POP DECO™

an organic polymer that functions as a low viscosity lubricant and softener

an organic ester of malic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid that functions as an emollient

a coconut oil derivative that with emollient, dispersing and solvent properties.

an organic polymer that serves as a low viscosity lubricant, shine enhancer, and softener

a vegan non-GMO wax that promotes lip hydration and finesses product thickness and consistency

Macadamia integrifoliaseed oil is a gentle, occlusive skin conditioning and moisturizing agent with excellent spreadability, lubrication, and penetration properties.  Consisting primarily of unsaturated fatty acids including approximately 20% palmitoleic acid, this monounsaturated fatty acid is ideal for mature and/or dry skin.

Argania spinosa (argan) kernel oil: Argan oil is an emollient and skin conditioner derived from the nut of the argan tree.  Native to Morocco, the argan tree lives up to 200 years and its oil has been used for skin care and dietary supplementation for centuries. It is rich in tocopherol (vitamin E), phenolic acid, carotenes, and essential fatty acids including omega-9 oleic acid and omega-6 linolenic acid.  Considered beneficial in managing dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, acne, and sunburn, argan oil is one of the rarest oils in the world.

a purified mineral powder that adds body and gloss to lip treatments.

a fruit seed oil derived from a wild rose species native to western Asia with antioxidant and regenerative properties. Rosehip oil is an adaptogenic emollient rich in omega-3-6-9 fatty acids, carotinoids and vitamin E.

a revitalizing emollient derived from apricots. Apricot kernel oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. It is rich in omega-3-6-9 fatty acids, carotinoids and vitamin E.

an absorptive, penetrating, non-greasy oil that helps emulsify and refine formulations. Avocado oil is rich in vitamins and omega acids and has excellent preservative properties.

a multi-functional aesthetic ingredient that boasts an incomparable historical record spanning millennia. The cosmeceutical benefits of pearl powder had, until recently, been obscured by the fact that pearl powder has pleasing mica-like surface aesthetic properties. A collaborative 2009 scientific publication from three Taiwanese universities, however, has confirmed pearl powder's substantial antioxidant, hydration, and brightening properties.

a noncomedogenic vitamin E analog and an antioxidant that helps maintain the oxidative integrity of unsaturated oils and sebum

an organic compound with skin conditioning and surfactant properties that helps inhibit growth of odor-causing microbes

refers to compounds added to a cosmetic formulation to impart a pleasant aroma and achieve subtly communicated market positioning messages. Fragrance is known to influence consumers' performance assessment of otherwise identical skin care products. On some ingredient labels it may be unclear if the fragrance is natural or synthetic - a known fragrance or a proprietary blend. Terminology such as 'plant extracts' indicates extracts used for therapeutic purposes and/or fragrancing. Amarte products incorporate multiple botanical extracts for fragrance to simultaneously achieve therapeutic benefits while respecting consumers' natural preferences and desire to avoid increased skin sensitivity.

Phenoxyethanol is a viscous, oily, liquid preservative with a faint rose-like scent.  It has been extensively studied by the United States FDA and the Consumer Federation of America-backed Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel on two occasions, including most recently in 2007.  Consensus scientific data assessments have confirmed its safety as a cosmetic ingredient; the European Union Cosmetics Directive concurs with this safety assessment.  Phenoxyethanol prevents or suppresses microbial growth and thus protects cosmetics and skin care products from spoilage.  It is also used in fragrances.