We almost hate to admit it, but autumn is just around the corner for at least half of our audience, bringing with it dramatic color-change across the landscape. Where did the summer go? For others entering spring (and probably looking forward to it) the refreshed earth is awakening with color. In both cases, a color formulary seems appropriate; so we've included one here. Click on any headline to see the full formulary.
These are just a sampling of those available in our free Cosmetics & Toiletries Bench Reference (CBR). To see others, additional ingredients or find supplier contact information, visit CosmeticsandToiletries.com/cbr.
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Make it Last Makeup Setting Spray
Croda
Designed to deliver exceptional makeup-extending benefits, this clear formulation leaves the face feeling refreshed and comfortable. It will hold users' makeup in place all day with a film-forming technology made comfortable by Crodamol STS, which detackifies and works in synergy with Arlasilk PLN to deliver silky formulation aesthetics.
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Satin Shimmer Eyeshadow
Croda
Give eyelids their Oscar-worthy moment with this luxurious eyeshadow. Crodamol STS adds shine and binding properties. Sensasil PCA provides a silky, velvety feel while Arlamol LST creates an elegant emollience and binds the formulation. Vegesome Moist 24 moisturizes and improves skin hydration, leaving users red carpet ready in no time.
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Replenishing All-Day-Hold Foundation Primer
Floratech
This multifunctional primer glides on smoothly, allowing for the easy application of foundation or BB creams. Floraesters K-20W Jojoba not only provides skin hydration, but also leaves the skin feeling smoother and softer, while allowing for the longer wear of color cosmetics. The inclusion of Floraesters K-20W Jojoba in this light-weight, oil-free primer results in better coverage of skin imperfections and prevents makeup from settling into fine lines and wrinkles over time; leaving skin looking flawless after a long day of wear.
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Fight and Cover Wand
The Hallstar Company
This formula is designed to cover skin imperfections and to help it stay healthy by fighting photo-induced oxidative stress. Oléos Propolis Oléoactif TL helps to smooth and fill wrinkles. Oléos Iris Oléosense encourages skin tissue to regenerate. Biochemica Lime Butter provides natural oil derived from lime—a very effective free radical scavenger—to reduce inflammation while stimulating the senses. Oléos, based in France, is a recently acquired part of Hallstar.
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Illuminating Contour Powder Medium Shade
Sun Chemical Corp.
Multi-functional, multitasking makeup ties into the popular contouring trend in this Illuminating Contour Powder. Bronze powders such as these are simple to make and can be used to add an overall glow or to sculpt and enhance facial features. The combination of synthetic mica and cosmetic powders easily blends on skin with a soft, velvety feel and diminishes the look of imperfections.
