Cosmadex

Cosmetic function

Film forming

forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays

1188 ingredients catalogued with function: film forming.

What is a film forming in cosmetics?

Substances declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory under the function "film forming". Each ingredient below is documented with its INCI name, identifying numbers, and EU regulatory status.

Ingredients with function: film forming