Ingredients for Instant Gloss and Skin Coating

To create a face spray or cream that provides an immediate glossy or shimmering effect and coats the skin, you can use ingredients that are typically fine powders or pigments designed to reflect light and sit on the skin's surface.

Two main types of ingredients suitable for this purpose are Mica powder and Bismuth Oxychloride.

Mica Powder

Mica powders are natural minerals coated with pigments to create various colors and effects, including shimmer and glitter. The particle size of the Mica powder affects the final look:

• Smaller particle sizes (e.g., around 30 microns) tend to give a more subtle, pearlescent sheen.
• Larger particle sizes (e.g., 60 microns and above) provide more noticeable sparkle or glitter.

For a shimmering or glittering effect, look for Mica powders specified for shimmer or glitter. Examples include:

• Silver Glitter Mica (Size B, 60 Micron)
• Silver Super Sparkle Mica (Size D, 300 Micron)
• Light Gold Pearl Mica (Size A, 30 Micron) (Note: Smaller sizes give less intense shimmer)

Mica powders act by reflecting light off their surface, creating the desired visual effect on the skin.

Bismuth Oxychloride (MakeGlow™)

Bismuth Oxychloride is another ingredient known for providing a smooth, lustrous texture and a "Dewy-Glow Effect" when applied to the skin. It offers excellent adhesion and light reflection.

It is available in different forms suitable for various formulations:

• MakeGlow™ Powder (Bismuth Oxychloride): Suitable for powder makeup formulas.
• MakeGlow™ Liquid (Bismuth Oxychloride): A liquid dispersion suitable for lotion, gel, spray, toner, essence, and cream formulas.

MakeGlow™ Liquid is particularly relevant for your face spray and cream formulations.

Usage Rate:

• MakeGlow™ Powder: 1-15%
• MakeGlow™ Liquid: 1-20%

Important Considerations:

• Bismuth Oxychloride may not be suitable for sensitive skin as it can potentially cause allergic reactions.
• It is also not recommended for oily skin, as the reflective effect might make the skin appear more oily.

By incorporating suitable Mica powder or Bismuth Oxychloride (especially the liquid form for spray/cream) into your formulations, you can achieve an immediate glossy, shimmering, or dewy finish on the skin.