Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations with Solvents
46 formulations found
Skin care: Gentel Maker Remover
by Desert Whale Jojoba (Vantage Specialty Chemicals)
A gentle make up remover containing Jojoba Wax PEG 120 Esters to moisturize the skin, while acting as a mild, non-ionic surfactant. The product leaves the skin feeling clean and refreshed. Apply using a cotton ball or cleansing pad.
Sun Care: Water-resistant Sunscreen Lotion
by Lubrizol
This sunscreen lotion was designed to provide long-lasting UV protection. Both Polyurethane-2 (35% solids)and Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, were used to deliver optimal water-resistant properties. Avobenzone, the newly approved UVA absorber, was included in this formulation. PEG-33 and PEG-8 Dimethicone and PEG-14, a water soluble silicone, was added to improve skin feel and detackify.
Hair care: 55% VOC Fast Drying Stiff Feel Pump Hair Spray
by Ashland
Acrylates/C1-2 Succinates/Hydroxyacrylates Copolymer provides a strong raspy hold with low tack and excellent humidity resistance. PEG/PPG-25/25 Dimethicone aids in spray characteristics by improving dry times and reducing particle size.
Solvents
Category overviewSolvents and carriers are typically clear, low-viscosity liquids. They enhance product stability and texture, commonly used in serums, sprays, and emulsions.
Popular INCI ingredients in this segment include Ethanol, Propylene glycol, and Isododecane. Trends lean toward biodegradable and non-irritating carriers. Sub-types include volatile carriers for quick-dry formulas and emollient solvents for hydration. Regulations ensure compatibility with skin and active ingredients.
Sun Care: Sprayable "After Sun" Moisturizer
by Lubrizol
This cold process after sun moisturizer is sprayable and light, it also contains coral seaweed and aloe vera for soothing and healing properties.
Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer and Mineral Oil and Polysorbate 85 is used in this formulation to emulsify and stabilize this electrolyte containing sprayable lotion. Dimethicone PEG-7 Isostearate is also added to this formulation as a co-emulsifier.
Toiletries: High Foaming Shower Gel
by Croda
Produces a clear, high foaming, low color, and low odor bath and shower gel. PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate is used to provide the body and viscosity seen in the formula, and PEG-60 Almond Glycerides is used to solubilize the fragrance and maintain the clarity of the product.
Sun Care: PEG-free Sprayable Sunscreen Lotion
by Lubrizol
This EO-free sprayable sunscreen lotion formulated with high levels of organic UV filters delivers a broad UV protection. Pemulen™ TR-2 Polymeric Emulsifier offers efficient and robust emulsion stabilization performance, providing a stable formula at very thin viscosity with low use level of polymer. Schercemol™ DIS Ester is an outstanding solvent for crystalline UV filters, and helps improve the spreadability of the lotion while reducing the greasiness imparted by the sunscreens.
Hair Care: AquaCera Hair Mould
by Floratech (Cargill)
Florasolvs PEG-150 Hydrogenated Jojoba provides body and hold to the hair in this water-based formula. The Floramac 10 provides slip to the product and helps disperse the mica pearl while Floraesters IPJ provides conditioning and shine to the hair.