Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations with Humectants
56 formulations found
Toiletries: Foaming Liquid Soap by Lubrizol
by Lubrizol
This innovative Foaming Liquid Soap has low viscosity and rich, abundant foam when applied through the foaming valve. The foam's creaminess and stability is provided by Merquat™ 740 conditioning polymer and by the surfactant system. This system consists of the naturally derived soap Potassium Cocoate, Chembetaine™ OL-30 surfactant which delivers an emollient sensory, Chemoxide™ LO-PF amine oxide which boosts the foam and helps to stabilize the formula, and Chemonic™ LI-7 surfactant which aids in the solubilization of the fragrance and imparts emolliency to the skin. Glucquat™ 125 humectant, derived from corn and other sources, promotes humectancy to the skin. A formulation by Lubrizol.
Skin 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.
Toiletries: Pearlescent Bath Gel
This pearlescent bath gel produces a rich, creamy foam which rinses easily while
leaving a soft, emollient feel on the skin. POLYOX™ WSR N-3000 ensures good
slip and lubricating properties and enhances the foam. Glucam E-10 provides
humectancy. Glucamate DOE-120 thickens this mild cleansing system which
contains decyl glucoside, Cocoamphodiacetate and sulfosuccinate.
Toiletries: Antibacterial Hand Wash with Lemon and Aloe Vera Extracts
by Lubrizol
Help protect your hands with a hand wash that combines antibacterial cleansing with soothing Aloe Vera and refreshing lemon. The naturally-derived Glucamate™ LT Thickener provides efficient thickening and mildness, contributing to the honey-like texture. Glucam™ E-20 Humectant helps provide long-lasting moisture and a non-greasy feeling that leaves skin soft and supple.
Sun Care: Daily Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion (SPF 30)
by Lubrizol
It is formulated to minimize the irritation caused by excessive use of emulsifiers in suncare formulations. The combination of Pemulen™ TR-2 Polymeric Emulsifier and Glucamate™ SSE-20 Emulsifier provides excellent stability to this low viscosity sprayable sunscreen lotion. Pemulen™ TR-2 Polymeric Emulsifier also offers water-resistant properties to this formulation. Schercemol™ DIS Ester provides light emolliency and improves the compatibility of the formulation to the skin sebum. Hydramol™ PGPD Ester enhances the moisturizing property of the formulation through its humectancy and emolliency. Algae extract calms the skin and minimizes skin redness due to sun exposure.
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: Cinnamon Warming Exfoliating Scrub
by Lubrizol
Enjoy a relaxing experience provided by the warming effect of this exfoliating gel during application. This gel with syrup-like texture can be used to massage and scrub tired skin. In this anhydrous system, the warming effect is created by the polyols included in the formula. Naturally-derived Glucam™ E-20 Humectant, improves sensory by reducing the tackiness of the glycerin. Carbopol® Ultrez 20 Polymer thickens, suspends and stabilizes even in this challenging anhydrous system.
