LexFeel® Shine

Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate

High Shine, Phenyl Trimethicone Alternative

LexFeel® Shine imparts shine and gloss to lipstick, lip gloss, and other color cosmetics, as well as in hair serum, hair gel, hair spray, and other hair styling products. LexFeel® Shine can replace other high refractive index materials, such as Phenyl Trimethicone, in many cosmetic formulations.

  • Refractive index = 1.55
  • Enhance effect pigments
  • Polar oil compatible with esters and castor oil
  • High gloss
  • Non-sticky skinfeel
  • See image gallery for sensory profile

Suitable for all applications

Standards & Certifications

Readily Biodegradable
Clean Beauty Preferred
Non-palm Derived
Halal Certified
China IECIC Listed
Vegan & Cruelty-free
Kosher Compliant
View Standards & Certifications

Additional Information

How to Use

Recommended Use Level: up to 100%

Use Instruction: Add to oil phase, can be used in hot or cold process

Primary Feedstocks

Petrochemical

For more information about the origin and processing of this ingredient, please request a Technical & Regulatory Dossier.

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