Retail compliant UV gel formulation with easy removal
A revolutionary UV gel formulation designed for retail compliance offers easy removal and a healthy nail look. It avoids certain monomers and photoinitiators, providing a durable yet easily removable film. Ready for commercial deployment at TRL 8.
Overview
International Lacquers introduces an innovative UV gel formulation that meets retail compliance standards while ensuring easy removal and maintaining a healthy nail appearance. This advanced formulation avoids certain monomers and photoinitiators typically used in non-compliant gels, focusing instead on ingredients that create a durable film after curing, which is easier to remove. This breakthrough addresses common issues like nail damage and difficult removal, making it ideal for consumer use.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Retail compliant: Avoids specific monomers and photoinitiators, ensuring safe consumer use.
- Durable yet easily removable: Forms a robust film that lasts up to three weeks but allows for easy removal without damaging nails.
- Healthier nails: Designed to leave nails looking healthy post-removal.
Current developments:
- Reducing the amount of MeHQ
- Minimizing the number of application layers
- Enhancing overall performance
Technology readiness level
The UV gel formulation has reached Technology Readiness Level 8, indicating that it is complete and has been demonstrated in operational environments, ready for commercial deployment. Ongoing developments aim to further refine and enhance the formulation's performance.
About International Lacquers
IL Cosmetics, formerly known as International Lacquers, is a Luxembourg-based, family-owned contract manufacturer with over 40 years of experience in the beauty industry. Originally specializing in nail polish, the company has diversified its portfolio to include a wide range of makeup products, such as liquid formulations and cosmetic powders. Operating through state-of-the-art laboratories and production facilities in Luxembourg, along with filling units in Poland and Bulgaria, the company provides full-service solutions ranging from packaging sourcing to formulation and final filling. Their scientific approach focuses on developing tailor-made, patented cosmetic technologies that meet high quality and safety standards for the global beauty market.
As a major European supplier, the company partners with brands to deliver comprehensive turnkey beauty products, including lip, eye, face, and nail cosmetics. By offering flexible services—from full-service manufacturing to bulk and filling options—they help clients address complex market needs efficiently. With significant annual output, including hundreds of millions of units of nail polish and mascara, the company leverages its extensive research and development capabilities to innovate and expand its presence across international markets, consistently supporting its partners' beauty journeys through sustainable growth and precision manufacturing.
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