Indie Beauty at Croda
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Introducing Clear Beauty
According to a recent poll on our Instagram Story, 60% of respondents believe that ingredient functionality and sourcing are top concerns for consumers.
That's why at Croda, we are embracing Clear Beauty - where transparency meets personal care science.
📖 Check out our NEW 60-page e-Book to help you become a Clear Beauty brand:
Everything You Need to Know About Lab-Created and Natural Ingredients
Created in partnership with Lion Heart Media, this e-Book will give you access to why natural and synthetic ingredients are beneficial for your product development, how to promote the science behind lab-created ingredients, which questions to ask your ingredient supplier to become a transparent brand, a step-by-step process to selecting your ingredients, and more.
For a limited time, download your free copy below.
Indie beauty solutions
We are a sustainable beauty solutions provider to the Beauty and Personal Care industry. Using smart science, we partner with brands to create, formulate and develop safe and effective products in the most sustainable way. Our mission is Smart science to improve lives™.
Our five main brands, Croda, Sederma, Crodarom, Alban Muller International, and Parf'ex continuously invest in research and development with a constant focus on the changes that are happening in consumer routines and behaviours to remain market relevant. Always a step ahead when it comes to innovation, we are recognized for creative solutions to meet the demands of today's consumers and future trends in the cosmetics and beauty market.
Clear beauty solutions for hair care
16 Products available
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![Crodarom Cider Vinegar EC]()
Crodarom® Cider Vinegar EC
A recognised grandmothers remedy, dedicated to unbalanced skin prone to seborrheic or acne, and greasy hair with dandruff, made from French cider vinegar.
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![Apiscalp]()
Apiscalp®
Apiscalp® has been designed to provide beauty and comfort to both oily scalp and dry scalp. Apiscalp® fights against dandruff, itching, dryness and hyperseborrhea. From a natural origin, Apiscalp® offers...
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![Crodazoquat MCC]()
Crodazoquat™ MCC
Crodazoquat MCC is a hair conditioning agent that meets the needs of an increasingly diverse global population who are seeking treatment for damaged hair. Its versatile performance makes it suitable for...
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![Crodazosoft DBQ]()
Crodazosoft™ DBQ
Softening and conditioning agent for hair - 70% active quaternary utilises unique chemistry to provide formulators with a variety of functional benefits that include exceptional softening and conditioning...
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![ECO Brij L4 MBAL]()
ECO Brij™ L4 MBAL
ECO Brij surfactants are available as part of Croda’s 100% renewable, 100% bio-based ECO Range of surfactants. These 100% bio-based products eliminate the need to choose between high performance and fully...
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![ECO Brij O20 MBAL]()
ECO Brij™ O20 MBAL
ECO Brij surfactants are available as part of Croda’s 100% renewable, 100% bio-based ECO Range of surfactants. These 100% bio-based products eliminate the need to choose between high performance and fully...
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![ECO Tween 28]()
ECO Tween™ 28
ECO Tween surfactants are available as part of Croda’s 100% renewable, 100% bio-based ECO Range of surfactants. These 100% bio-based products eliminate the need to choose between high performance and...
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![Hairspa]()
Hairspa™
Hairspa™ helps to control the development of pathogens while potentiating and preserving the activity of local probiotics.
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![KeraMatch V]()
KeraMatch™ V
KeraMatch V is a plant-derived protein blend, designed to offer a viable alternative to animal derived keratin to improve the overall quality of damaged and fragile hair
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![Mirustyle MFP PE]()
MiruStyle™ MFP PE
Provides excellent retention without affecting the feel or sheen of the hair. Reduces frizz and static flyaway in leave-in styling products, shampoos and conditioners.
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![Nutrinvent Balance]()
Nutrinvent Balance™
Nutrinvent Balance employs novel encapsulation technology to provide the targeted delivery and controlled release of actives onto the scalp and hair, to deliver instant improvements in scalp oiliness.
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![Phytessence Hazel Leaf]()
Phytessence™ Hazel Leaf
Phytessence™ Hazel Leaf is a scalp care ingredient that brings vitality and energy to the scalp.
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![Procapil]()
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![SensaLuxe DF]()
SensaLuxe™ DF
With consumers increasingly looking to limit the impact they have on the world around them, SensaLuxe DF is a naturally derived, biodegradable active that delivers consumer perceivable improvements, for...
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![Silverfree]()
Silverfree™
This biomimetic peptide supports the progressive restoration of the original hair pigmentation with a remnant effect, while protecting it from oxidative damage.
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![VibraRiche]()
VibraRiche™
A patented liquid technology that offers hair colour formulators the advantage of delivering shiny, more vibrant, and longer lasting colour to the consumer.
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Clear beauty solutions for skin care
21 Products available
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![Amberstem]()
Amberstem®
This eco-designed active ingredient evens the skin tone and fades dark areas. Amberstem® provides a lucent and healthy amber tone to olive complexions.
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![Ameyezing]()
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![Arlasense V5]()
Arlasense™ V5
Arlasense V5, with its vegan suitable* credentials, can deliver functionality, aesthetics and ethics all in one ingredient. It has an appealing sensory, high degree of skin spreading and wide pH tolerance....
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![BB-Biont]()
BB-Biont™
BB-BIONT™ is a biomimetic peptide and a gentle alternative to aesthetic medicine allowing to smooth the appearance of pockmarks.
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![Cithrol DPHS]()
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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![Cithrol PGTL]()
Cithrol™ PGTL
Our novel non-ionic water-in-oil emulsifier lets you create unexpected formulation sensories, whilst reducing environmental impact via cold formulating process
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![Citystem]()
Citystem®
This eco-designed active ingredient provides a global solution against both environmental and screen light pollution damage to the skin to leave it looking smooth and flawless. A recent test showed its...
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![Beauty and Personal Care at Croda showing girl with healthy hair and skin]()
Crodamol™ IPIS
Exceptional cleansing emollient offering outstanding performance in make-up removers. With ideal sensory characteristics, Crodamol IPIS delivers an effective and consumer-appealing daily skin cleansing...
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![Crodarom Amethyst GL]()
Crodarom® Amethyst GL
Amethyst is a semi-precious stone sourced in France and inspired by modern alchemy of body and mind, with vitalising and renegerating properties.
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![Cropure Mango Butter]()
Cropure™ Mango Butter
Cropure Mango Butter has an unique sensory and has excellent stability against oxidation and rancid odour from interfering scent system of the product in long term.
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![Crystalide]()
Crystalide®
Crystalide® is a skin care alternative to the traditional highlighter as this bio-harmonical peptide exerts a holistic activity in the epidermis for a natural glowy look.
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![ECO Brij S2 MBAL]()
ECO Brij™ S2 MBAL
ECO Brij surfactants are available as part of Croda’s 100% renewable, 100% bio-based ECO Range of surfactants. These 100% bio-based products eliminate the need to choose between high performance and fully...
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![Feminage]()
Feminage™
Fights against skin sagging. Feminage™ offers skin elasticity and firming benefits, helping reduce jowl sagging, droopy eyelids, crow’s feet wrinkles and marionette lines of menopausal women.
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![Hydrosativum P]()
Hydrosativum P
Protein derived moisturising active for skin and hair care. Hydrates hair at low relative humidities and is naturally substantive to a variety of hair types. Proven to improve skin firmness and elasticity....
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![Majestem Drypure]()
Majestem® Drypure®
This powder version of Majestem® is an eco-designed, pure lyophilised plant cell culture extract, without excipient, easily dispersible in powder make-up or powder format skincare. Effective right from...
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![Matrixyl 3000]()
Matrixyl® 3000
Matrikines anti-wrinkle complex helps reverse the chronological ageing as attested by the regulation of senescence markers and reduce the cutaneous photo damage by restructuring the fragile network of...
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![NG Shea unsaponifiable]()
NG Shea unsaponifiable™
NG Shea unsaponifiable™ is a new grade of shea butter obtained by an innovative sustainable process which allows high concentration of unsaponifiables. It promises a golden repair to the lips, in only...
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![Phytessence Peach Flower]()
Phytessence™ Peach Flower
Phytessence Peach flower is the anti-asphyxia solution to fight against the harm of pollution.
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![PoreTect]()
PoreTect®
PoreTect® is the new skin texture rejuvenator from Sederma. Acting as a skin architect, this eco-designed active ingredient counteracts the age-related cutaneous pore enlargement phenomenon. PoreTect®...
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![SP Supermol B MBAL]()
SP Supermol B MBAL
As a 100% non-animal derived alternative to lanolin, this versatile emollient is suitable for use in a variety of personal care applications.
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![Versathix]()
Versathix™
Versathix is an exceptionally versatile rheology modifier that provides viscosity building across a wide variety of surfactant systems, with a neutral effect on foaming. Versathix provides excellent thickening...
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Clear beauty solutions for sun care
16 Products available
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![Crodamol ISIS]()
Crodamol™ ISIS
A naturally derived emollient of vegetable origin which works in a novel way allowing the skin to naturally maintain its optimum level of hydration.
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![Crodamol SSA]()
Crodamol™ SSA
Discover a sensory alternative to Squalane with Crodamol SSA, designed to meet the needs of the formulator looking for an elegant skin feel. 100% naturally derived, Crodamol SSA delivers a soft, velvety...
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![Infraveil IT-600]()
Infraveil™ IT-600
Infraveil IT-600 is a physical shield to IRA rays delivering instant skin protection from IR-Aging. Infraveil IT-600 has a large particle size yet minimal whitening on skin thanks to its patented dispersion...
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![Optisol OTP-1]()
Optisol™ OTP-1
When looking to achieve protection against multiple forms of environmental aggressors in personal care formulations, Optisol OTP-1 is the answer. Proven pollution protection benefits, as well as its natural...
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![Solaveil CT-300]()
Solaveil™ CT-300
Dispersion of hydrophobic titanium dioxide in a naturally derived carrier oil. Provides high SPF efficacy with true transparency on the skin.
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![Solaveil CZ-300]()
Solaveil™ CZ-300
Dispersion of zinc oxide in a naturally derived carrier oil. Provides effective UVA protection with true transparency on the skin.
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![Solaveil HTP1]()
Solaveil™ HTP1
Balancing an effective particle size with appealing aesthetics, our latest innovation brings perfect harmony to your skin protection products. Solaveil HTP1 is a sunscreen grade Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)...
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![Solaveil MZ3-100]()
Solaveil™ MZ3-100
Combining all the benefits of micron-sized Zinc Oxide (ZnO) with unrivalled transparency on the skin, the Solaveil MicNo range provides formulators with the best of both worlds. Solaveil MZ3-100 is an...
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![Solaveil MZ3-300]()
Solaveil™ MZ3-300
Combining all the benefits of micron-sized Zinc Oxide (ZnO) with unrivalled transparency on the skin, the Solaveil MicNo range provides formulators with the best of both worlds. Solaveil MZ3-300 is COSMOS...
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![Solaveil MZ7-100]()
Solaveil™ MZ7-100
Combining all the benefits of micron-sized Zinc Oxide (ZnO) with unrivalled transparency on the skin, the Solaveil MicNo range provides formulators with the best of both worlds. Solaveil MZ7-100 is a silane...
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![Solaveil MZP3]()
Solaveil™ MZP3
Combining all the benefits of micron-sized Zinc Oxide (ZnO) with unrivalled transparency on the skin, the Solaveil MicNo range provides formulators with the best of both worlds. Solaveil MZP3 is COSMOS...
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![Solaveil MZP7]()
Solaveil™ MZP7
Combining all the benefits of micron-sized Zinc Oxide (ZnO) with unrivalled transparency on the skin, the Solaveil MicNo range provides formulators with the best of both worlds. Solaveil MZP7 is a silane...
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![Solaveil MZP8]()
Solaveil™ MZP8
Combining all the benefits of micron-sized Zinc Oxide (ZnO) with unrivalled transparency on the skin, the Solaveil MicNo range provides formulators with the best of both worlds. Solaveil MZP8 is a COSMOS...
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![Solaveil XT-100]()
Solaveil™ XT-100
Oil based titanium dioxide dispersion offering unprecedented broad spectrum protection and a light, elegant skin feel. Allows the formulation of high SPF, broad spectrum sun protection products using...
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![Beauty and Personal Care at Croda showing girl with healthy hair and skin]()
Solaveil XTP1
Combining exceptional UVA protection with high UVB efficacy, this TiO2 powder allows the creation of globally approved formulations as the sole active
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![Solaveil XTP2]()
Solaveil™ XTP2
Solaveil XTP-2 is a silica coated powder variant of the Solaveil SpeXtra range. Delivering unprecedented broad spectrum UV protection; this revolutionary technology provides a much higher level of UVA...
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Clear beauty solutions for cosmetics
31 Products available
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![Crodabond CSA]()
Crodabond™ CSA
This 100% naturally derived film-former and adhesive polymer that provides multiple benefits for both hair care and colour cosmetic applications. It is able to smooth and seal lifted cuticles, repair split...
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![Crodamol ISIS]()
Crodamol™ ISIS
A naturally derived emollient of vegetable origin which works in a novel way allowing the skin to naturally maintain its optimum level of hydration.
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![Cromollient DP3A]()
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![Crystalide]()
Crystalide®
Crystalide® is a skin care alternative to the traditional highlighter as this bio-harmonical peptide exerts a holistic activity in the epidermis for a natural glowy look.
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![Liquiwax PolyIPL]()
Liquiwax™ PolyIPL
A soft, buttery solid with no odor and a low melting point, Liquiwax PolyIPL is a novel, high molecular weight polymeric ester that provides conditioning, emolliency and cushion to the skin. It is a synthetic...
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![Moonshine Astral Effect Blue Shimmer]()
Moonshine™ Astral™ Effect Blue Shimmer
The Astral Effect series is comprised of borosilicate-based interference effect pigments with a unique borosilicate substrate thickness of 350nm.
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![Moonshine Astral Effect Gold Super Shimmer]()
Moonshine™ Astral™ Effect Gold Super Shimmer
The Astral Effect series is comprised of borosilicate-based interference effect pigments with a unique borosilicate substrate thickness of 350nm.
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![Moonshine Astral Effect Green Shimmer]()
Moonshine™ Astral™ Effect Green Shimmer
The Astral Effect series is comprised of borosilicate-based interference effect pigments with a unique borosilicate substrate thickness of 350nm.
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![Moonshine Astral Effect Red Shimmer]()
Moonshine™ Astral™ Effect Red Shimmer
The Astral Effect series is comprised of borosilicate-based interference effect pigments with a unique borosilicate substrate thickness of 350nm.
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![Moonshine Astral Effect Silver White Super Shimmer]()
Moonshine™ Astral™ Effect Silver White Super Shimmer
The Astral Effect series is comprised of borosilicate-based interference effect pigments with a unique borosilicate substrate thickness of 350nm.
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![Moonshine Astral Effect Violet Super Shimmer]()
Moonshine™ Astral™ Effect Violet Super Shimmer
The Astral Effect series is comprised of borosilicate-based interference effect pigments with a unique borosilicate substrate thickness of 350nm.
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![Moonshine Colour Travel Blue-Green-Gold Ultra Sparkle]()
Moonshine™ Colour Travel Blue-Green-Gold Ultra Sparkle
The Moonshine Colour Travel series is comprised of multi-colour shifting borosilicate-based effect pigments.
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![Moonshine Colour Travel Gold-Red-Violet Sparkle]()
Moonshine™ Colour Travel Gold-Red-Violet Sparkle
The Moonshine Colour Travel series is comprised of multi-colour shifting borosilicate-based effect pigments.
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![Moonshine Colour Travel Red-Violet-Blue Shimmer]()
Moonshine™ Colour Travel Red-Violet-Blue Shimmer
The Moonshine Colour Travel series is comprised of multi-colour shifting borosilicate-based effect pigments.
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![Moonshine Colour Travel Violet-Blue-Green Ultra Sparkle]()
Moonshine™ Colour Travel Violet-Blue-Green Ultra Sparkle
The Moonshine Colour Travel series is comprised of multi-colour shifting borosilicate-based effect pigments.
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![Moonshine Ultra Effect Deep Turquoise Ultra Shimmer]()
Moonshine Ultra Effect Deep Turquoise Ultra Shimmer
The Moonshine Ultra Effect series is comprised of single colour borosilicate-based effect pigments.
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![Moonshine Ultra Effect Emerald Green Ultra Shimmer]()
Moonshine Ultra Effect Emerald Green Ultra Shimmer
The Moonshine Ultra Effect series is comprised of single colour borosilicate-based effect pigments.
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![Moonshine Ultra Effect Grey Sparkle]()
Moonshine™ Ultra Effect Grey Sparkle
The Moonshine Ultra Effect series is comprised of single colour borosilicate-based effect pigments.
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![Moonshine Ultra Effect Hot Pink Shimmer]()
Moonshine™ Ultra Effect Hot Pink Shimmer
The Moonshine Ultra Effect series is comprised of single colour borosilicate-based effect pigments.
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![Moonshine Ultra Effect Amethyst Purple Ultra Shimmer]()
Moonshine Ultra Effect Amethyst Purple Ultra Shimmer
The Moonshine Ultra Effect series is comprised of single colour borosilicate-based effect pigments.
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![Moonshine Ultra Colour Travel Blue-Green-Gold Ultra Sparkle Red]()
Moonshine™ Ultra Colour Travel Blue-Green-Gold Ultra Sparkle Red
A red, borosilicate-based effect pigment that visually transforms through shades of blue, green and gold.
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![Moonshine Ultra Colour Travel Gold-Red-Violet Ultra Sparkle Pink]()
Moonshine™ Ultra Colour Travel Gold-Red-Violet Ultra Sparkle Pink
A pink, borosilicate-based effect pigment that visually transforms through shades of gold, red and violet.
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![Moonshine Ultra Colour Travel Red-Violet-Blue Ultra Sparkle Red]()
Moonshine™ Ultra Colour Travel Red-Violet-Blue Ultra Sparkle Red
A red, borosilicate-based effect pigment that visually transforms through shades of red, violet and blue.
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![Moonshine Ultra Colour Travel Violet-Blue-Green Ultra Sparkle Blue]()
Moonshine™ Ultra Colour Travel Violet-Blue-Green Ultra Sparkle Blue
A blue, borosilicate-based effect pigment that visually transforms through shades of violet, blue and green.
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![NailHero]()
NailHero™
Designed to deliver rapid results, NailHero is an encapsulated nail care complex with proven efficacy in nail polish systems.
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![Neonyca]()
Neonyca®
Neonyca® helps improving nail thickness, smoothness, cohesion and moisture. It provides beauty and resilience to the nail while enhancing the beauty properties of nail polish. This natural ingredient is...
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![OleoCraft LP-20]()
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.
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![Sebuless]()
Sebuless®
New multifunctional ingredient designed and demonstrated to mattify and equalise the skin tone of oily and acne-prone skin, in just one month. Unprecedented test method on normal human sebocytes.
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![Super Sterol Liquid]()
Super Sterol Liquid
Excellent skin conditioning, skin repair and moisturising agent. Provides high gloss and shine to lipsticks. Ideal for skin repair creams, baby creams, creams and cleansers. Suitable for Cold Processing.
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![SP Syncrowax SB1 MBAL]()
SP Syncrowax™ SB1 MBAL
A special blend of 100% non-animal derived, non-GMO blend of waxes and emulsifiers providing a vegan alternative to natural beeswax.
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Upcoming indie beauty events
Beauty Connect: Personalized Beauty USA
March 30-31, 2022 | San Francisco, CaliforniaExplore the novel ways brands are personalizing their products and how to implement them into your products at our innovation sessions, and dive into the personalized product development or customer experience tracks to personalize your event experience.
Suppliers' Day
May 3-4, 2022 | New York City, New YorkWith a focus on sustainability and science, this event is a must-see for all of those involved in the personal care industry with exhibitors, speakers and attendees from leading companies around the globe.
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The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the rise of conscious consumerism and mindful consumption. Conscious consumers have a holistic approach to purchasing decisions with specific expectations from...
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‘What’s Your Purpose?’ Discover how sustainability is evolving the Personal Care industry with Mintel
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Sulphates in the Personal Care industry - myth busting
Sulphates have acquired a negative consumer perception in recent years and, as a result, can carry some negative connotations. But why are these ingredients demonised in the mind of consumers, and...
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Introducing Purposeful Beauty™
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Resilient beauty and the consumer desire to ‘bounce back’ in 2022
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