Color Formulation for Matte Lipstick: Achieving Lighter Shades with Intensity
Asked by: sirikosin
On: September 29, 2019
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
How can I mix colors to achieve specific shades for matte lipstick? If formulating a lighter shade, how can I prevent issues with poor color payoff (สีไม่แน่น สีไม่ชัด)?
Answer
Hello, thank you for your question regarding the colors for matte lipstick based on the image you attached.
Unfortunately, I cannot see the image you provided, so I cannot comment on those specific shades. However, I can give you some general information about formulating colors for matte lipsticks:
- Mixing Colors: It is common practice in cosmetic formulation to mix different pigments to achieve a desired shade. The ability to create the two shades you mentioned would depend on the range of pigments you have available.
- Lighter Shades and Color Intensity: Creating lighter shades that still have good color payoff ("แน่น" / "ชัด") can sometimes be challenging.
- Achieving opacity and intensity in lighter colors often requires a careful balance of pigments and opacifiers, such as Titanium Dioxide, which is commonly used in matte formulations to provide coverage and lighten shades.
- Simply reducing the concentration of pigments used for a darker shade to make it lighter might result in a less intense or less opaque color.
- However, with a well-formulated base and appropriate pigment selection and concentration, it is possible to create lighter shades that are both clear and have good color payoff.
Ultimately, the success in achieving specific shades and maintaining color intensity, especially for lighter colors, depends heavily on the specific pigments used and the overall formulation of your matte lipstick base.