Ascorbyl palmitate
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- A fat soluble ester of Vitamin C
- Stored in the cell membranes until it is required by the body
- Vitamin C assists the skin to manufacture collagen, a protein that forms the basis of connective tissue
- A effective and natural antioxidant (free radical fighter) that prevents make-up colour change as well as promoting a healthy skin
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Bismuth oxychloride
CI 77163 |
- Bismuth is a by-product of lead and copper refining
- A mineral used for its refractive properties
- It also helps the make-up to stick on the skin
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Butyrospermum parkii
Shea butter |
- Derived from the fruit of the karate tree
- Emollient which is deeply moisturising, softening and nourishing
- Leaves a protecting film on the skin
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Caprylic / capric triglyceride
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- A fatty mixture of glycerides derived from coconut
- Used as an emollient and emulsifier
- Enhances smooth product application
- (Also found in human blood plasma)
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Carmine
CI 75470 |
- A natural red colourant used in some lip colours
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Cellulose
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- Produced from wood pulp
- Used as a thickener
- Extraction is via a hydrolysis (water) process
- Harvested from sustainable forest sources
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Cera alba
Beeswax |
- Harvested from bee hives
- Used as a thickener, emulsifier and stiffening agent in balms and creams
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Cetearyl wheatstraw glycosides
(&) Cetearyl alcohol
Wheatstraw extract
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- Extracted from the wheatstraw heads
- Extremely nourishing and skin protecting
- An emulsifying agent for oil-in-water emulsions
- This is a wax product and is not a grain distilled alcohol
- Gluten free
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Cetyl alcohol
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- Derived from coconut oil
- Fatty alcohol used as an emollient, emulsifier, thickening and carrying agent
- Note: this is NOT a grain distilled alcohol
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Citrus grandis oil
Grapefruit oil |
- Expressed from the grapefruit
- Helpful in treating acne, congested and oily skin
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Citrus grandis seed extract
Grapefruit seed extract |
- Extracted from the seeds of the grapefruit
- Has strong antibacterial and antioxidant properties
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Cera Carnauba
Carnauba wax |
- A wax that is derived from the leaves of the carnauba palm
- A waxy emollient
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Euphorbia cerifera wax
Candelilla wax |
- Extracted from the leaves and stems of the small candelilla shrub
- Used as a thickening and binding agent
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Ferric ferrocyanide
CI 77510 |
- A mineral pigment derived from iron
- Gives colour to our make-up
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Glycerin
Vegetable Glycerin
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- Derived from natural vegetable sources
- Excellent humectant & emollient properties
- Helps to hydrate, soften and soothe the skin
- Assists the outer epidermis in retaining moisture
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Hydrated silica |
- A ground up mineral found in nature as opal, a gemstone
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Hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides
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- Derived from palm oil
- An ester of the hydrogenated palm oil and glycerin that helps the consistency of pencils
- Hydrogenated oils are produced by adding hydrogen gas under high pressure to liquid oils so they will be semisolid at room temperature
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Hydrogenated vegetable oil
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- Derived from natural vegetable oils
- Helps the consistency of pencils
- Hydrogenated oils are produced by adding hydrogen gas under high pressure to liquid oils so they will be semisolid at room temperature
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Iron Oxides
CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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- Derived naturally from hematite
- A naturally occurring compound of iron and oxygen found in a range of colours from black to yellow
- Gives colour to the make-up
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Jojoba esters
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- Derived from the esterfication (natural process) of jojoba oil
- A wax ester that leaves a protecting film on the skin
- An emollient that helps with the smooth consistency of the cream
- An ester is a molecule of a fatty acid and a fatty alcohol combined
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Kaolin
Halloysite clay |
- Used as a thickening agent and to assist adhesion to the eye-lashes
- A pure white clay from Matauri Bay, New Zealand
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Lavandula angustifolia oil
Lavender oil |
- A soothing and balancing essential oil
- Distilled from the flowers and leaves of the lavender plant
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Leptospermum scoparium oil
Manuka oil |
- Distilled from manuka tree leaves and flowers Used for its skin toning and anti-microbial properties
- A concentrated essential oil with strong anti-septic properties
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Macadamia ternifolia seed oil
Macadamia seed oil |
- Extracted from macadamia nuts
- Has a fine texture that absorbs readily into the skin to nourish and protect
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Magnesium stearate
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- Naturally occurring in vegetable fatty acids Magnesium salt (a naturally occurring white alkaline powder) consisting mainly of stearic acid and palmitic acid
- Used as an emulsifying agent
- Also provides slip on the skin
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Manganese violet
CI 77742 |
- Manganese mineral pigment
- Gives colour to make-up
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Mel
Manuka honey
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- Derived from sustainable local bee-keeping / honey producers
- Maintains moisture level in the skin as a natural humectant
- International recognition for its antimicrobial properties referred to as UMF (Unique Manuka Factor)
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Melaleuca alternifolia oil
Tea tree oil |
- Steam distilled from the leaves and flowers of the tea tree
- Strong antibacterial and antiseptic properties
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Mica
CI 77019 |
- Muscovite is a common rock forming mineral and is found in sedimentary rocks
- Used for its reflective and refractive properties in make-up
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Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate |
- Binding agent for powders
- Derived from vegetable source
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Pelargonium graveolens oil
Geranium oil |
- Steam distilled from the flowers and leaves
- Useful for all skin conditions as it balances sebum and keeps the skin supple
- Has antiseptic properties
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Persea gratissima oil
Avocado oil |
- Extracted from the avocado fruit
- A nutritious oil containing vitamin D among others and essential fatty acids (linoleic acid) that make it very nourishing, restorative and moisturising
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Pyrus Malus seed oil
Apple seed oil |
- Emollient
- Gives slip and texture to lipsticks
- Anti-oxidant
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Ricinus communis oil
Castor oil |
- Extracted from the castor oil plant
- Used as an emulsifying carrier agent
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Rhus succedanea fruit wax
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- Derived from the fruit of the rhus succedanea tree in Japan (related to the mango and cashew tree)
- Provides smooth creamy base with enhanced skin application properties
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Sclerotium gum
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- A natural polysaccharide gel base used for its gelling, thickening and hydrating qualities
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Simmondsia chinensisseed oil
Jojoba seed oil |
- Extracted from the seeds of the jojoba plant
- This waxy oil by nature is similar to our own sebum
- An emollient that helps to lubricate and protect the skin
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Sodium PCA
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- Derived from coconut (L-glutamic acid)
- Sodium PCA provides a natural moisture factor to the skin – a natural component of skin that holds moisture in the skin
- Its humectant properties are used for the fluid consistency of the foundations
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Sorbic acid
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- An organic acid, derived from unripe berries
- Antimicrobial properties
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Stearic Acid
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- A natural waxy fatty acid
- Obtained from the hydrogenation of unsaturated vegetable oils
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Squalane
Vegetable squalane |
- Emollient that softens the skin and minimises small facial wrinkles
- Naturally occurs in the skin as a lubrication agent
- Derived from olive oil
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Talc
CI 77718 |
- Magnesium silicate – a natural earth mineral
- Talc ensures the best make-up application, colour and product stability
- It offers the highest level of skin protection available due to the fact that without water or penetration enhancing ingredients, it is not able to penetrate the skin
- In addition, talc is one of the only powders available that is not hydroscopic (does not absorb moisture)
- These factors combined are proven to ensure no talc or external pollutants, are absorbed into the skin
- Talc is bound with natural vegetable oils to ensure no air-borne particles are released – for maximum safety
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Tin Oxide |
- Derived naturally from tin oxides
- A naturally occurring compound of tin and oxygen found in a range of colours
- Gives colour to the make-up
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Titanium dioxide
CI 77891 |
- Derived from Titanium, which is extracted from the minerals Rutile and Ilmenite
- Used as a white pigment in soaps
- It gives the greatest covering and tinting power of any white pigment
- A natural sun protectant
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Tocopherol (Acetate)
Vitamin E |
- Derived from soy plants
- A potent antioxidant preserving the product and helping to prevent free radical damage on the skin
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Ultramarines
CI 77007 |
- Natural earth mineral
- Adds colour to selected eye shadows
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Vitis Vinifera seed oil
Grape seed oil |
- Obtained from pressing grape seeds
- High in skin beneficial fatty acid glycerides
- Used as a skin conditioning agent and emollient in lipsticks
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Zea mays starch
Corn starch |
- The dried starch powder of the maize grain, known as corn
- Gives the skin a fresh, silky and smooth feel
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Zinc Stearate |
- Improves the texture of cosmetics and improves application
- Adds a gloss sheen to cosmetics
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