Ingredients for Oil-Gel Lip Gloss

For making an oil-gel lip gloss, you are looking for ingredients that can thicken oils into a gel consistency, similar to Versagel or Polyamide-3. We have products available that serve this purpose effectively:

• Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Gel (Thixotropic, e.q. Versagel ME750): This is an oil-based gel with a Hydrogenated Polyisobutene base. It is a special type that is BHT-free, making it highly safe and suitable for lip formulas. It's gentle on the skin and can be used as a base in any formula requiring a thick oily consistency. It is soluble in any oil and can be used at a rate of 1-100%.

• Maxagel™ EP (e.q. 3x Versagel, High-Compatiblity): This product is developed as an alternative to Versagel, offering higher viscosity (at least 3 times more than Versagel M750) which allows for lower usage rates. It has excellent compatibility with various oils, both non-polar and polar. Maxagel™ EP acts as an emollient, gelling agent, stabilizer, and suspending agent. It helps moisturize, makes makeup spread easily, protects ingredients, suspends pigments well, and provides a soft, smooth touch. It is also suitable for lip gloss, lipstick, and lip balm formulas.

Both of these products function similarly to Versagel in creating an oil-gel base for lip gloss. While a direct equivalent for Polyamide-3 wasn't found in the initial search, these oil gels provide the desired texture and properties for your lip gloss formulation.