Gravity Lipstick

CASTOR SEED OIL

Extraction: obtained by cold pressing the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant.

Benefits: it has a high content of antioxidants, proteins, minerals and vitamins. It contains ricinoleic acid that fights microbes, helping to purify the skin. It is a powerful moisturiser that helps maintain skin hydration and provides extra softness. It acts as a hair repairer and strengthener, providing luminosity and shine.

POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIISOSTEARATE

Extraction: It is a natural emulsifiable obtained from glycerin and stearic acid.

Benefits: It is used in oily external fase cream formulations and allows to properly ...

CANDELILLA WAX

Extraction: Candelilla Wax comes from the plant Euphorbia Cerífera, also known as candelilla plant. Its colour can vary from a brown to a more yellowish tone.

Benefits: This wax has protective and moisturising properties and is well absorbed into the skin. It is used as a vegan alternative to beeswax as it shares the same protective and thickening properties. One of the most appreciated properties of this wax is the high level of brightness in its surface when refined.

HYDROGENATED FARNESENE

Extraction: Farnesene is a combination of isomeric compounds. In order to create this ingredient, natural farnesenes extracted from the covering of fruits or essential oils are combined. It is responsible for the characteristic smell of green apples, or the scent of gardenia.

Benefits: In cosmetics, its odourless version is used because of its incredible emollient and conditioning properties on the skin, giving it a light finish and a very soft texture.

CARNAUBA WAX

Extraction: carnuba wax is extracted from the leaves of a plant known as carnuba palm (Copernicia Cerifera).

Benefits: this is one of the most long-lasting waxes and has great versatility. It stands out for its brightness, for its high resistance, and for being hypoallergenic. Acts as an emollient with moisturising properties. it also provides consistency to cosmetic products.

STEARYL STEARATE

Extraction: This ingredient is derived from stearyl alcohol and stearic acid, a fatty acid obtained from plant-derived oils.

Benefits: It has a lubricating effect, giving the skin soft, smooth and light appearance. It also prevents water loss by forming a protective barrier. In formulations, it helps to stabilise oil-in-water emulsions and improves product texture.

CRAMBE ABYSSINICA

Obtainment: Crambe oil is obtained from Crambe abyssinica seeds, a plant native to the Mediterranean area.

Benefits: Acts directly on the epidermis creating a delicate...

JOJOBA OIL

Extraction: jojoba oil is extracted from the jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) nut (seed). Actually, it functions more like a wax that is liquid at room temperature than an oil. 96% of its composition consists of ceramides.

Benefits: highly moisturizing and nourishing. Ceramides cover the cells of the epidermis and to help regulate and intensify hydration. They are very similar to human skin, which is why they are absorbed and act quickly and are not oily to the touch. Jojoba oil also contains linoleic acid which is a very effective at restructuring and regenerating natural skin. Its vitamin E content also helps to rejuvenate skin and provides defence against free radicals. In addition, it is ideal for oily and acne-prone skin because it absorbs accumulated sebum and helps minimise breakouts. 

COCOA BUTTER

Extraction: Theobroma cocoa butter is extracted from the heart of cocoa seeds, a plant originally from the Amazon. It is one of the products that are extracted for the production of chocolate. It is the fat part of the cocoa seed and is separated after fermentation and roasting of the seeds.

Benefits: It is commonly used in pharmacy and food. It has moisturising properties, combating water loss in skin. It also provides vitamin E, polyphenols and flavonoids that prevent the dryness of the skin and promote the keratinisation of its tissues. It also has calming effects and relieves irritations, which make it very suitable for application on lips damaged by environmental factors.

PEACH NATURAL AROMA

Obtainment: This peach aroma is obtained by cold-pressing the peach seeds or bone.

Extraction: Fruity peach aroma that provides energy and vitality.

RHUS VERNICIFLUA WAX

Extraction: This wax is obtained from the fruits of the Rhus Verniciflua tree that grows on the Asian continent.

Benefits: It is used as a substitute for beeswax. It allows to give consistency to cosmetic products and to obtain a suitable texture for its application.

GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE

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

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

POMEGRANATE FLOWER

Extraction: The Punica Granatum is a holy tree of western Asia. Its flowers are known for fighting erythema and for its healing and astringent properties.

Benefits: It is very rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, terpenoids and sterols. It has great antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Applied to the lips, it has a great healing and repairing effect. It nourishes giving a healthy and plump look.

MEADOWFOAM OIL

Extraction: the Limnanthes Alba is a species of plant of the Meadowfoam family, originally from California and Oregon, where it grows in moist, grassy habitats.

Benefits: it has impressive moisturising and rejuvenating properties. It is a great ally in the fight against the loss of hydration, helping to create a barrier that prevents the loss of water and facilitates the entry of nutrients into the deeper layers of the skin.

CAPRYLIC / CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

Extraction: derived from Coconut Oil and Glycerin, is considered an excellent emollient and skin repairing agent. It is a mix of fatty acids. It is not considered a sensitizing agent.

Benefits: it repairs the surface of the skin and prevents the loss of moisture and also works to thicken skin. They are neutral oils that do not irritate the skin, are easy to apply and are quickly absorbed.

POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE

Extraction: It is a natural emulsifiable obtained from glycerin and stearic acid.

Benefits: It is used in oily external fase cream formulations and allows to properly emulsify the physical filters in sunscreens.

GLYCERYL BEHENATE

Extraction: Glyceryl Behenate is a plant-derived ester derived from glycerin and behenic acid.

Benefits: It is used in food, pharmacy and cosmetics for its capacity to improve viscosity in emulsions. It is a non-comedogenic ingredient, which does not provide greasy sensation nor obstructs the pores of the skin.

LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT VEGAN HYALURONIC ACID

Extraction: the low molecular weight hyaluronic acid has plant-derived origins and is obtained by a biotechnological process. It is naturally found in the dermis of the skin, so the application of this acid on our skin will not irritate or damage it.

Benefits: works on the tight joints between cells. It protects the synthesis of collagen and elastin, and stimulates the vascularisation process to increase the supply of nutrients and oxygen to cells. This is reflected in a noticeable increase in the firmness of the skin, giving it a youthful and healthy appearance.

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.

SALICORNIA

Extraction: salicornia is a coastal plant of incredible adaptability. It is able to live in soils with very variable salt contents thanks to the presence of water carriers and agents that protect it from dehydration.

Benefits: it favours the storage and transport of water and urea through the epidermis. It also increases the action of enzymes involved in the production of lipids in skin. These two actions produce an instant moisturising effect on all skin types.

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: aliphatic triterpene extracted from rice bran, wheat germ and green olives. It is 100% natural.

Benefits: it is a natural component and a good emollient and restores skin’s natural sebum content making it great for treating dry skin. It also has antioxidant properties and works to stimulate the immune system.

ULTRAMARINE PINK OXIDE

Extraction: Pigment of mineral origin.

Benefits: Acts as a pink dye.

RED IRON OXIDE

Obtainment: Pigment of mineral origin.

Benefits: Acts as a red coloring.

YELLOW IRON OXIDE

Extraction: pigment of mineral origin.

Benefits: it acts as yellow colourant.

BLACK IRON OXIDE

Extraction: pigment of mineral origin.

Benefits: it acts as black colourant.

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.