Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations with Humectants
56 formulations found
Hair Care: Intense Beauty Hair Treatment Mask by Dow
by DowDuPont (Dow)
Intense Beauty Hair Treatment Mask will provide detangling as well as restore moisture and impart luminous shine to the hair due to the combination of SOFTCAT™ SX 1300X Conditioning Polymer and POLYOX™ WSR N60 K Sensory Enhancer. DPG Humectant will provide water absorption and retention. A formulation by Dow.
Sun Care: Light and Natural BB Cream
by Lubrizol
This easy-to-make, cold processed Blemish Balm (BB) facial cream is formulated and stabilized with Novemer™ EC-2 Polymer. It also provides a light but cushiony break to this 5-in-1 facial cream which moisturizes, covers blemishes, brightens, helps prevent early signs of aging, and offers sun protection. Glucam™ E-20 & P-20 Humectants enhance skin hydration. This tinted moisturizer works like a foundation, but is not as thick as regular foundation to produce a natural look without clogging pores. It contains Schercemol™ DIA, NGDO & CATC Esters to disperse and provide uniform coverage of Titanium Dioxide and Mica on the skin. It also contains ingredients to maintain younger looking, blemish-free skin. The combination of Novemer™ EC-2 Polymer, Schercemol™ Esters and sunscreen actives provides
Humectants
Category overviewHumectants are available as clear viscous liquids or crystalline solids that attract moisture to the skin, preventing dehydration. They are widely used in serums, creams, and hair care for lasting hydration and improved spreadability.
Popular INCI ingredients in this segment include Glycerin and Sodium PCA. Regulatory focus includes purity and microbial stability in water-rich formulations. Subtypes include sugar-derived humectants for natural appeal and polyol-based options for enhanced hydration.
Decorative Cosmetics: Shimmering Moisturizing Eye Repair Gel
by Lubrizol
Carbopol® Ultrez 20 Polymer provides a luxurious, extended playtime experience to this medium viscosity eye repair gel. This formula containing Glucam™ E-20 Humectant and four other moisturizing agents hydrates and relaxes the wrinkle prone areas around the eyes. Carbopol® Ultrez 20 Polymer also offers good suspending capability enabling the incorporation of shimmering gold pigments to provide aesthetic appeal.
Toiletries: 3-in-1 Shower Gel for Men
by Lubrizol
A face wash, body wash and shampoo, this multi-functional product meets the needs of the practical man. Carbopol® Aqua SF-1 Polymer thickens and enhances the appearance of the formula as a rheology modifier. Sulfochem™ ES-2 CWK Surfactant in combination with Chembetaine™ CAS Surfactant provides rich, creamy, and soft foam. Hair and skin are conditioned by Glucquat™ 125 Humectant and SilSense® Q-Plus Silicone. Chemonic™ LI-6875 Surfactant is a low irritation surfactant derived from coconut oil that solubilizes the fragrance. Glucamate™ LT Thickener builds viscosity and reduces the irritancy of the formula. Hydramol™ PGDS Ester delivers emolliency for a moisturized afterfeel.
Skin Care: Ultra Mild Economical Kiwi Facial Wash
by Lubrizol
This facial cleanser with refreshing kiwi extract has very low surfactant content without forfeiting formula thickness. Carbopol® Aqua SF-1 Polymer provides good suspension to exfoliating jojoba ester beads that will help nourish skin. Novethix™ L-10 Polymer effectively thickens the mild cleansing system. Glucam™ E-20 Humectant gently moisturizes skin, leaving a pleasant afterfeel.
Baby Care: Bath Time Fun Soap Paint
by Lubrizol
Make bath time fun with this soap paint. This playful formulation has a delicious bubble gum fragrance and has been developed with naturally derived, gentle ingredients such as Glucamate™ LT Thickener and Glucquat™ 125 Humectant. Glucamate™ LT Thickener assists in increasing the viscosity and is known to reduce irritation caused by surfactants. Glucquat™ 125 Humectant is a mild humectant with a pleasant afterfeel. Carbopol® Ultrez 20 Polymer provides additional thickening, stabilization and pleasant flow properties to this whimsical product format.
