A hydrotreated petroleum wax used to control viscosity.
What it is
Hydrogenated microcrystalline cera is microcrystalline wax treated with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst: a complex mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from residual petroleum oils by solvent crystallisation. CosIng lists it as a viscosity-controlling agent.
Where it is used
Found in lipsticks, lip balms, mascaras, creams and other anhydrous products.
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 does not show the melting point or exact hydrocarbon composition of the grade used.
Functions
- 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 (12)
- Revolution Pro Ultimate Radiant Under Eye Concealer · Revolution
- Revolution Pro New Neutral Lip Liner · Revolution
- Revolution Pout Bomb Plumping Gloss · Revolution
- Revolution Fluffy Brow Filter Duo · Revolution
- Nawilżająca pomadka do ust · BasicLab
- Odżywczo-nawilżająca ochronna pomadka do ust · BasicLab
- skoncentrowany olejek do brody, 40 ml · Tołpa
- Eyebrow Pencil Waterdrop Waterproof 016 · trend !t up
- Eyebrow Pencil Waterdrop Waterproof 005 · trend !t up
- Eyebrow Pencil Waterdrop Waterproof 030 · trend !t up
- Eyebrow Pencil Waterdrop Waterproof 020 · trend !t up
- Teatrical crema · Teatrical