Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations with Waterproofing Agents

This powder features Kobo's Composite ACT-50 which is a transparent, non-nano, entrapped Titanium Dioxide. It gives improved hydrophobicity to the formula, and enhanced skin feel during application. Kobo's Zinc Myristate, Treated pigments, Talc N/MM3 and GMS-I2 are used to give great feel and adherence on the skin.

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.

DERMACRYL® 79 polymer provides water resistance, increased moisture protection, and rub-off 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

A water-resistant, smudge proof mascara that delivers beautiful lashes. Orgasol® Caresse adheres to the lashes creating the appearance of thickness and volume.

In vivo SPF (international test method on 10 volunteers) = 26
Water-resistant formulation (Colipa test method on 10 volunteers)

Decorative Cosmetics: Water-resistant Eye Shadow Gel

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.

Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer provides excellent water resistance. This formulation provides easy application as well as a light after-feel. This mousse form is especially suitable for children.

This pomade formulation provides moderate hold and texture with a stringy rheology. AMPHOMER® polymer yields excellent humidity resistance, while FLEXAN® II polymer combined with PVP gives added hold with longer rheology. AMAZE® starch fixative provides a natural hold with excellent aesthetics and feel.