Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts with the label CCTM

Sun Protection and our Mechanical Shield

Our cosmetics products do not contain a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) but they do contain a mechanical shield which is equivalent to SPF 15. This is buildable, so the more product you use, the higher the SPF equivalent. For example, if you wore a Daytime Moisturiser, Light CCTM and MakeSense Original Foundation, you would have the equivalent of SPF 45. There are a number of ingredients that afford sunscreen capabilities, for example, algae or orchid. If you are questioning the active ingredient that is a considered sunscreen ingredients, you are probably referring to the ingredient that the FDA has classified as sunscreen. Titanium Dioxide would be the ingredient found in our foundation. Which is why we can't say it is a sunscreen and say it acts as a mechanical shield . They also contain Octyl Methoxycinnamate and Benzophenone as UVA and UVB sunscreens. The phrase mechanical shield simply refers to the physical barrier that prevent the sun's rays from penetrating the skin. O...

What's in MakeSense Colour Correcting Tinted Moisturiser?

The MakeSense Colour Correcting Tinted Moisturiser is perfect for a lighter coverage. Some of the ingredients and benefits are: SenePlex Complex : kinetic enzyme that increases cellular renewal. Arnica Montana Flower Extract : acts as a fungicide and an immune-stimulant; it provides a layer of warmth and helps to soothe tired and tight muscles. Camellia Sinensis (Tea) Leaf Extract : protects collagen from being broken down and reduces UV induced inflammations. Yellow Iron Oxides (Mint/Green) : pigment shade that helps to camouflage redness. Caprylhydroxamic Acid : maintains unionised state in acid to neutral, strong inhibitory mould and it can take the place of traditional preservatives when applied to the cosmetic. Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) : an inert earth mineral used as a thickening ingredient and sunscreen in cosmetics as it protects skin from UVA and UVB radiation and is considered to have no risk of skin irritation. Phenethyl Alcohol : an aromatic alcohol in a...

All About: MakeSense Colour Correcting Tinted Moisturiser

Enjoy sheer coverage, colour correction benefits and skin protection in one easy step. Swipe on this smooth cream in one of two shades: Light or Medium. A Dark shade is going to be released soon! You can use this colour coverage over moisturiser alone or under foundation, if more coverage is desired. It works to counteract redness and decrease sun and age spots while offering a mechanical shield of sun protection. Suitable for all skin types, including acne-prone. MakeSense Colour Correcting Tinted Moisturiser is a virtually weightless tinted moisturiser that has been formulated with Yellow/Green/Mint colour pigments that help to eliminate ruddiness of rosacea or the inflamed red areas of blemish prone skin. For those who desire a ‘barely there’ light and fresh even skin tone and at the same time eliminate red tones, this is the perfect, advanced skin care solution as it can be worn alone or as a first coat. The arnica within the formula acts as a fungicide that helps to elimina...