Creating a Cream Blush with a Concealer-Like Texture

To achieve a cream blush with a thick, solid texture similar to a pot concealer, like the Chanel product you referenced, you'll need to focus on building structure using waxes and gelling agents in an oil/silicone base, rather than a standard water-based emulsion.

Your proposed formula, which includes water and a cream maker, is designed to create an emulsion (a mix of oil and water). While increasing the amount of a cream maker can make an emulsion thicker, it won't typically result in the solid, wax-like consistency of a pot concealer. That texture is usually achieved with formulations that are anhydrous (contain no water) or have very low water content, relying on ingredients that solidify or gel the oil/silicone phase.

Based on the ingredient types commonly found in such products and available ingredients, here's a breakdown of the components needed and a general approach:

Key Ingredients for a Solid Cream Blush:

• Waxes: Ingredients like Natural White Beeswax and Candelilla Wax are crucial. They melt when heated and solidify upon cooling, creating the firm structure of the product. The ratio of wax to liquid oils/silicones determines the final hardness.
• Oils, Silicones, and Emollients: A blend of ingredients such as Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Isododecane, and Squalene (Synthetic, For Lip Gloss) provides a smooth feel, helps dissolve waxes when heated, and acts as a base for dispersing pigments. Silicone Gels can also enhance texture and spreadability.
• Gelling Agents: Ingredients like Disteardimonium Hectorite or Oil-Fix™ S (Silicone Gelling, Silica Dimethyl Silylate) can be used to further thicken and stabilize the oil/silicone phase, helping to suspend pigments and prevent separation.
• Pigments: Color pigments (like cosmetic-grade iron oxides or other colorants) need to be thoroughly dispersed in the oil/silicone phase to ensure even color application.
• Preservation: If the formula is completely anhydrous (contains no water), a preservative like Phenoxyethanol is generally not required. If a small water phase is included, a suitable preservative blend would be necessary.

General Mixing Method (for Wax-Based Systems):

1. Combine all oil-soluble ingredients, including waxes, oils, silicones, and emollients, in a heat-resistant container.
2. Gently heat the mixture (e.g., using a water bath) until all waxes and solid components are completely melted and the mixture is homogeneous. Stir continuously.
3. Carefully disperse your color pigments into the hot oil/wax mixture. Mix thoroughly to ensure no streaks or particles. Using a high-shear mixer can be beneficial here.
4. If using a gelling agent like Disteardimonium Hectorite, disperse it in the oil/silicone phase before heating. After heating and cooling slightly, add the appropriate activator (check the specific ingredient's instructions, often propylene carbonate or ethyl alcohol) while stirring to activate the gelling.
5. Remove the mixture from heat and continue stirring gently as it cools and starts to thicken.
6. Pour the mixture into your final containers while it is still pourable.
7. Allow the product to cool and solidify completely at room temperature.

Achieving the precise texture you desire will require experimentation with the ratios of waxes, oils, silicones, and gelling agents. Focusing on an anhydrous or low-water system with structural ingredients like waxes and silicone gelling agents is the key to creating a solid, concealer-like cream blush.