How to Make Matte Lipstick and Lip Tint (Oil-Based Formula)

For oil-based matte lipsticks and lip tints, the general process is as follows:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Weigh or measure all ingredients according to your desired formula. Separate them into groups such as oils, waxes, colorants, and other additives (e.g., film formers, nourishing ingredients).
2. Melt Solid Ingredients: Heat the solid ingredients, such as waxes (Microcrystalline Wax or Beeswax) and any other ingredients that require melting, using a double boiler at approximately 70-80 degrees Celsius. Stir gently until all solid ingredients are fully melted and combined.
3. Combine Oils and Film Former: In a separate container, mix the liquid oils, such as Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene (Oil Film), and other oils together.
4. Combine Phases: Once the solid ingredients are fully melted, slowly pour the oil mixture into the melted phase. Stir until everything is uniformly combined.
5. Add Color: Add the desired colorants to the mixture while it is still warm. Stir thoroughly to ensure the color is evenly dispersed throughout the lip base. Check the color intensity as needed.
6. Add Other Additives (If Any): If you have heat-sensitive ingredients like nourishing oils, fragrances, or extracts, wait for the lip mixture to cool down slightly (but not so much that it starts to solidify) before adding them. Stir to combine.
7. Pour into Packaging: While the mixture is still warm and liquid, quickly pour it into your prepared lipstick tubes or containers.
8. Cool and Solidify: Allow the lip product to cool and solidify completely at room temperature, or place it in the refrigerator to speed up the process.

Regarding Ingredients:

• Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene (Oil Film): This ingredient helps create a film on the lips, making the lip product longer-lasting and helping the texture feel smooth without settling into lines. It is suitable for matte lipsticks and lip tints that require long wear properties.
• Waxes: Such as Microcrystalline Wax and Beeswax, play a crucial role in providing hardness and structure to the lip product. The choice and amount of wax will affect the hardness, flexibility, and texture. Substituting Microcrystalline Wax with Beeswax is possible, but as the staff mentioned, it may result in a slightly different texture.
• Colorants: You can use cosmetic-grade pigments or dyes. Ensure they are suitable for oil-based formulations.

Creating lip products often requires experimentation with ingredient ratios to achieve the desired texture and properties.