Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations with Waterproofing Agents

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.

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.

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.

This clear light yellow liquid is a highly water resistant, sprayable sunscreen with an approximate SPF-28.

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

In vivo SPF (international test method on 10 volunteers) = 36.0
Water-resistant formulation (Colipa test method on 10 volunteers)

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

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.

This sunscreen lotion provides long-lasting UV protection. Both Avalure™* UR 450 Polymer and Pemulen®* TR-2 Polymer deliver optimal water-resistant properties.Avobenzone, an UVA absorber, is included in this formulation. Schercemol™* 1688 Ester mitigates the oily feel of the various UV absorbers, while SilSense™* Copolyol-1 Silicone, a water soluble silicone, improves skin feel and detackifies the formulation. Carbopol®* Ultrez 21 Polymer delivers easy, efficient thickening and emulsion stabilization with a smooth, non-tacky afterfeel. Promulgen™* D Emulsifier, a highly cost effective non-ionic emulsifier, acts as an emulsion stabilizer and viscosity builder.

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.