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Cosmetic Formulations

Inspired by the latest consumer trends, our cosmetic scientists create concept formulations featuring our natural# active and functional ingredients. See how our ingredients elevate personal care across a range of applications or be inspired to formulate your own unique sensory experience.

#All references to “natural” are calculated according to ISO 16128.

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A collection of skincare and haircare products on a reflective surface with a gradient background. The products include HydraPearl Face Serum, Foam Body Lotion, Hair and Scalp Mask, and Purifying Shampoo Paste.

Xelestia

Fantasy-inspired formulation brought to life with gaming.

A flat lay image of bodycare products surrounded by pink rose petals, green leaves, and slices of lemon. The products include a bottle of

Oum

A bodycare collection developed for your evening wind-down ritual.

A bathroom wall with a marble finish. There is a shelf holding three bottles of Quartz haircare products.

Quartz

Haircare collection focused on clear and natural formulations.

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No Filter

A feminine intimate hygiene line.

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Up!

Featuring upcycled ingredients in beauty stick format.

I Am Millennial formulation collection

#IAmMillennial

Collection addressing the evolving needs of the millennial generation.

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Hair Care Formulations

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Clear Conditioner

A water-based, silicone-free and clear formula.

A jar of IFF Xelestia cosmetic formulation Purifying Shampoo Paste with a gray lid and an orange and blue label.

Purifying Shampoo Paste

A concentrated shampoo paste containing less than 15% water.

A clear bottle with a silver pump dispenser containing a transparent liquid with small bubbles. The bottle has a purple geometric crystal logo and the text

Leave-in Hair Serum

A water-based and silicone-free serum contains high content of natural origin ingredients.

Hair and Scalp Mask Xelestia

Hair & Scalp Mask

A mousse-format hair and scalp mask enriched with natural# Betaine

Hair Care

Featured Ingredients

The trend of skinification drives demand for skincare-inspired benefits in hair care. IFF’s advanced hair care ingredients can help formulators deliver efficacy, multifunctionality, and sustainability to meet evolving consumer expectations and regulatory pressures.

GENENCARE® OSMS BA Betaine

GENENCARE® OSMS BA

A hair active that helps strengthen hair, reduce frizz and helps mitigate irritation from surfactants.

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AURIST AGC Hair Conditioning Polymer

AURIST™ AGC

A multifunctional conditioning biopolymer for softer, glossier and fluffier hair.

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Skin Care Formulations

A cylindrical container with a blue icy eye stick and a white cap placed beside it. The container has the text Fresh Up! ICY EYE STICK

Icy Eye Stick

Best applied in the AM on the delicate zone of the eye contour area to wake up, energize, and moisturize the look.

IFF Xelestia HydraPearl Face Serum

HydraPearl Face Serum

A translucent gel with suspended oil droplets featuring osmolytes to moisturize and protect the skin.

IFF Morning Dew Serum Cosmetic Formulation

Morning Dew Serum

A clear gel embedded with white snowflake-like emulsion drops.

IFF Foam Body Lotion Xelestia Cosmetic Formulation

Foam Body Lotion

A foam-format leave-on body lotion, designed to provide a luxurious and lightweight moisturizing experience.

Skin Care

Featured Ingredients

Consumers have repeatedly shown that they expect brands to deliver on sustainability without compromising performance, and largely without compromising cost as well. IFF’s skin care actives are validated by scientific studies and are all upcycled from production side streams.

genencare osms mi inositol

GENENCARE® OSMS MI

An energizing osmolyte and natural sugar that can help fight the signs of skin fatigue.

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GENENCARE® XL: Prebiotic moisturizer supporting skin microbiome, upcycled and sustainable origin.

GENENCARE® XL

A prebiotic moisturizer that can help support microbiome diversity.

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Concept Formulations

FAQ

A cosmetic formulation is a prototype product designed to showcase the performance, texture, and sensorial profile of IFF’s active and functional ingredients. It’s not a commercial product, but a “recipe” that demonstrates how IFF’s active and functional ingredients can be used in real-world applications

Each formulation collection is inspired by consumer trends and showcases innovation in the particular application. For example, the Quartz collection focuses on clear and natural hair care while UP! uses upcycled ingredients from side streams.

They are designed for R&D chemists, product developers and marketers in the beauty and personal care industry looking for inspiration or ingredient solutions.

We do not supply samples of the prototypes. However, you can download the formulation sheets or request for product samples of our active and/or functional ingredients via our website.

These cosmetic formulations are not for direct sale. You may, however, recreate these formulations by referring to our formulation sheets.

We make it easy to collaborate. Whether you’re exploring a new concept or scaling up a formulation, our wide network of trusted distributors is well-equipped with deep knowledge of our ingredient portfolio and technical capabilities. They can support you locally with samples, formulation guidance, and regulatory insights.