Ingredients for Long-Lasting, Waterproof Powder

To make powder products highly long-lasting and waterproof, the key ingredients are film formers. These substances help coat the skin or the pigments in the product, making the makeup adhere better, less likely to rub off, and more resistant to water and sweat.

Based on the information and previous recommendations, popular film formers include:

• For Silicone-Based Formulas: It is recommended to use the Silicone Film group, which offers various types depending on the desired film characteristics such as hardness, softness, and wear time.

  • Silicone Film (Medium-Wear, Soft): An acrylate silicone film that helps coat makeup and sunscreens, providing long-lasting, waterproof properties and a soft skin feel. It is suitable for makeup and lip products.
  • Powder-Type Silicone Film: This group is particularly suitable for use in powder products or makeup containing silicone or Isododecane/Isohexadecane. Several types are available:
    • Silicone Film (Powder, Soft Film) (Polypropylsilsesquioxane): Emphasizes skin comfort and a soft film texture, suitable for makeup requiring maximum comfort.
    • Silicone Film (Powder, Hard Film, Comfort-Wear) (Trimethylsiloxysilicate): Provides a moderately hard film while remaining comfortable on the skin. Suitable for foundations needing medium durability or lip products emphasizing comfort.
    • Silicone Film (Powder, Hard Film, Smart-Wear) (Trimethylsiloxysilicate): Offers a hard, long-lasting film that is still comfortable on the skin. Suitable for long-wearing yet comfortable foundations or lip products emphasizing both comfort and longevity.
    • Silicone Film (Powder, Hard Film, Very Long-Wear) (Trimethylsiloxysiloxysilicate): Provides a very hard, extremely long-lasting film. Suitable for ultra-long-wearing (kiss-proof) lip products, but not recommended for foundations as it may cause skin discomfort.

• For Oil-Based Formulas: It is recommended to use Oil Film types such as Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene (Solid). This is a film former commonly used in makeup products, especially lip gloss and lipsticks, as it provides shine and good lasting power. It dissolves well in Isododecane, Isohexadecane, or various types of LipidSoft.

The choice of film former should be based on the formula type (silicone or oil base) and the desired film characteristics (soft/hard, level of wear) to achieve the desired long-lasting and waterproof powder product.