The formula at a glance

Each of our ingredients have been selected for their effectiveness. Find all the ingredients of your product grouped into families according to their role.

Cellular Bioprotection patent

Solar protection

  • Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
  • Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
  • Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol [nano]
  • Octocrylene

Moisturising

  • Glycerin

Mattifying

  • Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer

Formulation water

  • Aqua / water / eau

Visual effects on the skin

  • Iron oxides (ci 77491)
  • Iron oxides (ci 77492)
  • Iron oxides (ci 77499)
  • Titanium dioxide (ci 77891)

Texture

  • C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer
  • Cellulose gum
  • Cyclohexasiloxane
  • Cyclopentasiloxane
  • Dicaprylyl carbonate
  • Glyceryl stearate citrate
  • Hdi / trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer
  • Methylpropanediol
  • Microcrystalline cellulose
  • Polymethylsilsesquioxane
  • Potassium cetyl phosphate
  • Propylene glycol
  • Xanthan gum

Protection of the product

  • 1,2-hexanediol
  • Caprylyl glycol
  • Citric acid
  • Decyl glucoside
  • Disodium edta
  • Hydrogenated lecithin
  • Pentylene glycol
  • Tocopherol

Ingredients under the magnifying glass

The ingredients of our formulas have been selected according to very strict dermatological criteria and recommended by independent toxicological experts. Classified in three main categories of active ingredients, you will discover the nature, role and origin of each by clicking on their name.

Here are grouped the ingredients that contribute to the expected effectiveness of the product: those that optimize or preserve the biological skin's mechanisms (such as hydration, regeneration, lipid-replenishing action), and those that have a very specific physico-chemical action (exfoliating, matifying, sun filters ...).

The ingredients listed here are those contained in the latest formula for this product. As there may be a time lag between its production and its distribution on the market, we invite you to consult the list of ingredients on the packaging.

Aqua/water/eau

What is it?

Purified water.

What’s the point?

Formulation water.

How do you get it?

Mineral origin.

Dicaprylyl carbonate

What is it?

Fatty alcohol derivative.

What’s the point?

Emollient: soothes and softens the skin.

How do you get it?

Combination of fatty alcohol of plant origin, and a synthesised carbonate derivative.

Octocrylene

What is it?

Aromatic derivative.

What’s the point?

Solar protection: organic filter, absorbs UV radiation.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol [nano]

What is it?

Bisoctrizol: aromatic derivative.

What’s the point?

Solar protection: organic filter, absorbs UV radiation.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane

What is it?

Avobenzone (or BMDBM): aromatic derivative.

What’s the point?

Solar protection: organic filter, absorbs UV radiation.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Glycerin

What is it?

Glycerin.

What’s the point?

Moisturising: increases the water content of the skin’s outermost layers.

How do you get it?

Component naturally found in the skin, extracted from vegetable oil.

Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer

What is it?

Acrylic polymer.

What’s the point?

Mattifying: absorbs sebum, minimises shine.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Cyclohexasiloxane

What is it?

Silicone.

What’s the point?

Sensory agent: optimises sensory appeal to ensure pleasure of use and an evanescent and velvety feel.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Cyclopentasiloxane

What is it?

Silicone.

What’s the point?

Sensory agent: optimises sensory appeal to ensure pleasure of use and an evanescent and velvety feel.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine

What is it?

Bemotrizinol: aromatic derivative.

What’s the point?

Solar protection: organic filter, absorbs UV radiation.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Glyceryl stearate citrate

What is it?

Glycerin and fatty acid derivative.

What’s the point?

Emulsifying: enables the formation and stabilisation of an emulsion.

How do you get it?

Combination of glycerin, fatty acid, and citric acid of plant origin.

Potassium cetyl phosphate

What is it?

Fatty alcohol derivative.

What’s the point?

Emulsifying: enables the formation and stabilisation of an emulsion.

How do you get it?

Obtained by synthesis from fatty alcohol of plant origin.

Titanium dioxide (ci 77891)

What is it?

White pigment (titanium dioxide).

What’s the point?

Visual effects on the skin: colours or evens out the complexion by supplying pigments, pearlising agents or light reflectors.

How do you get it?

Mineral origin.

Methylpropanediol

What is it?

Polyol.

What’s the point?

Humectant: maintains the skin’s moisture level.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

What is it?

Silicone.

What’s the point?

Sensory agent: optimises sensory appeal to ensure pleasure of use and a soft feel.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Decyl glucoside

What is it?

Sugar and fatty alcohol derivative.

What’s the point?

Stabilising: contributes to the product’s homogeneity or stability.

How do you get it?

Obtained by synthesis from fatty alcohol of plant origin, and glucose (biotechnology).

Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer

What is it?

Silicone.

What’s the point?

Sensory agent: optimises sensory appeal to ensure pleasure of use and a soft feel.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Iron oxides (ci 77492)

What is it?

Yellow pigment (iron oxide).

What’s the point?

Visual effects on the skin: colours or evens out the complexion by supplying pigments, pearlising agents or light reflectors.

How do you get it?

Mineral origin.

Pentylene glycol

What is it?

Polyol.

What’s the point?

Stabilising: contributes to the product’s homogeneity or stability.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Microcrystalline cellulose

What is it?

Microcrystalline cellulose.

What’s the point?

Gelling: provides the texture with consistency.

How do you get it?

Wood extraction.

C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer

What is it?

Silicone.

What’s the point?

Sensory agent: optimises sensory appeal to ensure pleasure of use and a silky feel with a matte finish.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

1,2-hexanediol

What is it?

Polyol.

What’s the point?

Stabilising: contributes to the product’s homogeneity or stability.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Caprylyl glycol

What is it?

Polyol.

What’s the point?

Stabilising: contributes to the product’s homogeneity or stability.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Disodium edta

What is it?

Edetic acid derivative.

What’s the point?

Stabilising: contributes to the product’s homogeneity or stability.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Xanthan gum

What is it?

Xanthan gum.

What’s the point?

Gelling: provides the texture with consistency.

How do you get it?

Biotechnology.
Biotechnology uses biological processes, including natural fermentation, to obtain ingredients.

Iron oxides (ci 77491)

What is it?

Red pigment (iron oxide).

What’s the point?

Visual effects on the skin: colours or evens out the complexion by supplying pigments, pearlising agents or light reflectors.

How do you get it?

Mineral origin.

Mannitol

What is it?

Sugar derivative.

What’s the point?

Contributes to the cellular Bioprotection patent.
This patented complex reinforces the skin cells’ natural defence system to increase their resistance to the negative effects of solar radiation.

How do you get it?

Obtained from sugar of plant origin.

Xylitol

What is it?

Sugar derivative.

What’s the point?

Contributes to the D.A.F. (Dermatological Advanced Formulation) patent
This patented complex increases the skin’s tolerance threshold – regardless of skin type – in order to strengthen its resistance.

How do you get it?

Obtained from plant sugar.

Citric acid

What is it?

Citric acid.

What’s the point?

Stabilising: helps adjust the product’s pH.

How do you get it?

Component naturally found in the skin, obtained by biotechnology.
Biotechnology uses biological processes, including natural fermentation, to obtain ingredients.

Hydrogenated lecithin

What is it?

Lecithin derivative.

What’s the point?

Stabilising: contributes to the product’s homogeneity or stability.

How do you get it?

Obtained from vegetable oil.

Cellulose gum

What is it?

Cellulose gum.

What’s the point?

Gelling: provides the texture with consistency.

How do you get it?

Wood extraction.

Rhamnose

What is it?

Sugar.

What’s the point?

Contributes to the D.A.F. (Dermatological Advanced Formulation) patent
This patented complex increases the skin’s tolerance threshold – regardless of skin type – in order to strengthen its resistance.

How do you get it?

Wood extraction or synthesis.

Iron oxides (ci 77499)

What is it?

Black pigment (iron oxide).

What’s the point?

Visual effects on the skin: colours or evens out the complexion by supplying pigments, pearlising agents or light reflectors.

How do you get it?

Mineral origin.

Propylene glycol

What is it?

Polyol.

What’s the point?

Humectant: maintains the skin’s moisture level.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Ectoin

What is it?

Amino acid.

What’s the point?

Contributes to the cellular Bioprotection patent.
This patented complex reinforces the skin cells’ natural defence system to increase their resistance to the negative effects of solar radiation.

How do you get it?

Biotechnology.
Biotechnology uses biological processes, including natural fermentation, to obtain ingredients.

Tocopherol

What is it?

Vitamin E or tocopherol.

What’s the point?

Antioxidant: prevents the oxidation of the ingredients contained in the product.

How do you get it?

Component naturally found in the skin, extracted from vegetable oil.

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