Emulium® Illustro

Pigment empowered

Emulium® Illustro is a water-in-oil emulsifier that is highly compatible with pigments and UV filters, but also with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients. PEG-free and COSMOS approved, this new ingredient perfectly meets consumer requirements in terms of naturality and formulator expectations in performance and flexibility.

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Use level

3-5%

Worldwide approval for cosmetic applications
Listed on IECIC (Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China) 2015
COSMOS approved
Patent pending

Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate (and)
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate

Today, there is growing consumer interest for silicone-free, natural color cosmetics and sunscreens.

Gattefossé has applied its strong knowledge in lipid chemistry to the development of Emulium® Illustro. Six years of research and development have been necessary to create this performant and flexible emulsifier, that can replace water-in-silicone textures.

Clinical evaluation of skin quality:

Smooth aspect of the skin: +16%
Healthy glow: +26%
Moisturized appareance of the skin: +26%
Overall quality: +19%

Thanks to Emulium® Illustro, emulsification is easy, fast and can be cold-processable without any co-emulsifier.

Designed principally for pigmented formulations, Emulium® Illustro helps to disperse pigments and UV filters and obtain homogeneous and stable formulas.

Sensoriality:

Unique sensory imprint
Light and soft afterfeel
“skincare” touch
Glowy finish and moisturized feeling on the skin

Clinical evaluation of foundation performance:

Complexion uniformity: +47%
Imperfections visibility: -23%
Healthy glow: +33%
Skin fineness: +27%

Clinical evaluation of skin quality:

Smooth aspect of the skin: +16%
Healthy glow: +26%
Moisturized appareance of the skin: +26%
Overall quality: +19%

Thanks to Emulium® Illustro, emulsification is easy, fast and can be cold-processable without any co-emulsifier.

Claims

Designed principally for pigmented formulations
100% natural origin
Does not require a co-emulsifier
Cold-processable
Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients

Applications

From ultra fluid to thick textures
Color cosmetics: foundations, concealers, BB and CC creams, highlighters, eye and lip products
Sun care: organic and inorganic sunscreens
Skin care
Natural, organic and vegan formulations