L’Oreal is extending its Age Perfect range with a new product, Age perfect Rosy Glow Mask, a cream-mask sold in a jar.
From a technical point of view, this formula is a emulsified gel, based on 2 polymers (Clariant Hostacerin AMPS – Ammonium Polyacryloylsimethyl Taurate, exclusive to L’Oreal as patented, and Xanthan Gum). This blend allows to suspend and stabilized dispersed oil drops, without using surfactants.

The oil phase is mainly made of silicone oil (Dimethicone) and fatty ester (Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate). Lower in the INCI, so probably at a concentration below 1%, the formula contains plenty of natural oils (Rosemary Leaf Oil, Macadamia Seed Oil, Lavender Oil,…).

The formula is protected against microbiological development by Alcohol (2nd in the INCI list), Phenoxyethanol and Caprylyl Glycol.

Interesting texture of surfactant-free emulsified gel. It is interesting to see Alcohol so high in a mask formula. Indeed, mask are more difficult to formulate than creams from a safety point of view : they are appied as thick layers on skin and left-on for several minutes. Preservatives and other ingredients can cause tongling if not carefully selected. If successfully formulated, Alcohol here in this formula probably greatly participate to improve skin glow (due to its refreshing effect).