

Water-insoluble blue pigment dispersed in aqueous phase; ensure compliant use, no direct skin benefit

Bronze Powder

Bronze powder for color; non-reactive, check particle size

Chromium Hydroxide Green

Green colorant used for product aesthetics; purely a pigment.

Chromium Oxide Greens

Green inorganic colorant for pigmentation; non-allergenic, used in color cosmetics

Copper Powder

Copper powder; metallic colorant, antimicrobial; oxidizes, requires sealed packaging.

Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide

Inorganic pigment, blue 1; EU limit 0.1%, prohibited in aerosols, excellent dispersion.

Ferric Ferrocyanide

Colorant (Prussian blue); verify heavy metal limits for cosmetic safety

Green 5

Coloring agent for green tones; use within regulatory limits, no specific incompatibilities.

Manganese Violet

Purple inorganic pigment for color; water-insoluble, used in powders/creams

Ultramarines

Inorganic colorant for blue/purple shades; contains trace selenates, requires compliance with heavy metal limits.

Yellow 5

Synthetic dye for color; known allergen, may irritate sensitive skin.

Yellow 5 Lake

Yellow 5 lake for color; stability affected by pH and metal ions

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