Enhancing Makeup Removal in Powder Cleanser

Creating a powder facial cleanser that can effectively remove makeup can be challenging because makeup is typically oil-based and requires ingredients that can dissolve or lift oils. Your current formula using Amino Powder Cleanser is a good base for cleansing, but as you noted, it may not fully remove makeup.

The staff previously mentioned the concept of using encapsulated glycol, which would act as a solvent for makeup upon contact with water. While that specific product is not available, the principle highlights the need for a component that can address the oil-based nature of makeup.

To enhance the makeup removing capability of your powder cleanser, you can consider incorporating surfactants that are known for their ability to emulsify and lift oils and makeup. While liquid ingredients like MakeUp-Wash™ (PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides) are very effective micellar makeup removers, incorporating liquids into a stable powder formula is difficult without special technology like encapsulation.

A more practical approach for a powder formula is to add powder-form surfactants that have good oil-solubilizing properties. Consider adding ingredients such as Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Taurate (Powder) or Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate (Solid) to your Amino Powder Cleanser base. These are gentle surfactants that can help improve the overall cleansing performance, including the removal of some makeup.

Keep in mind that even with added surfactants, a powder cleanser might not provide the same level of makeup removal as a dedicated liquid or oil-based makeup remover, especially for heavy or waterproof makeup. For complete makeup removal, it might still be necessary to use a separate makeup remover product before using the powder cleanser.