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Naturally Derived Color Cosmetics

Beauty meets Nature with Harmonie™ ingredients for color cosmetics

Color cosmetics encompass a wide variety of products and application possibilities, ranging from liquids to powders, and from creams to sticks. Formulators need to have solutions that are equally varied and versatile. Adding complexity to this equation, consumers are constantly in pursuit of innovative products with higher natural-based content and better performance. Harmonie™ ingredients for color cosmetics offer blends, gels, powders and fluids with a higher proportion of biobased renewable feedstocks. These components provide formulators with the essential tools needed to develop high-quality, aesthetically pleasing makeup and cosmetic products that appeal to consumers worldwide.  

HARMONIE Luxe 4 Powder

Non-porous, non-microplastic and non-nano - 100% derived mineral alternative to synthetic ingredients such as PMMA, Nylon-12, or Polymethylsilsesquioxane. Delivers an impressive soft-focus blurring effect to hide imperfections and wrinkles on the skin.

Typical Benefits:

  • 100% derived mineral ingredient (ISO 16128)
  • Non-microplastic and non-nanomaterial
  • Improved spreading and application properties in color cosmetic.
  • Powder format allows easier inclusion into different product types including, emulsions, loose powders, and sticks.
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HARMONIE Sleek Ionic Gel

A remarkable sensory-enhancing ingredient that delivers a luxurious, long-lasting, soft, and cushiony skin feel and soft-focus effect. It aids pigment dispersion.

Typical Benefits:

  • 63% derived natural ingredient (ISO 16128)
  • Long lasting, soft, and cushiony sensory
  • Provides a soft-focus effect on the skin, contributing to an even skin tone and helping to minimize skin imperfections
  • Excellent pigment dispersion

HARMONIE Soft Fluid

A naturally derived, volatile emollient, solvent, and carrier. Delivers excellent compatibility with both silicones and natural oils. Aids the dispersion of pigment, improves application and delivers a soft, elegant skin feel.

Typical Benefits:

  • 70% derived natural ingredient (ISO 16128)
  • Readily biodegradable (OECD 301F)
  • Spreads easily in skin care, improving overall sensory with a light skin feel whilst reducing greasiness and tack.
  • Aids spreading in color cosmetics, providing a soft, non-tacky skin feel.

HARMONIE Silken Gums

Comprised of a non-polar, non-volatile emollient with a light and dry feel used as a 100% naturally derived  vehicle for the ultra-high molecular weight silicone gum.

Typical Benefits:

  • 85% derived natural ingredient (ISO 16128)
  • Soft silky sensory and easy spreading for skincare, sun care and color cosmetic products