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.

Solar protection

  • Titanium dioxide [nano]
  • Zinc oxide [nano]

Mattifying

  • Silica

Soothing

  • Fructooligosaccharides
  • Laminaria ochroleuca extract
  • Rhamnose

Moisturising

  • Xylitol

Texture

  • Caprylic / capric triglyceride
  • Corn starch modified
  • Dicaprylyl carbonate
  • Isododecane
  • Lauroyl lysine
  • Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
  • Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate
  • Propanediol
  • Stearalkonium hectorite

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)

Protection of the product

  • Citric acid
  • Dimethicone
  • Hydrogenated lecithin
  • Magnesium sulfate
  • Pentylene glycol
  • Propylene carbonate
  • Sodium citrate
  • Tocopherol
  • Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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.

Zinc oxide [nano]

What is it?

Zinc oxide (with nanoparticles).

What’s the point?

Solar protection: mineral screen, reflects UV radiation.

How do you get it?

Mineral origin.

Aqua/water/eau

What is it?

Purified water.

What’s the point?

Formulation water.

How do you get it?

Mineral origin.

Isododecane

What is it?

Mineral oil derivative.

What’s the point?

Emollient: soothes and softens the skin.

How do you get it?

Obtained by synthesis from mineral oil.

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.

Corn starch modified

What is it?

Corn starch derivative.

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?

Obtained by synthesis from corn starch.

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.

Titanium dioxide [nano]

What is it?

Titanium dioxide (with nanoparticles).

What’s the point?

Solar protection: mineral screen, reflects UV radiation.

How do you get it?

Mineral origin.

Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate

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?

Obtained by synthesis from glycerins and fatty acids extracted from vegetable oil.

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.

Silica

What is it?

Silica.

What’s the point?

Mattifying: absorbs sebum, minimises shine.

How do you get it?

Mineral origin.

Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate

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?

Obtained by synthesis from glycerins and fatty acids extracted from vegetable oil.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

What is it?

Siloxane derivative.

What’s the point?

Stabilising: stabilises the mineral screen or pigment.

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.

Magnesium sulfate

What is it?

Magnesium derivative.

What’s the point?

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

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.

Propanediol

What is it?

Polyol.

What’s the point?

Humectant: maintains the skin’s moisture level.

How do you get it?

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

Stearalkonium hectorite

What is it?

Fatty acid and hectorite derivative.

What’s the point?

Gelling: provides the texture with consistency.

How do you get it?

Obtained by synthesis from fatty acid of plant origin, and hectorite (mineral).

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.

Hydrogenated lecithin

What is it?

Lecithin derivative.

What’s the point?

Stabilising: stabilises the mineral screen or pigment.

How do you get it?

Obtained from vegetable oil.

Dimethicone

What is it?

Silicone.

What’s the point?

Stabilising: stabilises the mineral screen or pigment.

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.

Sodium citrate

What is it?

Citric acid derivative.

What’s the point?

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

How do you get it?

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

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 carbonate

What is it?

Carbonate ester.

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.

Ectoin

What is it?

Amino acid.

What’s the point?

Contributes to Cellular Bioprotection technology.
This complex reinforces the skin cells' natural defence system to increase their resistance to the negative effects of the sun's rays.

How do you get it?

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

Mannitol

What is it?

Sugar derivative.

What’s the point?

Contributes to Cellular Bioprotection technology.
This complex reinforces the skin cells' natural defence system to increase their resistance to the negative effects of the sun's rays.
Contributes to the Fluidactiv technology.
This complex fights against sebum thickening, in order to keep pores from becoming clogged and to minimise the risk of blemishes appearing.

How do you get it?

Obtained from sugar of plant origin.

Propyl gallate

What is it?

Gallic acid derivative.

What’s the point?

Contributes to the Fluidactiv technology.
This complex fights against sebum thickening, in order to keep pores from becoming clogged and to minimise the risk of blemishes appearing.

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.

Xylitol

What is it?

Sugar derivative.

What’s the point?

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

How do you get it?

Obtained from plant sugar.

Rhamnose

What is it?

Sugar.

What’s the point?

Soothing: reduces sensations of skin discomfort.

How do you get it?

Wood extraction or synthesis.

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.

Lauroyl lysine

What is it?

Fatty acid and amino acid derivative.

What’s the point?

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

How do you get it?

Combination of fatty acid extracted from vegetable oil, and lysine (biotechnology).

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.

Fructooligosaccharides

What is it?

Sugar macromolecule.

What’s the point?

Soothing: reduces sensations of skin discomfort.

How do you get it?

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

Caprylic/capric triglyceride

What is it?

Glycerin and fatty acid derivative (triglycerides).

What’s the point?

Emollient: soothes and softens the skin.

How do you get it?

A combination of glycerine and fatty acids extracted from vegetal oils.

Laminaria ochroleuca extract

What is it?

Golden algae extract.

What’s the point?

Soothing: reduces sensations of skin discomfort.

How do you get it?

Laminaria algae extraction.

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