Creating a Liquid Highlighter for Face and Body

To create a liquid highlighter that absorbs quickly and leaves a shimmering effect on the skin, you can choose the oil base carefully. While Grape Seed Oil can be used, for a less oily feel and faster absorption, consider alternatives like Squalane, LipidSoft Lite, or LipidSoft Dry II.

• Squalane (Olive): This oil is very similar to the skin's natural sebum, allowing it to absorb quickly and provide moisture without feeling heavy.
• LipidSoft Lite: This emollient has a very light, non-oily texture that doesn't clog pores. It's designed to provide a light, smooth feel on the skin.
• LipidSoft Dry II: This emollient is specifically focused on providing a lightweight, dry feel to reduce stickiness and add smoothness.

These alternatives can help achieve the desired effect of the oil absorbing quickly and leaving the glitter behind.

Besides the oil base and glitter (such as Mica Pearl), other ingredients are necessary for a stable and effective formulation:

• Glitter/Mica: These provide the shimmering effect. Various colors and particle sizes are available.
• Pigment Dispersant: An ingredient like LipidSoft Disperse can help ensure the glitter particles are evenly distributed throughout the oil and don't settle at the bottom.
• Antioxidant: Adding an antioxidant can help prevent the oils from going rancid and offer skin benefits. Grape Seed Oil and Squalane themselves contain natural antioxidants.
• Preservative: Although oil-based formulas are less susceptible to microbial growth than water-based ones, especially if adding other ingredients or if there's a chance of water contamination, adding a preservative is recommended for safety and shelf life.

For adding skin-nourishing ingredients, oil-soluble active ingredients are compatible with an oil base. Examples include:

• Oil-soluble vitamins (e.g., Vitamin E)
• Certain plant extracts that are oil-soluble
• Other beneficial plant oils

By selecting a fast-absorbing oil base and incorporating these components, you can create a liquid highlighter suitable for use on both the face and body.