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Cosmetic active ingredients represented by white powder and clear and amber liquids in laboratory glassware

Actives

Active ingredients give a formulation its purpose, whether that is brightening, exfoliating, hydrating or antioxidant protection. Our range covers brightening actives (alpha-arbutin, kojic acid dipalmitate, azelaic acid and L-glutathione), stable vitamin C derivatives (3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate and oil-soluble tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate), exfoliating acids (Glypure 70% glycolic acid and Curcylic 40 water-soluble salicylic acid), humectants (Pentavitin and N-acetyl glucosamine) and specialist actives such as Mala'Kîte and Curoxyl 42.

Each product page lists the INCI name, CAS number and how to add it to your formula. Narrow your search with brightening actives, vitamin C derivatives or exfoliants.

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    Azeco – Premium Azelaic Acid Powder (Made in Europe)

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    INCI Name: Azelaic Acid CAS Number: 123-99-9 Premium grade · Made in Europe Description Azeco is a premium-grade azelaic acid powder manufactured i...

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    Glypure® – Glycolic Acid 70% Solution

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    INCI Name: Glycolic Acid CAS Number: 79-14-1 Description Glypure® is a high-purity 70% glycolic acid solution, the smallest alpha hydroxy acid (AHA...

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    Alpha-Arbutin Powder

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    INCI Name: Alpha-Arbutin CAS Number: 84380-01-8 Description Alpha-Arbutin is one of the most widely used brightening actives in skin care. Made by ...

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    Curcylic™ 40 – Water-Soluble Salicylic Acid

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    INCI Name: Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine (and) Salicylic Acid CAS Number: 68140-01-2 (and) 69-72-7 Description Curcylic™ 40 is a water-soluble salic...

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    L-Glutathione Powder – Cosmetic Grade

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    INCI Name: Glutathione CAS Number: 70-18-8 Description L-Glutathione (reduced form) is a tripeptide antioxidant found naturally in the body. This c...

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    Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate – Oil-Soluble Vitamin C

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    INCI Name: Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate CAS Number: 183476-82-6 Description Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate is a stable, oil-soluble vitamin C ester. It is ...

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    Kojic Acid Dipalmitate Powder

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    INCI Name: Kojic Acid Dipalmitate CAS Number: 79725-98-7 Description Kojic Acid Dipalmitate (KAD) is an oil-soluble derivative of kojic acid. Unlik...

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    Curoxyl® 42 – Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 40%

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    INCI Name: Water (and) Benzoyl Peroxide CAS Number: 7732-18-5 (and) 94-36-0 Description Curoxyl® 42 is a patented, micronised 40% benzoyl peroxide ...

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    Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate Powder

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    INCI Name: Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate CAS Number: 113170-55-1 Description Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP) is a stable, water-soluble vitamin C...

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    Mala’Kîte™ Extract

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    INCI Name: Aqua (and) Malachite Extract CAS Number: 7732-18-5 (and) 12069-69-1 Description Mala'Kîte™ is a malachite mineral extract rich in copper...

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    3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Powder

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    INCI Name: 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid CAS Number: 86404-04-8 Description 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (ethyl ascorbic acid) is a stable, water-soluble vita...

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    Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate – Oil-Soluble Vitamin C

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    INCI Name: Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate CAS Number: 183476-82-6 Description Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate is a stable, oil-soluble vitamin C ester. It i...

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    4-Butylresorcinol Powder – Brightening Active

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    INCI Name: Butylresorcinol CAS Number: 18979-61-8 Description 4-Butylresorcinol is one of the most potent brightening actives used in skin care. It...

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    Pentavitin® – Saccharide Isomerate

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    INCI Name: Saccharide Isomerate, Aqua, Citric Acid (and) Sodium Citrate CAS Number: 100843-69-4, 7732-18-5, 77-92-9 (and) 68-04-2 Description Penta...

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    N-Acetyl Glucosamine Powder

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    INCI Name: Acetyl Glucosamine CAS Number: 7512-17-6 Description N-Acetyl Glucosamine (NAG) is an amino sugar made by fermentation. It is a building...

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