Formulating CC Cream Sunscreen: Addressing Mixing and Coverage Issues

Question

I am trying to formulate a CC Cream sunscreen that is non-oily, non-greasy, non-white cast, easy to blend, non-clogging, brightening, and provides coverage without needing powder.

My initial formula attempt could not be mixed successfully, and the staff explained that this was due to the high proportion of the oil phase for the Water-in-Oil EZ emulsifier, and that the formula lacked the necessary powder ingredients for coverage.

Could you please provide guidance or suggest a suitable formula, perhaps referencing the example formula "ตัวอย่างสูตรครีมกันแดด ชนิด Water-in-Oil พร้อมรองพื้น foundation ที่สามารถกันน้ำได้" on the Polyethylene Wax product page, to achieve these desired properties and coverage?

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Subject: Regarding making CC cream sunscreen

Hello,

Thank you for your question about making a CC cream sunscreen. You're looking for a formula that is non-oily, non-greasy, non-white cast, easy to blend, non-clogging, brightening, and provides coverage without needing powder.

Based on the formula you provided and the feedback from our staff, the proposed formula cannot be mixed successfully and will not function as a CC cream with coverage.

The staff explained two main reasons:

The proportion of the oil phase is too high for the Water-in-Oil EZ emulsifier to effectively stabilize the emulsion.
The formula lacks powder ingredients necessary to provide skin coverage and act as a CC cream.

To achieve the desired CC cream effect, which includes color correction and coverage, you typically need to incorporate specific cosmetic pigments or powders. Your provided formula does not include these.

Our staff recommends looking at the example formula provided on the product page for Polyethylene Wax (ID 1195), specifically the formula titled "ตัวอย่างสูตรครีมกันแดด ชนิด Water-in-Oil พร้อมรองพื้น foundation ที่สามารถกันน้ำได้" (Example formula for Water-in-Oil sunscreen with waterproof foundation). This example formula is designed to provide coverage and uses a Water-in-Oil base, which aligns better with your goal of a sunscreen with foundation/coverage properties.

Please review that example formula as a starting point. Achieving the perfect texture (non-oily, non-greasy, easy blend) and finish (non-white cast, brightening, non-clogging) requires careful selection and balancing of all ingredients, including the type and amount of oils, emulsifiers, sunscreens, and coverage powders/pigments.

We hope this guidance helps you in your formulation process.

Best regards.