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Lauroyl Lysine
Lauroyl lysine is made by joining lysine, an amino acid, to lauric acid, a fatty acid from coconut or palm oil. It is a fine, silky powder.
- On a list as
- Lauroyl Lysine
- What it does
- Silky powder that helps makeup adhere
- Where it comes from
- Lysine, usually made by fermentation, joined to lauric acid from coconut or palm
- Vegan?
- Yes
Why it’s in a formula
It gives foundations and powders a smooth feel, helps them cling to skin, and softens the look of the finish.
Where you’ll find it at Divina
Read from each piece’s published ingredient list. One piece.
Le Fond de Teint Liquide
HD Liquid Foundation — 30ml
$78
Listed as Lauroyl Lysine
Vegan, going by its list
Questions
Is lauroyl lysine safe?
Yes. It is a gentle, well-tolerated ingredient used in small amounts.
How we know: every ingredient list on this site is the manufacturer’s own, read piece by piece and shade by shade, and the pieces above are worked out from those lists each time the site is built. Ingredient names and functions follow the EU’s CosIng database. This page describes cosmetic ingredients; it isn’t medical advice.
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