POLYESTER-16
Ingredient type: TEXTURE
✨ Role: Polyester-16 is used in cosmetic formulations as a film-forming agent. It helps form a smooth, flexible film on the skin, useful for improving product texture and prolonging the staying power of formulas, such as foundations and lip products.
Ingredient type: Film-forming
⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe for use in cosmetic products according to current safety standards, although individual assessment may vary.
✨ Vegan: Potentially, yes. If derived from synthetic sources, it is considered vegan.
✨ To know: Well tolerated by most skin types, but as with any film-former, it can clog pores if not properly removed. It offers improved water and sweat resistance in cosmetic products.
Present in: Mainly used in make-up products such as foundations, lipsticks and mascaras to improve their resistance and application.
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