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We're a global market leader in chemical and ingredient distribution, as well as a top chemical and ingredient solutions distributor in the United States and Canada. We provide a full-line of ingredients, raw materials and specialty chemicals to over 17 industries including: Beauty & Personal Care, CASE & Construction, Energy Services, HI&I, Food & Nutrition, Lubricants, Pharma and Water Treatment.

Formulations and literature for every industry

Each year our chemists debut new formulations and prototypes for cosmetics, cleaning and food at industry trade shows. These prototypes serve to showcase trends in their specific markets, as well as unique uses for ingredients from our product offering, are intended for use as starting formulas only and may be altered or modified as needed.
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About our Beauty & Personal Care formulations

Our Beauty & Personal Care Center focuses on formulation development while intending to promote new ideas and concepts with new market trends and as consumer demands change. Each year our personal care chemists debut new formulations and prototypes for cosmetics, hair care and skin care at industry trade shows. These prototypes serve to showcase trends in the personal care market, as well as unique uses for ingredients from our product offering.
These prototypes are also intended for use as starting formulas only and may be altered or modified as needed. However, all prototypes undergo stability testing at 40°C for a period of three months.

Innovative cosmetic formulations for personal care

FormulationNumberDescription
Ageless Concealer03-032Easy-to-use, highly blend able stick concealer helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and blemishes and helps protect skin from sources of aging.
All Over Glow Mist05-002A light conditioning shine spray for your hair and skin.
Black Plum Eye Shadow04-012An easy-to-blend cream shadow that creates the perfect plum smokey eye.
Black Plum Lipstick04-008Enduring black lipstick with bright, fire red and iridescent blue shimmer.
Brow Pudding03-052Brow pudding for thicker, fuller, and natural looking brows.
Clean Lip Gloss05-022Translucent gloss designed to add shine and provide moisturization. Fits Clean at Sephora and Credo standards for clean beauty products.
iDefine Me Eyeliner04-108An espresso colored liquid eyeliner for graphic eyeliner.
Malachite Eyeliner04-020Pearlescent liquid eyeliner in rich, vibrant malachite-green.
Party Pink Lipstick04-030Bright pink lipstick soothes and smooths while dazzling with fuchsia and blue pearlescence.
Polishing Lip Scrub04-049A lip scrub that gently exfoliates, moisturizes, and pampers the lips to prepare them for further beauty treatments.
Pollution Defense Tinted Moisturizer04-092A lightly tinted moisturizer with actives to combat environmental and blue light pollution.
Sculpt and Shake Brow Gelee04-105Tames, shapes and fills brows for a bold look.
Summer Radiance Multi Stick04-090A multi use on the go stick application for lips, cheeks and eyes.

State-of-the-art hair care formulations for personal care

FormulationNumberDescription
Ageless Conditioning Spray03-084Revive dull, damaged hair with a light-weight conditioner that helps keep hair strong and looking young.
Beard Taming Balm03-134Luxurious balm tames and conditions beards leaving them soft and smooth.
Blow Out Primer03-202Condition and prep hair for sleek, long-lasting styles while strengthening it from the inside out; protects against damage caused by blow drying and heat styling.
Cleansing Conditioner04-014One product to condition and cleanse; leaving hair soft, silky and manageable.
Clearly Conditioning Shampoo04-076Gentle shampoo with exceptional clarity and outstanding conditioning benefits.
Coco Conditioning Bar04-072Water conscious and travel friendly hair conditioner bar.
Conditioning Shine and Style Spray03-074A shine spray that also conditions and styles hair.
Customizable Scalp Serum05-048A hydrating base serum with functional active ampoules for lengthening, strength, fullness and age defying.
Daily Shampoo03-194Clear Sulfate-Free Shampoo gentle enough for daily use leaves hair soft and manageable.
Define and Shine Hairspray03-116Gives hairstyles touchable hold and definition with a boost of shine.
Embrace Your Curls Air Dry Serum05-030Light serum to enhance natural curl of hair or be used as pre-blowout treatment.
Gold Dust Styling Gel04-036A styling treatment for all-day hold with soft, natural touch and a subtle golden shimmer.
Hair Mascara03-100Adds a temporary touch of soft pink to the hair.
Hair Putty03-162Flexible sculpting putty easily shapes hair and adds volume.
Hair Wax03-028A hair wax to tame and condition hair.
Heat Guard Spray02-180A thermal-protecting spray to protect hair from harsh heat from styling tools.
Natural Hair Pomade03-110Smooths and tames hair naturally.
Natural Shine Spray03-210Get soft, shiny hair with this light finishing mist containing naturally-derived ingredients and super oils marula, hempseed, and argan.
Perfect Blowout Mist Designed to prepare and protect hair during heat treatments.
Protect and Hold Styling Serum03-148Prolongs the color of your hair & provides thermal protection with durable hold.
Repair and Restructure Hair Treatment04-028Repairs split ends and improves hair’s internal structure for smoother, stronger, shinier tresses.
Revitalizing Hair Mask03-062Deep conditioning treatment repairs damaged hair and leaves it looking and feeling soft and healthy.
Strengthening and Conditioning Hair Butter05-046For curly and coily hair, an intensely conditioning hair butter.
Texturizing Surf Spray05-001A light conditioning mist that refreshes hair and creates soft beachy waves.
Weightless Shine and Spray03-078Light-weight spray that adds instant shine without weighing down the hair.

Innovative personal care formulations for skin care

FormulationNumberDescription
2-in-1 Facial Oil04-058Natural oils and esters provide moisture retention benefits and improved skin appearance; doubles as a remover for makeup and impurities.
After Sun Shimmer03-170Enhance your sun-kissed glow and soothe the skin after some time in the sun.
Butter Bee Body Balm04-074Natural butters, waxes, oils and botanicals offer rich emollience in an easy-to-use, easy-to-pack, water-free solid. Sustainable beeswax and fair trade marula oil highlight commitments to improving our world.
Calming Sugar Body Buffer04-110A sugar based body scrub to calm skin and soothe irritation.
Décolleté Crème04-026An elegant, naturally-derived, moisture cream formulated to firm, tighten, and tone the neck and décolleté.
Essential Facial Treatment04-038A daily-use facial cream, rich in natural emollients and extracts offering moisturization, improved skin appearance, and protection against UV aggression.
Financially Inclusive Body Lotion05-050A cost effective body lotion with a silky feel and hint of shimmer.
Hand Rescue Moisturizing Bar05-012Rich and luxurious butter restores moisture to dry hands and helps them stay hydrated.
Make it Last Makeup Setting Spray03-154Setting spray to help your make up last all day.
Natural Cream Cleanser03-182Natural facial wash gently cleanses without drying your skin.
Natural Face Lotion03-142Help defend skin from blue light and environmental shocks with this rich moisturizer that feels light and silky on the skin.
Natural Vegan Lip Balm03-042A natural, animal-free take on the traditional lip balm tube that glides on easily and provides a refreshing burst of moisturization.
Nourish and Glow Tatto Balm04-100Nourishing stick to keep tattoos hydrated and fresh looking.
Overnight Pout Perfecting Mask04-104An intense overnight mask for soft and supple lips.
Perfecting Lip Balm04-048A luxurious lip balm with cocoa butter, marula oil, and orange and sunflower waxes to soothe and moisturize dry lips.
Protect and Perfect Water-Gel Serum05-008A fresh and light oil-free serum that provides blue light protection and a soft-focus effect to the skin.
Sustainable Makeup Removing Balm05-026Naturally inspired melting balm is a gentle first step in your cleansing routine to remove traces of the day.
α-Hydroxy Cleansing Powder04-031A facial cleanser featuring a unique delivery system for glycolic acid, an alpha-hydroxy acid known for exfoliating the skin.
β-Hydroxy Acid Cleansing Powder04-042A facial cleanser featuring a unique delivery system for salicylic acid, a beta-hydroxy acid known for use on blemish-prone complexions.

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