Lipstick Formulation: Color Dispersion, Matte Texture, and Glitter Addition
Asked by: nuchsz
On: February 01, 2018
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
Regarding lipstick making:
1. When making lipstick, can powder color be mixed with `LipidSoft Disperse` first before adding to the lipstick base?
2. For a matte lipstick stick that feels dry/unsmooth during application, can this be fixed by increasing the amount of `Dimethicone` and `Dimethicone Crosspolymer` in the formula to make the lipstick texture smoother?
3. When should `glister` powder be added during the lipstick making process?
Answer
Hello,
Thank you for your questions regarding lipstick making.
- Mixing powder color with LipidSoft Disperse: Mixing powder color with LipidSoft Disperse beforehand and then adding it to the lipstick base may cause sedimentation. We recommend using READYMIX liquid colors, which are pre-dispersed in oil by the manufacturer, ensuring no sedimentation and consistent color intensity throughout.
- Improving matte lipstick texture: If your matte lipstick feels dry or not smooth during application, increasing the amount of Dimethicone or Dimethicone Crosspolymer might not be the most effective solution. We recommend trying SiliSilk at 3% to help improve the smoothness of the lipstick texture.
- Adding glitter powder: Glitter powder (like Mica Pearl) can be added at any step of the process as long as it is dispersed into the formula. It can withstand heat up to 80°C.
Hope this helps!
