Foundation Cream with SPF and Wrinkle Coverage

Based on your request for a foundation cream with SPF 15-30 and wrinkle coverage, and your experience with the previous sunscreen-foundation blend, here is a suggested approach focusing on a true foundation texture.

To achieve a foundation cream with good coverage, SPF protection, and wrinkle-masking properties, you can combine a high-coverage foundation base with a broad-spectrum sunscreen agent and ingredients specifically designed for wrinkle reduction or blurring.

Key Ingredients:

• High Coverage Foundation Base: Products like High Coverage Foundation (available in various shades like Color No.1, No.2, No.3) provide the desired coverage and creamy texture. You can choose the shade that best matches your skin tone.
• Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen: SPF Protect Ultra™ III (UVA+UVB) is a suitable option to achieve SPF 15-30. Using it at around 10-15% concentration should provide SPF 15-30 protection, but actual SPF should be tested. This ingredient offers protection against both UVA and UVB rays.
• Wrinkle Reduction/Masking:
  • FoundationFix™ (Wrinkle Remover): This ingredient is specifically designed to be used in foundation formulas to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and provide a smoother finish, particularly on aging skin.
  • QuikBlur™ (Polymethylsilsesquioxane Solution): This can be added for an instant blurring effect, helping to visually minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Texture Enhancer/Sunscreen Dissolver: LipidSoft™ SPF is an emollient that helps dissolve chemical sunscreens and improves the texture of the final product, making it less sticky.

Formulation Concept:

You would typically combine the chosen High Coverage Foundation base with SPF Protect Ultra™ III (at the desired concentration for SPF 15-30), FoundationFix™, and LipidSoft™ SPF. QuikBlur™ can be incorporated for an enhanced blurring effect.

The exact percentages would need to be adjusted based on the desired coverage, texture, SPF level, and wrinkle-masking performance. It's recommended to start with a base formulation concept and adjust the concentrations of the active ingredients (sunscreen, wrinkle removers) and texture enhancers to achieve your ideal product.

This approach focuses on building a foundation formula first and then incorporating sun protection and wrinkle benefits, which should give you more control over the final texture compared to starting with a sunscreen base.

Remember to perform stability testing and adjust the formulation as needed to ensure the desired feel and performance.