Adding Green Pigment and Titanium Dioxide Dispersion in BB/CC Cream Formula
Question
I have a revised formula for a BB/CC cream and want to add green color to adjust the undertone, brighten the skin, and cover imperfections like redness and veins. The staff recommended using pigment instead of mica for this purpose and suggested specific pigments like Ultramarine Blue EasyMix™ and Chromium Oxide Green EasyMix™.
My question is regarding the inclusion of Titanium Dioxide Pigment (Make-Up/BB/CC) in the formula. Based on the documentation for Water-Capsule™, which is mixed in water, I am confused. Does Titanium Dioxide Pigment (Make-Up/BB/CC) need to be mixed in the oil phase instead of the water phase in my formula? Also, please confirm if my revised formula is generally viable and how to properly incorporate these pigments and the Titanium Dioxide.
Answer
Regarding your revised formula and questions:
- Revised Formula Viability: The staff confirmed that your revised formula can be mixed.
- Titanium Dioxide Placement: The staff clarified that for this formula, Titanium Dioxide Pigment can be considered part of the water phase, addressing your confusion about the Water-Capsule documentation.
- Green Color Choice: Based on your goal of adjusting undertone, brightening, and covering imperfections without shimmer, the staff recommends using green pigments instead of mica. The suggested pigments are:
- Ultramarine Blue EasyMix™
- Chromium Oxide Green EasyMix™
You can add these pigments to the formula.
- Mixing Requirement: The staff noted that since you are using Titanium Dioxide Pigment (Make-Up/BB/CC) instead of an EasyDisperse type, you will need a powerful mixer to ensure it is fully dispersed in the formula.