How to Add Sparkle to Face Cream

To add a shimmery or sparkly effect ("วิ้งๆ เป็นประกาย") to your face cream formula, you can use ingredients specifically designed for this purpose, such as Mica pigments.

• Mica Pigments: These are commonly used in makeup to provide shimmer and sparkle. The size of the Mica particles affects the intensity of the sparkle – larger particles create a more noticeable glitter effect, while smaller particles give a softer shimmer. Examples include Silver Sparkle Mica and Bronze Gold Glitter Mica.

• Alumina: As mentioned in the previous reply, Alumina (like Alumina (5micron, Spherical)) is also used in makeup products, primarily to give the skin a soft and smooth feel. While it contributes to the texture, Mica is the ingredient specifically used for adding a visible sparkle.

How to Incorporate:

These powders can typically be dispersed into your cream formula during the final mixing stage. Ensure they are well blended to distribute the sparkle evenly.

Usage Rate:

The usage rate for Mica pigments in creams (like BB/CC creams) is typically recommended at 1-3%, but can be adjusted depending on the desired level of sparkle, up to 100% for pure pigment products like eyeshadow.

For Alumina, the usage rate is typically 1-15% depending on the desired performance (soft/smooth feel).

Choose the ingredient based on whether you want a soft, smooth feel (Alumina) or a noticeable sparkle/shimmer (Mica). For a sparkly effect, Mica is the more suitable choice.