A polysaccharide that forms flexible films.
What it is
Pullulan is a polysaccharide produced from starch by fermentation with the yeast-like fungus Aureobasidium pullulans. CosIng lists it as binding and film forming.
Where it is used
Appears in serums, eye products, masks and other products where a thin film on the skin is wanted.
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
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (167)
- Edelweiss Eye Concentrate · The Body Shop
- Revolution Skincare Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide Serum · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Jelly Gleam Natural Fruit AHAs Brightening Jelly Cleanser · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Bouncy Drops Tremella Mushroom Hydrating Jelly Toner · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Clear Canvas 5% Niacinamide & 2% Salicylic Acid Clarifying Serum · Revolution
- Lasting Drama® · Maybelline
- Moisturizing Prebiotic Oil-Cocktail · Lumene
- Glow Boost Essence · Lumene
- Nordic Berry Length & Volume Mascara · Lumene
- Fresh Hydration Moisturizer SPF50 · Lumene
- Moisture Balm · Lumene
- Hydration Boost Toner · Lumene