TUK Technical Information

Silica improves the elasticity, texture and hydration of the skin, while reducing visible signs of ageing. It is a natural compound made out of silicon and oxygen atoms.

Ethylhexyl palmitate helps soften and smooth while enhancing skin texture. It is made from a safe mixture of fatty alcohol and palmitic acid.

Phenoxyethanol (PE) aids in preserving cosmetic products and preventing the growth of fungi and bacteria. It is a preservative found naturally occurring in green tea and chicory and is a nature identical chemical, safer than parabens.

Magnesium Stearate improves skin texture by adhering closely to the skin. It is a plant-derived, soft powder.

Glyceryl Caprylate is a versatile ingredient that is a wetting powder and helps cosmetic products distribute evenly. It is the most widely used natural preservative enhancer.

Caprylyl glycol works to hydrate the skin, attracting and retaining moisture. It is an alcohol derived from caprylic acid, which is found naturally in coconut and other oils.

Ethylhexylglycerin benefits the appearance of skin and is used for its skin-conditioning and antimicrobial properties. It is derived from vegetable glycerin and is a far safer alternative to parabens.

Iron oxides help to tint cosmetic products and protect the skin. They are compounds composed of iron and oxygen and are non-toxic, non-allergenic and extremely safe to use.

Phenyl Trimethicone gives the skin a hydrated dewy appearance by trapping moisture within the skin. It is a type of silicone that helps to improve the texture and application of cosmetic products.

Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate leaves a non-oily, light feel on the skin and works as a thickener, moisturiser, and binding agent. It is derived from isostearic acid, which is a type of fatty acid.

Dimethicone helps to retain moisture, fill-in lines and wrinkles and provide a silky-smooth texture so makeup appears even. It is silicone based.

Caprylyl methicone conditions the skin and creates a barrier that helps to prevent moisture loss. It is a synthetic or plant-derived silicone polymer.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane helps to condition the skin and improve signs of aging. It is a type of silicone that works as a protective ingredient.

Silicon helps to absorb sweat and oil, trap dirt and act as a barrier. It the second most abundant element in the earth’s crust, after oxygen.

Synthetic fluorphlogopite enhances skin tone and thickens cosmetic products. It is a synthetic mineral material.

Tridecyl Trimellitate is a vegan ingredient used to soften the skin and provide a cushion-like texture. It is known as TDTM is a popular oil-based emollient.

Hydrogenated Polydecene forms a film to add a delicate gloss to the skin. It is hydrocarbon-based and is water soluble.

Dimethicone crosspolymer helps to improve skin texture and is a silicone derivative.

Silica improves the elasticity, texture and hydration of the skin, while reducing visible signs of ageing. It is a natural compound made out of silicon and oxygen atoms.

Cyclopentasiloxane helps to improve the application of makeup by improving the dispersion of cosmetic ingredients in a solution. It is a silicone derivative.

Microcrystalline wax adds texture, improves consistency and prevents the skin from sweating. It is a high-melt temperature paraffin and provides flexibility and elasticity.

Phenoxyethanol (PE) aids in preserving cosmetic products and preventing the growth of fungi and bacteria. It is a preservative found naturally occurring in green tea and chicory and is a nature identical chemical, safer than parabens.

Propylene carbonate is mainly used to dissolve or suspend other ingredients in a formulation or to decrease the thickness of certain products.

Propylene glycol is a small, water-soluble alcohol that is a very common ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products.

Disteardimonium Hectorite provides a smooth, silky feel and is used to thicken products. It is a type of organic clay used in cosmetics to enhance texture.

DL-Alpha tocopheryl acetate, or Vitamin E Acetate, helps to prevent aging by protecting cell membranes from damage using oxygen free radicals. It is the stable form of Vitamin E.

Glyceryl Caprylate is a versatile ingredient that is a wetting powder and helps cosmetic products distribute evenly. It is the most used natural preservative enhancer.

Methicone is a silicone-based polymer that is used as a skin conditioning agent and surface modifier. It is used to create a film or barrier for makeup to stick to.

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is used as a UV filter, blemish hider or skin-brightener and is a naturally-occurring mineral found in the earth’s crust.

Dimethicone helps to retain moisture, fill-in lines and wrinkles and provide a silky-smooth texture so makeup appears even. It is silicone based.

Isononyl Isononanoate is a moisturising ingredient used to improve texture and feel of a product. It is derived from nonanoic acid, a 9-carbon fatty acid which naturally occurs in many plant oils.

Microcrystalline wax adds texture, improves consistency and prevents the skin from sweating. It is a high-melt temperature paraffin and provides flexibility and elasticity.

Synthetic fluorphlogopite enhances skin tone and thickens cosmetic products. It is a synthetic mineral material.

Tribehenin is used as a skin-conditioner through its moisturising properties. It is a mixture of skin-replenishing glycerine and a fatty acid known as behenic acid that conditions skin and helps prevent moisture loss.

Mica brings shimmer and shine. It has a natural luster and can be milled into a fine powder. It is a naturally produced product.

Hydrogenated Polydecene forms a film to add a delicate gloss to the skin. It is hydrocarbon-based and is water soluble.

Dimethicone crosspolymer helps to improve skin texture and is a silicone derivative.

Phenoxyethanol (PE) aids in preserving cosmetic products and preventing the growth of fungi and bacteria. It is a preservative found naturally occurring in green tea and chicory and is a nature identical chemical, safer than parabens.

Disteardimonium Hectorite provides a smooth, silky feel and is used to thicken products. It is a type of organic clay used in cosmetics to enhance texture. 

Tin Oxide is a colour enhancer that can provide a glittering or glossy effect. It is derived from a mineral named cassiterite.

Silica improves the elasticity, texture and hydration of the skin, while

reducing visible signs of ageing. It is a natural compound made out of silicon and oxygen atoms.

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is used as a UV filter, blemish hider or skin-brightener and is a naturally-occurring mineral found in the earth’s crust.

Iron oxides help to tint cosmetic products and protect the skin. They are compounds composed of iron and oxygen and are non-toxic, non-allergenic and extremely safe to use.

Polybutene is used as a binding, glossing and thickening agent. It is a clear synthetic liquid polymer.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene uses its moisturising properties to act as a skin-conditioning agent as well as binder and film former. It is a synthetic liquid and used as an alternative to mineral oils.

Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 enhances product texture and has moisturising properties.  It is a smooth, vegetable-derived lanolin alternative. It is produced using adipic acid, caprylic acid, capric acid and stearic acid.

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil is a vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant and has anti-inflammatory and moisturising benefits.

Microcrystalline wax adds texture, improves consistency and prevents the skin from sweating. It is a high-melt temperature paraffin and provides flexibility and elasticity.

Candelilla Wax is often used as a thickener and modifier. It is a versatile plant-based wax and is sourced from the candelilla shrub.

Cera Alba (beeswax) helps create a thick layer on your skin allowing your skin to retain its natural moisture. It is a natural wax obtained from the honeycomb of bees.

PEG 40 hydrogenated castor oil is used in products that disperse water to offer moisturising benefits. It is derived from castor oil.  

Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter naturally moisturises and nourishes the skin. It is an ivory-coloured fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree.

Phenoxyethanol (PE) aids in preserving cosmetic products and preventing the growth of fungi and bacteria. It is a preservative found naturally occurring in green tea and chicory and is a nature identical chemical, safer than parabens.

Carnauba wax prevents cosmetic products from feeling sticky and leaves it with a dry effect. It is a natural wax derived from the tropical palm tree copernicia cerifera. 

Disteardimonium Hectorite provides a smooth, silky feel and is used to thicken products. It is a type of organic clay used in cosmetics to enhance texture. 

Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate is a key ingredient that helps hold products together. It is a vegetable-derived ingredient, manufactured from plants and usually mixed with water or oil.

DL-Alpha tocopheryl acetate, or Vitamin E Acetate, helps to prevent aging by protecting cell membranes from damage using oxygen free radicals. It is the stable form of Vitamin E.

Mica brings shimmer and shine. It has a natural luster and can be milled into a fine powder. It is a naturally produced product.

Tridecyl Trimellitate is a vegan ingredient used to soften the skin and provide a cushion-like texture. It is known as TDTM is a popular oil-based emollient.

Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate is a key anti-caking and thickening agent that provides a powder-like, matte finish with fast dry time. It is a synthetic agent made from the aluminium salt of the reaction product of octenylsuccinate anhydride with starch.

Caprylic triglyceride keeps pigments evenly distributed without causing a sticky feeling on the skin. It is derived from coconut oil and glycerine and replenishes the skin.

Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate is a key ingredient that helps hold products together. It is a vegetable-derived ingredient, manufactured from plants and usually mixed with water or oil.

Magnesium Stearate improves skin texture by adhering closely to the skin. It is a plant-derived, soft powder.

Glyceryl Caprylate is a versatile ingredient that is a wetting powder and helps with the even application of products. It is the most used natural preservative enhancer.

Caprylyl glycol works to hydrate the skin, attracting and retaining moisture. It is an alcohol derived from caprylic acid, which is found naturally in coconut and other oils.

Rice Bran Wax moisturises the skin by preventing moisture evaporation. It is a vegetable wax extracted from the bran oil of rice.

Ethylhexylglycerin benefits the appearance of skin and is used for its skin-conditioning and antimicrobial properties. It is derived from vegetable glycerin and is a far safer alternative to parabens.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract It is commonly known as the green tea extract. It shows good antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is used in many cosmetics

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is used as a UV filter, blemish hider or skin-brightener and is a naturally-occurring mineral found in the earth’s crust.

Mica brings shimmer and shine. It has a natural luster and can be milled into a fine powder. It is a naturally produced product.

HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer brings a powder texture to the skin that provides a soft feel. It is a synthetic polymer.

Silica improves the elasticity, texture and hydration of the skin, while reducing visible signs of ageing. It is a natural compound made out of silicon and oxygen atoms.

Synthetic fluorphlogopite enhances skin tone and works as a thickening agent. It is a synthetic mineral.

Nylon-12 provides shine reduction and a silky-smooth feel to the skin. It is a clay alternative and is able to expand and contract with facial movements without filling in smaller lines

Diisostearyl malate provides moisturising benefits. It is made from malic acid and isostearyl alcohol.

Ethylhexyl palmitate softens and smoothens the skin. It improves product texture and is made from a mixture of a fatty alcohol and palmitic acid.

Polybutene is used as a binding, glossing and thickening agent. It is a clear synthetic liquid polymer.

Phenoxyethanol (PE) aids in preserving cosmetic products and preventing the growth of fungi and bacteria. It is a preservative found naturally occurring in green tea and chicory and is a nature identical chemical, safer than parabens.

Dimethicone helps to retain moisture, fill-in lines and wrinkles and provide a silky-smooth texture so makeup appears even. It is silicone based.

Glyceryl Caprylate is a versatile ingredient that is a wetting powder and helps cosmetic products distribute evenly. It is the most widely used natural preservative enhancer.

Coco Caprylate/Caprate helps to restore suppleness and elasticity to the skin. It is made from a mixture of coconut alcohol, caprylic acid and capric acid.

Methicone creates a film for make-up to stick to. It is a silicone-based polymer that is used as a skin conditioning agent.

Caprylyl glycol works to hydrate the skin, attracting and retaining moisture. It is an alcohol derived from caprylic acid, which is found naturally in coconut and other oils.

Ethylhexylglycerin benefits the appearance of skin and is used for its skin-conditioning and antimicrobial properties. It is derived from vegetable glycerin and is a far safer alternative to parabens.

Coco-caprylate/caprate penetrates the skin and has the ability to help skin repair itself, leaving the skin incredibly soft. It is a vegetable ingredient obtained from coconut.

Microcrystalline wax adds texture, improves consistency and prevents the skin from sweating. It is a high-melt temperature paraffin and provides flexibility and elasticity.

Synthetic Wax binds and stabilises products and enhances product texture. It is a wax derived from a mixture of various oils.

Synthetic fluorphlogopite enhances skin tone and thickens cosmetic products. It is a synthetic mineral material.

Mica brings shimmer and shine. It has a natural luster and can be milled into a fine powder. It is a naturally produced product.

Phenoxyethanol (PE) aids in preserving cosmetic products and preventing the growth of fungi and bacteria. It is a preservative found naturally in green tea and chicory and is a nature identical chemical, safer than parabens.

Isopropyl titanium triisostearate forms a coating that helps to disperse pigments. It is a synthetic ingredient used as a surface treatment.

Disteardimonium Hectorite provides a smooth, silky feel and is used to thicken products. It is a type of organic clay used in cosmetics to enhance texture. 

Aluminium hydroxide works as a buffering agent, corrosion inhibitor and pH adjuster. It provides anti-caking support to cosmetic products.

Caprylyl glycol works to hydrate the skin, attracting and retaining moisture. It is an alcohol derived from caprylic acid, which is found naturally in coconut and other oils.

Ethylhexylglycerin benefits the appearance of skin and is used for its skin-conditioning and antimicrobial properties. It is derived from vegetable glycerin and is a far safer alternative to parabens.

Iron oxides help to tint cosmetic products and protect the skin. They are compounds composed of iron and oxygen and are non-toxic, non-allergenic and extremely safe to use.

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is used as a UV filter, blemish hider or skin-brightener and is a naturally-occurring mineral found in the earth’s crust.