Adjusting Liquid Lip Tint Formula for Moisture and Texture

Hello,

Regarding your question about adjusting the lip tint formula for more moisture, a creamy matte feel, less tightness, and a more liquid consistency:

The formula provided by the staff is designed to be a liquid lip tint that dries down to a matte finish. It should be more liquid than your original attempt, but it will dry on the lips, which is characteristic of matte liquid lipsticks. The final consistency and feel depend on the balance of volatile carriers, film formers, powders, and emollients.

As the staff mentioned, you can increase the percentage of Isohexadecane (ID 1044) to add more moisture and reduce the dry/tight feeling. If the formula still feels too tight, you can also slightly decrease the percentage of Silicone Film (Long-Wear, Hard, Isododecane Base) (ID 1311).

To further enhance the moisturizing feel and slip, you could consider adding other emollients that are suitable for this type of non-aqueous formula and your allergies (avoiding Dimethicone and Mineral Oil). Good options include:

• Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: A light, non-greasy ester that provides good emollience and slip.
• Squalane: A skin-friendly emollient that offers moisture and a smooth feel.

You can try replacing a small percentage (e.g., 1-5%) of the Isohexadecane or the volatile carrier portion of the formula with one of these emollients. Keep in mind that adding more emollients might slightly reduce the matte finish or long-wear properties, so you may need to experiment to find the right balance.

Always test adjustments in small batches.