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We make beauty rise to new heights. From cosmetic ingredients to effect pigments, our product range for the cosmetics industry provides everything needed to create an end-to-end beauty experience.

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Science in all its fascinating beauty

Cosmetics is a dynamic and forward-thinking industry. We realize that the competition can be tough in this sector. This drives us to continuously innovate and find new ways to enable creativity. We have put together an outstanding range of tools to help our customers create products that stand out. Our business has unparalleled global experience in developing innovative and reliable, high-quality raw materials for cosmetics products. In our one-of-a-kind portfolio we combine exceptional ingredients for powerful skin care, personal care cosmetics and color effect applications that outshine their competition.

 

As the industry’s effect expert, we have the largest portfolio of cosmetics pigments based on substrates and coating technologies around. All our pigments are totally safe, feel incredible on the skin and are easy to include in a vast range of products. We have built a reputation of providing the best color and quality stability on the market for a reason. This reliability and variety enables our customers to create innovative products and to define entirely new trends in the sector. It is not just this rainbow of options that’s so stunning though. With our pigment innovation program “Smart Effects” we will take cosmetics to the next level by working on new ways to highlight and create beauty. 

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MADE TO TWINKLE - RONASTAR® RED LIGHTS

We dare you to tap into hidden desires and try Ronastar® Red Lights, a sharp new shade as flamboyant as our innovation program itself. A gleaming extension of our Smart Effects portfolio that will empower your customer with new dimensions of interference red! Dance with the Red sapphire!

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EXPLORE THE NEW BLACK MATTE - RONASTAR® BLACK ALLURE U

Unleashing mystique, black emphasizes nobility and elegance, rounded off by a touch of drama. Signaling classic, subtle shimmer, but also underscores modernity. Just like Ronastar® Black Allure.U Dive deep in Ronastar® Black Allure

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MADE TO BALANCE - RONACARE® SERENESHIELD

This powerful active ingredient helps to relieve skin from the susceptibility of developing acne by regulating sebum and reducing inflammation. It additionally supports skin health by rebalancing skin’s microflora. Discover RonaCare® SereneShield

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MADE TO SHIELD - RONACARE® AP

Many potentially damaging consequences for human skin have been attributed to free radicals. The skin is subject to diverse threats throughout the day. The main concern of the customers nowadays is, how to protect it? RonaCare® AP is the solution. Discover RonaCare® AP

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THE NEW LUMINOUS MATTE - RONASTAR® RED ALLURE

The deep, sophisticated warmth of burgundy calls the rich, red robes of royalty to mind. This inspired us to create a pigment that reflects the finesse of tempting burgundy-red wrapped up in a silky matte finish. Discover Ronastar® Red Allure

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MADE TO CONNECT - RONACARE® CYCLOPEPTIDE-5 ALCOHOLFREE

Nowadays, the true richness lays in our skin. What is beneath the surface, is what makes the outcome a perfection. Beauty creates attractiveness and richness regarding attention and self-confidence. Discover RonaCare® CP5 alcoholfree

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CHOOSE NATURAL - EMBLICA®

Take a trip to tropical southeastern Asia. Go to India, Pakistan or Sri Lanka and look around, into the beautiful trees surrounding you. Grab a fruit from one of the Phyllanthus emblica trees. Do you know what a treasure you are holding? Discover Emblica®

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MADE TO IGNITE - RONASTAR® FLAMING LIGHTS

From deep eggplant to dusky rosewood, our brilliant red Ronastar® Flaming Lights special effect pigment has impressed consumers with its fascinating appeal in lip gloss and eye shadow. Discover Ronastar® Flaming Lights

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SHOWER JELLY, HAPPY JELLYFISH

Some more experiments needed? Far away from the classical liquid shower gels you have a true and nature inspired jelly. Solid, elastic and never at rest.

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Small addition, big difference

Our functional fillers add the finishing touch needed for an extraordinary complexion, be it a radiant glow or the ultimate mattifying appeal. Our carefully selected ingredients are multitalented and instantly effective. These products are our way of sharing our cosmetics competence with the world – all driven by our devotion to the science of beauty. Plus, they are easy and simple to add to different formulations.

 

We understand that consumers expect a lot from their cosmetic products, and we are always ready to help our customers provide the best products for a beautiful and healthy looking skin. So, we offer a broad range of pure, safe ingredients and raw materials that go beyond beauty. Our powerful RonaCare® skincare line features innovative cosmetic ingredients with applications ranging from anti-aging, moisturizing to soothing and lots more – all scientifically proven to deliver great results. Thanks to our outstanding experience we offer extensive support to our customers, including strong products, ready to market formulations and regulatory support.

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SENSUAL LUMINOSITY

The Magnetic Vestal is absorbed by the evanescent luminosity of day... Discover the Color Mix of the Month for May.

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When great minds get together, they inspire each other. Our collaborative culture proves it. By working a better way—sharing ideas, voicing opinions, giving feedback and lending support—we get better results.

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