A chemically modified corn starch used as an absorbent, film former and thickener.
What it is
Corn starch modified is corn starch reacted with dodecenylsuccinic anhydride and converted to the calcium salt, with a low degree of substitution. CosIng lists it as absorbent, film-forming, skin-conditioning and viscosity-controlling.
Where it is used
Used in powders, dry shampoos, deodorants, creams and makeup.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name covers a specific type of modification; other modified starches have different INCI names.
Functions
- Absorbent
- Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (18)
- Korektor Facefinity Multi-Perfector · Max Factor
- Beauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin Tint · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- OSiS Rock Hard 150ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- OSiS Rock Hard 150 ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- Eyeshadow Luminous Touch For Eyes & Cheeks 030 · trend !t up
- Eyeshadow Luminous Touch For Eyes & Cheeks 020 · trend !t up
- Eyeshadow Luminous Touch For Eyes & Cheeks 010 · trend !t up
- Highlighter Double The Glow Swirl 020 · trend !t up
- Highlighter Double The Glow Swirl 010 · trend !t up
- Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste Clean Mint 115g · Colgate
- Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste With Mini Breath Strips Cool Mint 115g · Colgate
- Colgate Toothpaste Max Fresh Berry Magic 100g · Colgate