Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations with Waterproofing Agents

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Decorative Cosmetics: Long-lasting Eye Liner by Elkem Silicones

by Elkem Silicones

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.

Sun Care: Sun Lotion SPF 50 (FDA)

by Bayer MaterialScience

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)

Decorative Cosmetics: Long Wear Silky Foundation

by Kobo Products

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.

Waterproofing Agents

Category overview

Available as clear to slightly viscous liquids or dispersible polymers, waterproofing agents form a hydrophobic barrier. They are used in makeup, sunscreens, and hair styling products to enhance durability.

Popular INCI ingredients in this segment include Trimethylsiloxysilicate and Acrylates Copolymer. Breathable, non-occlusive waterproofing is in demand. Sub-types include flexible film-formers for comfort and rigid polymers for extreme wear. They must meet film-forming safety regulations.

Hair Care: Spiking Styler with Tack

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.

Hair Care: Water-Resistant Hair Styling Gel

by Lubrizol

Looking for a hair styling gel with water and sweat resistance? This formula is designed for active individuals requiring hair style retention while indulging in rigorous exercise. This formula provides water and sweat resistance by using Fixate™ PLUS Polymer and Avalure™ AC 120 Acrylic Copolymer.

Sun Care: Sun Guard Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Very Water Resistant In-Vivo Tested SPF 27

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.

Decorative Cosmetics: Water-resistant Mascara (Lubrizol)

by Lubrizol

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.

Sun Care: Ocean Lotion Water Resistant, High Performance Sports Wear Sunscreen by Dow

by DowDuPont (Dow)

Ocean Lotion Water Resistant, High Performance Sports Wear Sunscreen provides outstanding SPF performance and water resistance with skin-pleasing aesthetics.

SunSpheres™ PGL SPF Booster enables sun care product formulators to realize high SPF levels with lower amounts of UV actives, which helps avoid skin and eye irritation.
ACULYN™ 38 is a liquid, cold processable thickener that provides a smooth feel with excellent spreadability on the skin.
PURENE™ Glycerin provides added emolliency and moisturizing benefits.
NEOLONE™ CapG is a globally-approved preservative for leave-on applications and an excellent alternative to parabens.

A formulation by Dow.

Sun Care: Protect Long Lasting Sunscreen, Very Water Resistant SPF 30 (In-Vivo Tested)

This easy to formulate sunscreen cream contains DERMACRYL® AQF polymer film forming polymer. DERMACRYL AQF polymer film forming polymer provides proven water and rub-off resistance to this formulation maintaining the desired high SPF. The final formulation has a light, non-waxy after feel.

Decorative Cosmetics: Koboguard® Solvent Based Mascara by Kobo

by Kobo Products

This thickening, waterproof mascara features Kobo's Carbon Black dispersion, PMLVP20CB, which gives a deep, intense black color. The dispersion eliminates the need for milling of Carbon Black (Black 2) and contributes to an ease in manufacturing. Lucentite SAN-P is a synthetic clay thickener that gels the solvents. Koboguard® 5400 IDD gives a waterproof film, while SP-10 helps the mascara glide on the lashes and adds volume.

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