Ingredients for a Matte Lipstick Finish

To give lipstick a matte, non-shiny appearance, you can use powders with good oil-absorbing properties, such as:

• MatteSilica 5™ (5 Micron): A porous silica powder that helps absorb oil, making the lipstick texture more matte.
• Sericite Powder (CompactPro™, Matte, Dimethicone Coated): A specially coated and sized Sericite powder suitable for cosmetics, helping the product texture become matte and easy to spread.
• Silicone Gel (High Matte, Dimethicone Base): A type of silicone gel that provides high matteness, suitable for matte lipstick formulas. It helps create a thick texture, is easy to spread, and fills in lip lines well.

Additionally, some types of Film Formers can also create a dry, matte film.

Ingredients for Long-Lasting Lipstick

Ingredients that help lipstick last longer are typically Film Formers that create a film layer on the lips, preventing the color from easily rubbing off:

• Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene (Isododecane Base): An oil film that helps create a coating, making makeup long-lasting, waterproof, and resistant to transfer upon touch.
• Silicone Film (Very Long-Wear, Hard, Isodododecane Base) and Silicone Film (Very Long-Wear, Hard, Cyclopentasiloxane Base): These are very long-wearing silicone films suitable for products requiring exceptional longevity. The Isododecane-based type dries quickly and is suitable for lip products.
• Ethylcarbamate Film (58% in Isododecane, Low Viscosity/Low Stickiness): A highly persistent Film Former that can last over 8 hours. It provides a soft, non-hard film that adheres well to the skin.
• LipidSoft™ Film (Tridecyl Trimellitate): Has good skin-coating (filming) properties and is often used in formulas requiring a thick texture and good skin coverage, which contributes to wear resistance.

The choice of ingredients should also consider the type of lipstick and other desired properties in the formula.