Formulations

CreamOil-in-water emulsionA thick, spoonable moisturiser of oil droplets held in water, the everyday workhorse of skin care.LotionOil-in-water emulsionA pourable, lighter emulsion for face or body, thinner than a cream.SerumAqueous gelA light, concentrated product, usually a water-based gel, applied in small doses before moisturiser.Facial oilAnhydrousA blend of plant oils and light esters for the face, made without water.GelAqueous gelA clear or translucent water-based gel made with little or no oil.Gel-creamOil-in-water emulsionA hybrid of gel and cream, with just a little oil for comfort.BalmAnhydrousA solid or semi-solid blend of butters, waxes and oils that melts on contact with skin.Toner, essence and face mistAqueous solutionA thin after-cleanse step, applied by hand, pad or fine mist, that hydrates and preps skin.Clay maskSuspensionA creamy paste of mineral clays that absorbs surface oil and is rinsed off after a few minutes.Cream or sleeping maskOil-in-water emulsionA rich cream or gel-cream mask, left on for minutes or overnight for a concentrated moisture boost.Sheet maskAqueous gelA single-use fabric or gel sheet soaked in serum, sealed in a sachet and worn for minutes.Eye creamOil-in-water emulsionA cream or gel-cream, usually fragrance-free, made for the thin, sensitive skin around the eyes.Lip balmAnhydrousA wax-and-oil stick or pot that softens lips and leaves a light protective layer.Gel and foaming cleanserSurfactant systemA rinse-off face wash of mild surfactants that lathers to lift oil, sunscreen and make-up.Cleansing balm or oilAnhydrousA waterless oil or balm cleanser for removing make-up and sunscreen.Micellar waterSurfactant systemA water-thin cleanser of very mild surfactants, used on a cotton pad and often not rinsed.Syndet barSolidA solid cleansing bar made from mild synthetic surfactants instead of soap, so it is gentler on skin.ShampooSurfactant systemA foaming hair and scalp cleanser based on surfactants, often with light conditioning built in.Conditioner and hair maskOil-in-water emulsionA creamy rinse-off formula that smooths, detangles and softens hair; masks are thicker and richer.Hair oil or serumAnhydrousA leave-in oil or silicone blend that smooths frizz, adds shine and helps protect ends.Styling creamOil-in-water emulsionA leave-in cream that adds soft hold, defines texture and tames frizz without stiffness.Dry shampooPowderA waterless powder, shaken or sprayed onto roots, that absorbs oil and refreshes hair between washes.Sunscreen lotionOil-in-water emulsionA lotion or cream that protects skin from UV, regulated in Australia as a therapeutic good.SPF mist or sprayOil-in-water emulsionA thin sunscreen lotion in a pump or trigger spray, for fast body coverage.Sun stickAnhydrousA solid, twist-up sunscreen for faces, ears and noses, made without water and poured hot.After-sun gelAqueous gelA cooling water-based gel, often with aloe, used after sun exposure to soothe and moisturise.Body washSurfactant systemA liquid shower cleanser in gel, cream or oil form, used with hands or a pouf.Body scrubSuspensionAn exfoliating body product of sugar, salt or natural particles held in an oil or cream base.Body butterAnhydrousA rich, whipped blend of plant butters and oils for intensive moisturising of dry body skin.Body and bath oilAnhydrousA light oil blend for body massage or the bath, sometimes made to disperse into bathwater.Hand creamOil-in-water emulsionA cream, usually in a tube, made to moisturise hands that are washed often.Deodorant stickAnhydrousAn underarm stick that controls odour, or sweat for antiperspirants, poured hot into a twist-up or paper tube.Baby washSurfactant systemAn extra-mild, low-foam wash for a baby's hair and body, designed not to sting the eyes.Nappy and barrier balmAnhydrousA thick, waterless ointment that forms a protective barrier on skin, mainly in the nappy area.

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