Mineral Eyeshadow Palette

MICA

Extraction: it is a silicate mineral composed by several thin, shiny, soft and flexible sheets.

Benefits: mica is used as a pigment in cosmetics. It provides brightness and luminosity.

SQUALANE

Extraction: it is the hydrogenated version of squalene. It is an aliphatic triterpene extracted from rice bran, wheat germ and green olives. It has a 100% natural origin.

Benefits: it is a natural component of the skin and a good emollient and sebum restorer. It is used in regenerative treatments for dry skin. It has antioxidant properties and stimulates the immune system.

RICE STARCH

Extraction: Rice starch is a natural polymeric carbohydrate. It is the main component of rice, and is composed of amylose and amylopectin. When isolated from the rest of components, it comes in the form of a white powder.

Benefits: It is used as a natural alternative to talc. It has a very soft and pleasant touch, and absorbs the excess of sebum to achieve a matte finish. It helps to fix the makeup, which remains more time intact on skin.

ZINC STEARATE

Sourcing: Zinc stearate is a zinc salt from stearic acid, a fatty acid obtained from vegetable oils. It’s found naturally in the human body, which is why it treats skin with due respect.

Benefits: It’s a powder that acts as a lubricant and emollient. It helps to keep emulsions stable and ensures the consistency of products.

MANGO BUTTER

Obtainment: Mango butter is obtained by cold-pressing the mango seeds are inside the fruit bone.

Benefits: It has emollient, softening and nourishing properties. It also has a great oxidative capacity,helping to heal wounds and regenerate the skin. Mango butter is rich in calcium, potassium and vitamins A, B, E and C. It is especially suitable for treating skins damaged by the sun.

SHEA BUTTER

Extraction: it is harvested from the fruit of the African Shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) and provides numerous benefits to the skin and hair thanks to its rich composition vitamins (A, D, E and F) and minerals.

Benefits: illuminates skin and hair, and provides additional hydration and elasticity. It is an excellent cell regenerator that offers intense hydration and long-lasting nutrition. It also acts as a natural sunscreen by combating UVA and UVB rays. It provides healing, properties and provides protection against cold weather damage.   

GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE

Extraction: natural ester of vegetable origin of glycerin and caprylic acid.

Benefits: acts as an emulsion stabilizer and a moisturizing agent.

P-ANISIC ACID

Obtainment: This ingredient is found naturally in the anise, an herb of the Apiaceae family native to South-West Asia and the eastern Mediterranean basin, and therefore, it is 100% plant-based.

Benefits: It is an innovative natural preservative, acts as a flavouring agent, preservative and and masks unpleasant odours.

SOYBEAN OIL

Extraction: it is obtained directly from the seeds of soybeans, a legume rich in proteins with great energetic and nutritional value. This oil high in vitamins (A, B6, B12 and K), calcium, magnesium and potassium.

Benefits: it is high in antioxidants and has moisturizing and firming properties. It also works to stimulate cell regeneration and sometimes works as a surfactant. It easily penetrates deep into skin to stimulate the synthesis of collagen, elastin and other proteins that help keep skin firm.

VITAMIN E

Extraction: tocopherol or vitamin E, is naturally found in vegetable fats and oils, cereals, nuts and green and yellow leafy vegetables.

Benefits: it is used in cosmetics for its antioxidant properties and also acts as a skin conditioning agent. Reduces the appearance of stretch marks, helps improve skin tone, moisturizes and helps keep skin firm. For hair care, Holy Basil helps improve the blood circulation in the scalp which stimulates hair growth and helps to condition hair and provide shine.

BETA-SITOSTEROL

Extraction: fatty acid from vegetable origin. Beta-Sitosterol is naturally produced in many fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. It is similar to cholesterol, which occurs naturally in the skin and is considered part of the intercellular matrix of the skin.

Benefits: it provides a lot of hydration and acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

SQUALENE

Extraction: it is the hydrogenated version of squalene. It is an aliphatic triterpene extracted from rice bran, wheat germ and green olives. It has a 100% natural origin.

Benefits: it is a natural component of the skin and a good emollient and sebum restorer. It is used in regenerative treatments for dry skin. It has antioxidant properties and stimulates the immune system.

ULTRAMARINE PINK OXIDE

Sourcing: Pigment of mineral origin.

Benefits: It gives a pink colour.

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

Extraction: the titanium dioxide included in this formulation is from natural mineral origin, it is obtained from the rutile mineral.

Benefits: it has the ability to act as a solar protector reflecting and scattering radiations. It acts in the skin in a superficial way as a mirror, adding an effective barrier against sun rays. Its protection power is highly effective against UVA radiations, visible lighting and IR. It also acts as a dye or opacifier, thanks to its pure white colour.