Inquiry about making loose face powder and seeking alternative base powder

Subject: Re: Inquiry about making loose face powder

Hello,

Regarding your question about an alternative base powder for your loose face powder formulation, the staff recommended Silk Talc Powder.

Based on your experience with Silk Mica Powder (Matte, Silane Coated) being gritty, slightly shimmery, and emphasizing texture, Silk Talc Powder might be a better fit for your needs. Silk Talc Powder is known for its smooth texture and white appearance, which should help avoid the grey/shimmery issue you encountered and provide a smoother finish.

To achieve the desired properties for your loose powder, you would typically combine the base powder (like Silk Talc Powder) with:

• EasyMix colors: To customize the shade to match your skin tone (medium-yellow, similar to MAC NC20-25) and prevent color darkening.
• Oil absorbers: Ingredients like SelectSorb or MatteSilica XL can be added to help control shine throughout the day. You mentioned using SelectSorb at 3% and Polymethylsilsesquioxane at 4% in your previous attempt. You can adjust the percentages of oil absorbers based on your skin type and desired oil control level.
• Optional skincare ingredients: As mentioned previously, you can also incorporate powder-form ingredients like Safe-B3, Vitamin B5, or Cell-Energy™ Powder for added skin benefits, ensuring they are finely milled and blended thoroughly.

Remember to blend all powder ingredients thoroughly, potentially using a powder grinder, to ensure a smooth, uniform texture and color distribution.