Formulations comprising a polyamide and an emollient, wherein the emollient comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbons with more than 8 carbons that may be linear or branched, and saturated or unsaturated； esters, such as benzoate esters, simple esters, or bulky esters； glycerol or glycerol condensate (mono-, di- or tri-)； polyglycerol or polyglycerol condensate； guerbet ester； vegetable oils； and mixtures of silicone oils with any of the above emollients. Formulations may be any of cosmetic formulations, personal care product formulations, and all combinations thereof. Products comprising said formulations, and methods of making and using said formulations and products.
