9to5 Primer + Matte Liquid Lip Color
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Ingredient name | what-it-does | irr., com. | ID-Rating |
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Isododecane | emollient, solvent | ||
Disteardimonium Hectorite | viscosity controlling | ||
Dimethicone | emollient | 0, 1 | |
Polybutene | viscosity controlling | ||
Diisostearyl Malate | emollient, surfactant/cleansing |
Lakme 9to5 Primer + Matte Liquid Lip ColorIngredients explained
A clear, colorless and odorless, highly volatile (meaning it does not absorb into the skin but evaporates from it) liquid that's used as an emollient. It gives a nice non-oily light skin feel and it can improve the slip of the formula without leaving a tacky residue behind.
It's also popular in make-up products as its volatility makes mascaras and foundations last longer. If that would not be enough, it's also an excellent solvent, and it's a regular not only on the ingredients lists of make-ups but also on makeup removers.
An organic derivative of hectorite clay, Disteardimonium Hectorite is used as a viscosity controller - it thickens up formulations to make them less runny.
It’s most popular use in cosmetics is in sunscreens, under the trademarked name Bentone 38 from Elementis. According to the manufacturer info, it is a real multi-tasker, including the ability to prevent pigments settling during storage, stabilizing a formula for longer, creating a light and smooth skin feel and enhancing the water-resistance of sunscreen formulas.
Probably the most common silicone of all. It is a polymer (created from repeating subunits) molecule and has different molecular weight and thus different viscosity versions from water-light to thick liquid.
As for skincare, it makes the skin silky smooth, creates a subtle gloss and forms a protective barrier (aka occlusive). Also, works well to fill in fine lines and wrinkles and give skin a plump look (of course that is only temporary, but still, it's nice). There are also scar treatment gels out there using dimethicone as their base ingredient. It helps to soften scars and increase their elasticity.
As for hair care, it is a non-volatile silicone meaning that it stays on the hair rather than evaporates from it and smoothes the hair like no other thing. Depending on your hair type, it can be a bit difficult to wash out and might cause some build-up (btw, this is not true to all silicones, only the non-volatile types).
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what‑it‑does | emollient | solvent |
what‑it‑does | viscosity controlling |
what‑it‑does | emollient |
irritancy, com. | 0, 1 |
what‑it‑does | viscosity controlling |
what‑it‑does | emollient | surfactant/cleansing |