Suggested Ingredients for BB Primer SPF 50 PA++

To create a BB Primer with the desired properties, you will need ingredients from several functional categories:

Sun Protection

For SPF 50 PA++ protection, you will primarily rely on physical sunscreens.

• Titanium Dioxide Nanosil (Product ID: 7375): Provides broad-spectrum UV protection. This treated version is suitable for makeup formulations.
• Titanium Dioxide 250nm WaterProof™ (Dimethicone Treated) (Product ID: 10226): Another treated Titanium Dioxide option that offers good coverage and water resistance, suitable for makeup products.

Coverage and Texture

These ingredients contribute to the product's color, coverage, pore blurring, and smooth feel.

• Titanium Dioxide Nanosil (Product ID: 7375) or Titanium Dioxide 250nm WaterProof™ (Dimethicone Treated) (Product ID: 10226): In addition to UV protection, Titanium Dioxide provides white pigment for coverage.
• Iron Oxides Yellow (FoundationPro™) (Product ID: 31280), Iron Oxides Red (Triethoxycaprylylsilane Coated) (Product ID: 31473), Iron Oxides Black (Triethoxycaprylylsilane Coated) (Product ID: 31885): These pigments are essential for creating the desired skin tone color. The treated versions help with dispersion and wear.
• Cyclopentasiloxane (Low-Odor Cyclomethicone) (Product ID: 171): A lightweight, volatile silicone that provides a silky feel and helps with spreadability.
• Isododecane (Germany) (Product ID: 228): A light, volatile hydrocarbon that improves spreadability and leaves a non-greasy feel.
• Dimethicone (Light/50, Low-Odor) (Product ID: 508): A non-volatile silicone that provides a smooth, conditioning feel and helps with water resistance.
• Silicone Gel (Thick & Smooth, Cyclopentasiloxane Base) (Product ID: 1057): Contains Dimethicone Crosspolymer, which helps blur pores and fine lines, provides a matte finish, and improves texture.
• SiliSilk™ 1.5Micron (Silky Touch, Soft-Focus) (Product ID: 7899): A silicone powder that enhances the silky feel and provides a soft-focus effect to blur imperfections.
• Talc Powder (Non-Coated, 325 Mesh, >90% Whiteness) (Product ID: 9191): A common filler that contributes to texture, feel, and oil absorption.
• Octyldodecanol (Product ID: 1270): A fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient, providing a smooth feel.
• Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Gel (Thixotropic) (Product ID: 31000): An emollient gel that can contribute to the texture and feel of the product.

Oil Control

Ingredients to help absorb excess oil and provide a matte finish.

• Talc Powder (Non-Coated, 325 Mesh, >90% Whiteness) (Product ID: 9191): Helps absorb oil.
• Kaolin (China Clay, 300nm) (Product ID: 32599): A clay that is effective at absorbing oil and can help with coverage.

Emulsification and Stability

Ingredients needed to create and stabilize the emulsion, which is likely a water-in-silicone or water-in-oil type for this kind of product.

• PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate (China, Heavy Colored) (Product ID: 6229): A water-in-oil emulsifier suitable for formulations with high silicone content.
• Disteardimonium Hectorite (Product ID: 750): A clay-based thickener and suspending agent, often used in the oil or silicone phase of emulsions to provide stability and a thixotropic texture.
• Propylene Carbonate (Product ID: 844): Used as an activator for Disteardimonium Hectorite to achieve the desired thickening and suspension properties.

Humectants and Solvents

Ingredients that provide moisture and help dissolve other components.

• Water
• Glycerin (USP/Food Grade) (Product ID: 143): A humectant that draws moisture into the skin.
• Propylene Glycol (Product ID: 138): A solvent and humectant.
• Caprylyl Glycol (1,2-Octanediol) (Product ID: 744): Can act as a humectant and also has some antimicrobial properties.
• Ethylhexylglycerin (Product ID: 642): Often used as a skin conditioning agent and can boost the efficacy of preservatives.

Preservatives

To prevent microbial growth and ensure product safety and shelf life.

• Ethylhexylglycerin (Product ID: 642): Works well in conjunction with other preservatives.
• Caprylyl Glycol (1,2-Octanediol) (Product ID: 744): Can act as a preservative booster.
• Chlorphenesin (Product ID: 1437): A common preservative with antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Optional Additives

You can include botanical extracts or fragrance as desired.

• Floral Background (Product ID: 2961): An example fragrance. Various other fragrances and botanical extracts are available to choose from based on your preference and desired skin benefits.

This list provides a foundation for formulating a BB Primer with similar characteristics to the one you described, using ingredients available from MySkinRecipes.com. Remember to consult the usage rates and mixing instructions for each specific ingredient on the product pages to develop your formulation.