Formulating Stick Blush from Powder Blush
Question
How can I formulate a stick blush from powder blush? What ingredients are typically used to provide hardness and good color payoff? How does the formulation differ from lipstick, especially regarding the ratio of pigments and Synthetic Fluorphlogopite?
Answer
To transform a powder blush into a stick blush, you need to add ingredients that provide structure and hardness, similar to a lipstick formula. Waxes are typically used for this purpose. Polyethylene Wax is often preferred because it provides good hardness and color payoff. Additionally, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is commonly used in stick blushes in a higher proportion than pigments to give a bright, sheer look, which is a key difference compared to lipsticks where pigments are used in higher amounts.
