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INCI name

LAUROYL LYSINE

Lauroyl lysine

Hair conditioningSkin conditioningViscosity controllingreviewed

An amino acid derivative used in powders and makeup.

What it is

Lauroyl lysine is the amino acid lysine acylated with lauric acid. CosIng lists it as hair conditioning, skin conditioning and viscosity controlling.

Where it is used

Common in pressed and loose powders, foundations and eyeshadows, where it improves texture and adhesion, and used as a surface treatment for pigments.

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.

Functions

Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
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 (296)

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