A hydrocarbon resin used as a film former and viscosity controller.
What it is
Hydrogenated styrene/methylstyrene/indene copolymer is a hydrogenated polymer of styrene, alpha-methylstyrene and indene, a synthetic hydrocarbon resin. CosIng lists it as a film-forming and viscosity-controlling agent.
Where it is used
Used in lipsticks, lip glosses, mascaras, foundations and other 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 does not show the molecular weight or softening point of the resin.
Functions
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- 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 (17)
- Super Stay® Ink Crayon · Maybelline
- The Eyeshadow Primer Stick – Primer · IsaDora
- Pillow Talk Love Effect Lipstick In Naughty Talk: Neutral Nude Satin Lipstick · Charlotte Tilbury
- Wildfire Multi-Use Blush Stick · Wibo
- Love Generation Lipstick Balm Wet Dream 08 Berry Nude - Moisturizing Lip Balm with Soft Shine · Love Generation
- Love Generation Lipstick Balm Wet Dream 05 Sweet Mocha - Moisturizing Lip Balm with Soft Shine · Love Generation
- Love Generation Lipstick Balm Wet Dream 04 Nude Vibes - Moisturizing Lip Balm with Soft Shine · Love Generation
- Love Generation Lipstick Balm Wet Dream 01 Cold Pink - Moisturizing Lip Balm with Soft Shine · Love Generation
- Love Generation Lipstick Balm Wet Dream 03 Juicy Coral - Moisturizing Lip Balm with Soft Shine · Love Generation
- Influence Beauty Lipstick Balm Glow Injection 02 Dune - Moisturizing Lip Balm with Glossy Finish · Influence Beauty
- Love Generation Lipstick Balm Wet Dream 07 Dark Pink - Moisturizing Lip Balm with Soft Shine · Love Generation
- Influence Beauty Lipstick Balm Glow Injection 13 Craze - Moisturizing Lip Balm with Glossy Finish · Influence Beauty

