Creating a Cream-to-Powder Blusher

To create a blusher with a cream-to-powder texture, you need a formulation that combines powder ingredients with volatile and non-volatile liquid components. The liquid phase provides the initial creamy feel and spreadability, while the volatile components evaporate upon application, leaving behind the powder and non-volatile ingredients for a smooth, powdery finish.

Your proposed ingredients are relevant to achieving this texture:

• Powder Ingredients:

  • Talc Powder and Mica Powder form the base of your blusher. Coated versions, like Silane Coated Talc Powder or Methicone Coated Mica Powder, offer a softer, smoother feel and better skin adhesion.
  • AminoSilk (Lauroyl lysine) is an excellent addition to the powder phase. It significantly enhances the softness and smoothness of the powder blend and can improve spreadability and waterproof properties.

• Liquid/Oil Ingredients:

  • Isododecane is a key ingredient for the cream-to-powder transition. It's a very light, volatile emollient that helps disperse the powders and provides a fluid texture. Upon contact with the skin, it evaporates quickly, contributing to the dry, powdery finish.
  • Squalane (Olive) is a light, non-greasy oil that provides moisture and a smooth feel. It absorbs quickly and can help bind the powder particles together while adding skin conditioning benefits.
  • Dimethicone is a non-volatile silicone oil that provides slip, smoothness, and a silky feel. Different viscosities can be used; lighter viscosities like Dimethicone (Very Light/5) or Dimethicone (Light/50) might be suitable for a less heavy feel, while Dimethicone (Medium/350) can help bind the powder more effectively. As the staff suggested, adding Dimethicone to a powder base is a direct way to create a semi-cream texture.

Formulation Concept:

A general approach involves creating a powder blend first, then gradually incorporating the liquid phase.

1. Powder Phase: Combine your Talc Powder, Mica Powder (including color pigments for the blush shade), and AminoSilk. Ensure they are well-mixed and finely ground.
2. Liquid Phase: Mix Isododecane, Squalane (Olive), and Dimethicone.
3. Combine: Slowly add the liquid phase to the powder phase while mixing thoroughly. The amount of liquid phase will determine the final texture – more liquid will result in a creamier product, less liquid will be closer to a pressed powder.
4. Experimentation: This is the most crucial step. Start with a small batch and adjust the ratio of the liquid phase to the powder phase until you achieve the desired cream-to-powder texture that spreads easily and dries down smoothly on the skin. You may need to experiment with the ratios of the liquid ingredients themselves (e.g., more Isododecane for faster drying, more Dimethicone/Squalane for a smoother feel).

The staff's suggestion of adding Dimethicone to a finished powder base is a simplified version of this concept, focusing on using Dimethicone to bind the powder and provide the initial slip. Your proposed list adds more sophistication with the volatile Isododecane and the texture enhancer AminoSilk.

By combining these ingredients and carefully adjusting the proportions through experimentation, you should be able to create a Blusher Powder with the desired cream-to-powder texture.