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Texture-Enhancer Ingredients

Carrageenan

Good

A seaweed-derived thickener that gives products a smooth, gel-like texture.

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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Great

Thickens formulas into a smooth, cushiony gel-cream texture.

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Aminomethyl Propanol

Good

A pH adjuster that keeps formulas balanced and comfortable on skin.

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Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer

Good

A film-former from rapeseed and tung oil that boosts wear.

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Dextrin Palmitate

Good

A texture agent that thickens oils and gives balms a velvety feel.

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Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate

Good

A thickener that keeps color evenly distributed in makeup.

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Bis(Glycidoxyphenyl)Propane/Bisaminomethylnorbornane Copolymer

Fair

Forms a flexible film that helps makeup resist smudging.

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