Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations with Waterproofing Agents

This water-based nail polish is free of solvents and from harsh chemical odors. With WorléeMicromer C70/61 and WorléeMicromer C70/63 a non-toxic, earth-friendly and long wearing formula can easily be made. The nail polish dries to a tack-free state in about 30-60 seconds and gain water resistance in a few minutes.

This long-lasting eye liner is a water-free gel eyeliner providing rich intense color that does not flake, with a water-proof finish up to 24 hours. It contains PURESIL™ TMS IDD 50, a film former with no transfer and long lasting effect.

A formulation by Elkem Silicones.

In vivo SPF (international test method on 11 volunteers) = 43.1
In vivo SPF (FDA test method on 5 volunteers) = 58.7
Water-resistant formulation (Colipa test method on 11 volunteers)

This elegant W/O liquid foundation features Kobo's Perfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane, FS, Treatment. The FS-Treated Pigments show both water and oil repellency. This helps to achieve long lasting make-up resilient to perspiration and sebum. SF1202 gives playtime during application. EA-209 Microspheres are responsible for achieving these effects within a water-in-silicone base.

This spiking styling aid formula provides a long, tacky rheology that dries down as a stiff, non-tacky film after applying to the hair. AMPHOMER® polymer yields stiff hold and excellent humidity resistance.

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

This smooth gel is very gentle yet highly efficient and will remove even the toughest water-proof makeup.

Light emulsion, quick penetrating, non greasy skin feeling. Water resistant.

This formulation utilizes DERMACRYL® AQF film forming polymer to add water resistance and AMAZE™ XT polymer to provide suspension of the inorganic sunscreens in this emulsion. The DRY-FLO® PURE starch is used to improve the feel of this broad spectrum sunscreen.

Avalure™ UR and AC Polymers impart excellent water resistance to personal care formulations such as mascara, liquid foundation and sunscreen. Test results indicate that Avalure™ UR 450 Polymer, when incorporated into the following mascara formula, creates the most effective film that keeps the mascara on the eyelashes after they are immersed in water for an extended period of time.