Efficacy and ethics unite in formulas charged by proprietary bioengineered botanicals and safe synthetic ingredients.
Pure, sustainable and 100% plant-derived moisture that adds weightless hydration.
Powerful antioxidant that nourishes and protects skin.
Proprietary vegan squalane is derived from renewable sugar cane.
Activates radiance, helping increase skin luminosity and smoothness.
Detoxifies skin.
Helps smooth and plump to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Our strict guidelines minimize the impact across our supply chain, packaging and formulas, which undergo rigorous testing and demonstrate clinical results.
A skin-renewing active that brings an immediate smoothing effect to fine lines.
Smooths, Renews,
Sourced from a species of flowering herb that originates in South America.
This skin-renewing active has a smoothing effect on fine lines. It firms skin and visibly reduces the appearance of wrinkles.
Enhances the texture of skincare formulas to create a smooth, glossy appearance.
Made synthetically.
Acrylates enhance the texture of skincare and haircare formulas to create a smooth, glossy appearance.
Helps moisturize, protect and promote healing.
Conditions, Smooths,
Found in many plants, including comfrey, horse chestnut and bearberry. Although it can be isolated from these plants, most allantoin in cosmetics and personal care products is made synthetically. Ours is synthetically derived.
Allantoin helps lock in moisture, making it especially beneficial for dry or sensitive skin.
An opacifying agent used in color products.
Made synthetically.
An opacifying agent used in color products. It also helps achieve higher color coverage with less pigment.
Provides antioxidant protection, increases collagen production and brightens the skin’s appearance.
Brightens, Evens, Renews,
Made synthetically.
Known for myriad benefits, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin. It provides antioxidant protection from both UVB and UVA rays, increases collagen production and brightens skin’s appearance by reducing melanogenesis.
A multitasking ingredient that absorbs excess sebum from the skin and clears bad bacteria from pores.
Mattifies, Smooths,
Derived from a colloidal clay that consists primarily of montmorillonite.
Bentonite absorbs excess oil from the skin to make it appear smooth and matte. Its negative ionic charge means it attracts bad bacteria and toxins and clears them from the pores. Research has shown that bentonite can help to soothe skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.
A gentle preservative.
Naturally found in many fruits and teas and can also be produced synthetically.
A gentle preservative.
Controls the depth of a foundation or mascara shade.
Mineral.
Black Iron Oxide controls the depth of a foundation or mascara shade.
A common synthetic colorant that adds a brilliant blue hue.
Made synthetically.
This common synthetic colorant is used in many beauty and food products. It adds a brilliant blue hue.
A sustainable silicone alternative that helps blend formulas with a lightweight texture and glide.
A proprietary Amyris ingredient sourced from sustainable and renewable sugar cane.
This biodegradable emollient is also known as hemisqualane. It gives a fresh, gliding sensation and a powdery after feel to beauty formulas.
A silicone alternative solvent used in formulating beauty products.
Made synthetically.
C9-12 alkane is a solvent used in formulating beauty products.
A natural emollient that moisturizes and nourishes.
Moisturizes, Nourishes,
Derived from the seeds of cannabis sativa plant.
This natural emollient provides essential moisture and nourishment for the skin. It also helps strengthen the skin barrier.
Preserves cosmetics by neutralizing metal ions and slowing the growth of mold.
Derived from coconut.
Caprylhydroxamic acid helps to preserve cosmetic products by neutralizing a formula's metal ions and slowing the growth of mold
Provides a lightweight, non-greasy and gentle layer that is easily absorbed into the skin.
Conditions,
Typically derived from coconut and other vegetable sources.
An excellent emollient, caprylic or capric triglyceride provides a lightweight, non-greasy and gentle layer that's easily absorbed into the skin. Its mix of fatty acids replenish the skin's surface and resist moisture loss.
A skin conditioning agent that adds moisture to skin for a softer feel.
Conditions,
May be derived from palm or coconut oil or synthetically produced.
A skin conditioning agent that adds moisture to the skin for a softer feel. It can also enhance preservatives in a formula.
A plant-derived ingredient used as an emulsion stabilizer and thickener.
Derived from the cell walls of green plants, such as wood pulp and cottonseeds.
A plant-derived natural ingredient that’s used as an emulsion stabilizer and thickener.
A ceramide that keeps the skin barrier healthy and hydrated.
Conditions,
Typically are derived from plants, such as wheat germ, or synthetically created.
Ceramide NG keeps the skin barrier healthy and hydrated.
Maintains the skin barrier’s function by reinforcing and replenishing its moisture.
Conditions, Moisturizes,
Created from a vegan bio-fermentation process, and typically derived from plants or synthetically created.
Ceramides help to maintain the skin barrier’s function by reinforcing and replenishing its moisture. They help prevent dehydration and improve the look and feel of dry skin.
A multitasking ingredient that gives skin a soft feel and adds body to creams and lotions.
Softens,
Primarily derived from coconut, palm, corn or vegetable oil.
Cetearyl alcohol is a multitasking ingredient that gives skin a soft feel and adds body to creams and lotions. It also helps stabilize oil-water emulsions.
A pH adjuster that can also function as an alpha hydroxy acid.
Exfoliates,
Naturally found in citrus fruits, although when used in personal care products citric acid is primarily synthetic.
Along with being a pH adjuster, citric acid can function as an AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) to stimulate healthy cell turnover by helping shed surface dead skin cells.
An essential oil with a sweet scent.
Masks, Conditions,
Derived from the bitter orange flower.
This essential oil contains several fragrance components – including linalool and limonene – that give it a sweet scent.
A light citrus scent with floral hints commonly used in perfumes.
Comes from the fruit rind of the bergamot orange.
This essential oil has a light citrus scent featuring floral hints. It is commonly used as a top note in perfumes.
A lightweight emollient that absorbs quickly to leave a silky finish on skin.
Moisturizes,
Mixture of esters of coconut alcohol with caprylic acid and capric acid.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is an emollient that absorbs quickly to leave a dry but silky finish on skin.
A thickening agent that gives stability and body to formulas.
Moisturizes,
Derived from the leaves of the Copernicia cerifera, a tropical palm tree found in Brazil.
Used primarily as a thickening agent, copernicia cerifera wax also has film-forming and absorbent properties. It stabilizes and gives body to products, keeps stick formulas solid and gives a glossy shine.
A natural tonic that activates radiance and helps increase skin luminosity and smoothness.
Conditions,
An extract from the oil found in sea fennel or rock samphire.
This multitasking natural tonic firms skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It improves skin barrier function, boosts cellular respiration and restores hydration.
A multitasking ingredient that thickens formulas and enhances their water resistance.
Derived organically from the hectorite clay.
Along with its thickening function, disteardimonium hectorite prevents pigments from settling during storage in order to stabilize a product for longer. In addition, it enhances the water resistance of sunscreen formulas and gives a light, smooth feeling on skin.
Easily absorbed into the skin to help prevent moisture loss.
Moisturizes,
Derived from candelilla plants.
Rich in nutrients, euphorbia cerifera wax is easily absorbed into the skin. It acts as a barrier to help prevent moisture loss.
Gives a sweet, light and floral scent.
Extracted from plants, including citronella, neroli, ylang-ylang, and tuberose; can also be created synthetically.
Farnesol lends a light, sweet, floral scent that’s popular in fragrances.
A common fragrance ingredient with a rose scent.
Can be synthetic or sourced from rose oil, geranium, lemon and other essential oils.
Geraniol is a common fragrance ingredient with a rose scent. It can be found in rose oil or in small quantities in geranium, lemon and many other essential oils.
Gently lifts dead skin cells to reveal smoother and more even skin beneath.
Exfoliates, Conditions,
Derived from gluconic acid, which is naturally produced by mammals in order to metabolize carbohydrates; can also be commercially produced from corn.
Gluconolactone is a polyhydroxy acid that gently lifts dead skin cells to reveal smoother and more even skin beneath. It increases skin thickness and reduces the appearance of wrinkles without causing skin to become more sensitive to the sun.
Glucose is a natural sugar that helps bind moisture to skin and adds flavor to products.
Moisturizes,
Derived from carbohydrates.
A common monosaccharide, glucose is a natural sugar that helps bind moisture to skin. It is used in many lip products to add flavor.
A powerful humectant that attracts water to the skin, helping maintain its moisture level.
Moisturizes,
A naturally occurring compound that can be obtained from natural sources like vegetable oil or cane sugar. It can also be manufactured synthetically.
Glycerin, also known as glycerine or glycerol, is naturally present in skin. As a powerful humectant, it attracts water to the skin, helping maintain its moisture level. It also prevents products from drying out.
Restores skin's oils and helps regulate moisture.
Moisturizes,
Derived from plants, fatty acids such as refined vegetable oil, or coconut or palm kernel oil.
A co-emulsifier derived from various vegetable oils, glyceryl caprylate is a multifunctional ingredient that restores skin's oils and helps regulate moisture.
An alpha hydroxy acid that reveals newer, healthier skin.
Exfoliates,
Sugar or made synthetically.
A derivative of sugarcane, glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). AHAs loosen the glue-like substance that holds dull and dead skin cells on the topmost layer of skin, revealing newer, healthier skin. And because glycolic acid has the smallest molecular size of all AHAs, it’s the most bio available and active, allowing it to penetrate skin the most easily. It is also a humectant, able to pull water into skin.
A natural oil that supports the skin's barrier by keeping it hydrated.
Conditions,
Expressed from sunflower seeds.
Sunflower oil protects the surface of the skin, helping to keep it hydrated and smooth. Its soothing properties significantly speed up recovery of the skin barrier within an hour of use.
A hydrophilic (water-loving) compound that aids in skin hydration.
Moisturizes, Conditions,
Composed of sugar carbohydrates derived from animal, plant or synthetic sources.
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring component of connective and skin tissue. Its hydrating properties help to moisturize and condition skin.
Features unique moisturizing properties that stops moisture loss and keeps skin soft.
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Derived from castor beans.
Derived from castor beans, hydrogenated castor oil boasts unique moisturizing properties. It stops moisture loss and keeps skin soft.
A skin-renewing emollient that has a buttery feel for soft, supple skin.
Conditions,
Made from edible oils extracted from olives, sunflowers and soybeans.
A natural emollient, hydrogenated vegetable oil functions as a skin-conditioning or hair-conditioning agent.
A mineral-sourced thickener that enhances the texture of skincare formulas to create a smooth, silky.
Calms,
Derived from clay mineral.
Sometimes referred to as “French green clay,” Illite is a mineral-sourced natural thickener. It is a good absorbent that helps calm irritated skin.
An extremely light emollient that has a non-oily feel and absorbs quickly into skin.
Conditions,
The ester of isoamyl alcohol (a natural solvent) and coconut fatty acid of 100% vegetable origin. It may be synthetic or derived from sugar beets, coconut oil or other plants.
Isoamyl Cocoate is an extremely light liquid that has a non-oily feel and absorbs quickly into skin.
A lightweight oily ester that provides a velvet-soft feeling.
Conditions,
Comes from a variety of sources, but ours is derived from sugar and coconut.
Isoamyl laurate is a lightweight oily ester that provides a velvet-soft feeling.
A humectant that attracts water to the skin, helping maintain its moisture level.
Moisturizes,
Derived from sugar beets.
A sugar substitute derived from beets, isomalt helps preserve moisture in personal care products.
An emollient ester that conditions skin and leaves a silky after feel.
Conditions,
Made synthetically.
Isononyl isononanoate is an emollient used to improve the texture and feel of a formulation. It makes skin supple with a smooth, non-greasy feel.
An emollient that makes skin smooth with a dry, non-tacky finish.
Moisturizes,
Made synthetically.
Isopentyldiol is a water-soluble liquid that works with sorbitol for a longer-lasting moisturizing effect. Colorless and odorless, it gives skin a smooth, non-greasy feel.
Help retain hydration in skin and prevent moisture loss.
Conditions, Moisturizes,
Jojoba oil.
Jojoba esters can function as a non-greasy emollient that helps retain hydration in skin and prevent moisture loss. Easily absorbed into the skin, they are also effective at improving the appearance of fine lines and increasing skin firmness.
A clay that gives opacity to formulas and can also act as a non-drying absorbent.
Exfoliates,
Naturally occurring in clay.
Kaolin is a clay mineral whose fine, white powder is used to give opacity to cosmetic formulas. As a clay, it can gently absorb excess sebum with less drying, making it ideal for sensitive skin types.
An alpha hydroxy acid often used to exfoliate and hydrate.
Exfoliates, Hydrates,
Our lactic acid is synthetic, vegan and derived from fermented sugar. Lactic acid can also be derived from animal sources, including milk.
Lactic acid is a water-soluble alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from a variety of sources, most commonly sour milk or fermented sugar. Like all AHAs, lactic acid exfoliates and hydrates skin. It breaks down the material that holds onto dead skin cells, causing a gentle chemical exfoliation to reveal healthier-looking skin.
An amino acid derivative that gives a fresh, gliding sensation and a silky after feel.
Conditions, Controls,
Made from the fatty acid found in coconut oil.
An amino acid derivative, lauroyl lysine functions as a skin-softening and hair-conditioning agent. Its fatty acids also contribute to a product’s texture, helping to bind together its solvents.
An emollient plant oil rich in vitamin E and phytosterols.
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Derived from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant.
Limnanthes alba seed oil is a non-greasy oil that is rapidly absorbed into the skin, much like jojoba oil. Ideal for products requiring a soft, silky feel, this natural ingredient can be used in skin and haircare products. It contains antioxidant components.
A compound naturally found in citrus fruit and used as a fragrance.
Citrus fruit.
Limonene is a compound naturally found in citrus fruit and used as a fragrance in cosmetics and personal care products.
A naturally derived oil used for its pleasant scent.
Most frequently derived from lavender.
Linalool is a naturally derived oil used for its pleasant scent. It's found in over 200 plants, including lavender, ylang-ylang, bergamot, jasmine and geranium.
A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that helps smooth skin.
Exfoliates,
Derived from apples.
Malic acid is an AHA. It can gently lift off the dead skin cells of the skin and make it more smooth and fresh.
A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that helps smooth and brighten skin.
Exfoliates,
Derived from bitter almond.
Mandelic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that gently exfoliates dead cells from the skin’s surface in order to make it smoother.
A skin-conditioning agent that helps calm, purify and refresh.
Conditions,
Extracted from peppermint leaves.
Peppermint from the mint family can be found worldwide. It has astringent and antipruritic, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is the perfect ingredient for skincare products for acne.
A versatile mineral powder used to improve product performance and add light-reflecting properties. .
Mineral; Rose Inc's mica is sourced from suppliers who mine in the US or are a part of the Responsible Mica Initiative.
Mica is a versatile and common mineral powder that comes in different particle sizes. It can be used to improve skin feel, increase product slip, give the product light-reflecting properties, enhance skin adhesion or serve as an anti-caking agent.
A plant-derived ingredient used as an emulsion stabilizer and thickener.
Mattifies,
A naturally occurring component derived from the cell walls of plants
Microcrystalline cellulose is a gentle scrubbing agent that offers a natural alternative to synthetic ingredients. In addition to giving skin a soft, silky feel, this non-greasy powder can be used as a mattifying agent.
A natural clay that absorbs sebum, purifies and hydrates skin.
Hydrates, Mattifies,
Natural clay found next to French village, Montmorillon.
Montmorillonite is a multifunctional ingredient that optimizes the skin’s natural processes by absorbing sebum and dirt, hydrating skin and reducing pore size.
Maintains the skin barrier’s function by reinforcing and replenishing its moisture.
Moisturizes, Conditions,
Derived from the seeds of the moringa oleifera, a small tree native to the Himalayan mountains.
Moringa oil helps guard against moisture loss by enhancing skin barrier repair. It also replenishes skin with increased hydration.
Also known as vitamin B3, a water-soluble vitamin rich in benefits that improve skin's appearance.
Moisturizes,
The ingredient used in skincare and cosmetics is created synthetically, however niacinamide is also found naturally in wheat, fish and some vegetables.
Niacinamide is a water soluble vitamin known as Vitamin B3. Rich in benefits, it can help even out the look of skin tone, improve skin barrier function for greater hydration and improve the look of wrinkles.
A clear oil that adds moisture without a greasy after feel.
Moisturizes,
Produced from natural, non-animal fats and oils.
Octyldodecanol is a clear, odorless oil. In addition to adding moisture, it is excellent for pigment dispersion.
A provitamin of B5 with the ability to attract and hold moisture to skin.
Moisturizes,
Made synthetically.
A provitamin of B5, panthenol has the ability to attract and hold moisture to skin and act as a lubricant.
A liquid emollient that gives a rich, cushiony feel and high levels of gloss.
Derived from isostearic acid.
Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate is a liquid emollient derived from isostearic acid. It functions as a thickener and binding agent, giving a rich, cushiony feel and high levels of gloss.
A synthetic chemical with antimicrobial properties that helps skin retain moisture.
Moisturizes, Conditions,
Often made synthetically. We use a bio-fermented source from sugarcane bygass.
Pentylene glycol is a synthetic chemical with anti-microbial properties that helps skin retain moisture. It keeps both the product and skin from drying out.
A plant extract that helps strengthen and revitalize hair from the root.
Conditions, Protects,
Extracted from pea plants.
Pisum sativum, or pea sprout extract, stimulates hair growth by revitalizing hair from the root. Packed with nutrients, this powerful ingredient can fully restore the vitality of denser hair in just three months.
A light woody, earthy scent commonly used in perfumes.
Most commonly derived from the leaves of the patchouli plant.
An essential oil with a woody, earthy scent. It also helps prolong the aroma life.
Absorbs quickly to leave a silky finish on skin.
Derived from plants.
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate is a plant-based ingredient used as a substitute for a synthetic emulsifier. It’s especially suited to lip balms and thick body butters.
A soft wax that helps to add a creamy texture.
Derived from castor oil.
Polyhydroxystearic acid is a dispersing agent used in sunscreens and cosmetic products to distribute pigments evenly on to the skin.
A naturally derived ingredient that helps boost skin moisture.
Moisturizes,
Synthetically and sustainably produced from corn sugar.
Propanediol is a naturally derived ingredient used in cosmetics and personal care products as an emollient, humectant and solvent. It is a glycol that can help the absorption of ingredients and boost skin moisturization.
A mild exfoliant that helps smooth, brighten and hydrate skin.
Moisturizes, Conditions, Exfoliates,
Extracted from apples.
Pyrus malus, or apple fruit extract, is loaded with proteins, sugars, vitamins and more. Its smoothing and moisturizing properties can be attributed to its mix of sugars, while acids provide a mild antibacterial exfoliant that brightens skin.
A plant extract that calms stressed skin.
Conditions, Calms,
Extracted from the lesser celandine plant.
Ranunculus ficaria extract protects stressed skin that has been damaged by environmental conditions. It is a calming ingredient that reduces visible redness in the skin.
A mineral pigment that gives a rust-red color to formulas.
Mineral.
This mineral pigment gives a rust-red color to products. Red iron oxide is also used to add pink tones to foundation.
Easily absorbed into the skin to help prevent moisture loss.
Conditions, Moisturizes,
Obtained from castor seeds.
Castor seed oil is a mainstay of thick, gloss-giving formulas. This highly effective emollient also reduces skin moisture loss, making it a common addition to moisturizing products.
Gives a sweet, light and floral scent.
Conditions, Hydrates, Calms,
Extracted from rose petals.
Rose extract is an intensely hydrating ingredient with a complex concentration of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. It helps minimize redness and soothe irritation, making it an ideal match for dry, mature or sensitive skin.
An antioxidant-rich extract that helps calm skin.
Calms,
Extracted from the rosemary plant.
Rosemary leaf extract benefits the skin with antioxidant components and a calming effect that can be useful in mitigating several common skin issues.
A plant-derived ingredient that provides deep, long-lasting moisture.
Hydrates, Moisturizes,
Derived from plants or algae through a bio-fermentation process.
Saccharide isomerate is a plant-derived moisturizer that mimics the natural carbohydrate fraction found in the upper layer of the skin. Its ability to bind to the skin with more strength than other moisturizing ingredients keeps skin hydrated longer than usual.
A natural, salicylate-rich extract that helps purify skin.
Conditions, Soothes,
Extracted from the bark of the white willow tree.
Salix alba is a natural extract that has been used for thousands of years. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory, astringent and antiseptic properties.
An absorbent that wicks away excess moisture and oil from the skin's surface.
Mattifies,
Synthetically made or found in sandstone, clay or granite.
Silica can be used in skincare or cosmetics in many ways, such as an abrasive in scrubs, an absorbent powder, anti-caking agent, bulking agent, opacifying agent and suspending agent. It is most commonly used as an absorbent because of its ability to absorb excess moisture and oil from the surface of skin. Amorphous silica is the form used in personal care products, which does not have the same health risks as crystalline silica.
A preservative that prevents bacteria growth in skincare formulations.
Derived from the sodium salt of benzoic acid, which occurs naturally in many fruit, vegetables, seafood and diary products.
Sodium benzoate functions as a preservative and prevents bacteria growth in skincare formulations.
A salt that helps adjust pH to be skin compatible.
Hydrates,
The sodium salt of citric acid, which naturally occurs in citrus fruits, corn and other foods.
Sodium citrate is a salt used to adjust the pH of a product. It helps extends the lifespan of a product by neutralizing the metal ions in its formula.
A very alkaline ingredient that helps adjust pH to be skin compatible.
Made synthetically.
Sodium hydroxide is a very alkaline ingredient that helps to adjust pH.
A natural ingredient that adds moisture to the skin.
Moisturizes,
Produced by the fermentation of sugar from corn or beets.
Sodium lactate is the sodium salt found in lactic acid. A natural ingredient approved by both ECOCERT and COSMO, it adds moisture to the skin and helps to regulate the pH value of a formula.
A mild surfactant with foaming properties.
Conditions, Cleanses,
Derived from natural sources such as coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and fermented sugar.
Derived from natural sources, sodium lauroyl glutamate is a mild, amino acid-based surfactant with foaming properties. It's gentle enough for sensitive and baby skin.
A natural moisturizer that helps skin retain water to remain well hydrated.
Conditions, Moisturizes,
Derived from oils, plants and fruits.
The sodium salt form of PCA is an important skin-identical ingredient and great natural moisturizer that helps the skin to hold onto water and stay nicely hydrated.
An ingredient that keeps a product uniform over time.
Hydrates, Conditions,
Made synthetically.
Sodium phytate keeps a product uniform over time, so there are no color or texture changes.
A mega-moisturizing molecule that beautifully mimics our skin’s natural hydration.
Hydrates, Conditions,
Derived from various plant sources. Our squalane is sourced from sustainable and renewable sugarcane.
Squalane is the shelf-stable version of squalene, the natural skin hydrator our sebaceous glands make. Squalene keeps our skin’s outer layer moisturized and protected, but as we get older, we make less and less. That’s where squalane comes in: this mega-moisturizing molecule beautifully mimics our skin’s natural hydration.
Also known as vitamin E, a chemical compound that protects skin from free radical damage and strengt.
Protects,
Can be synthetic or sourced from vegetable oils, nuts or seeds.
Tocopherols are a class of naturally occurring chemical compounds referred to as vitamin E. They're used in skincare products for their ability to protect skin from free radical damage and strengthen the skin barrier.
Used primarily as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients.
Several types of purified water can be used, including distilled, deionized and demineralized water.
In cosmetics and personal care products, water is used primarily as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. Water is also used with various oils to form emulsions.
A binder that keeps product texture from becoming too thin or runny.
Produced through biotech or derived from various sugar sources or egg.
We use a fermented vegan source.
In skincare and cosmetic products, xanthan gum acts a binder to keep product texture from becoming too thin or runny. It's a natural ingredient often found in emulsions, helping to bind together oil-and-water formulas.
Provides a yellow tint to cosmetic products.
Mineral.
Yellow Iron Oxide provides a yellow tint.
Calms skin and reduces the look of redness.
Calms,
Ginger root.
Ginger root extract helps calm skin and reduce the look of redness.
Besotted
Beige pink
Satin Copper
Rich red copper
White Gold Shimmer
Light gold with pearl