What it is
Made from the amino acid lysine and lauric acid, this is a fine, silky powder that adheres well to skin. It improves the smoothness and adhesion of pressed powders, sticks, and color cosmetics and gives a soft, velvety feel.
Safety & warnings
An amino-acid-based powder generally regarded as gentle and well tolerated.
Origin & sourcing
Made from lysine (an amino acid) and lauric acid, typically plant-derived.
Questions everyone asks
What does lauroyl lysine do?
It is a silky powder that improves the texture, adhesion, and feel of powders and sticks.
What is it made from?
It is derived from the amino acid lysine and lauric acid.