Matte Liquid Lipstick Formulation and Ingredient Alternatives

Hello,

Regarding the ingredients for the matte liquid lipstick similar to Lime Crime that you inquired about, here is the information and recommended products with suggested percentages based on the staff's reply:

1. Isododecane: Used as the main base of the formula (the rest).
2. Cyclopentasiloxane: Recommended product is [Cyclomethicone Cyclopentasiloxane], suggested amount 10%.
3. TRIMETHYLSILOXY[Silica]TE: Recommended to use [Oil Film (Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene)] as a replacement because [Trimethylsiloxysilicate] is out of stock. Suggested amount 10%.
4. Kaolin: Recommended product is [Kaolin], suggested amount 5%.
5. Dimethicone: Recommended product is [Dimethicone], suggested amount 5%.
6. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene: Recommended to use [Squalene], suggested amount 5%.
7. SYNTHETIC Beeswax: Recommended product is [Beeswax] (either Synthetic or Natural type is fine), suggested amount 5%.
8. DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE: Recommended product is [Hectorite Oil Gel™ (mineral oil Base)], suggested amount 5% (Propylene Carbonate is already a component in Hectorite Oil Gel™).
9. Silica DIMETHYL SILYLATE: Recommended to use [MatteSilica], suggested amount 5%.
10. ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT: This is a skin conditioning agent, not essential. If you wish to include it, recommended product is [Rosemary Oleoresin Extract (ROE)], suggested amount 0.1-0.5%.
11. Oryza Sativa Bran Extract: This is a skin conditioning agent, not essential. If you wish to include it, recommended product is [Oryzanol], suggested amount 0.1-0.5%.
12. HELIANTHUS ANNUUS EXTRACT: This is a skin conditioning agent, not essential. If you wish to include it, recommended product is [SKIN-DEFENSE® V], suggested amount 0.1-0.5%.
13. Tocopherol: This is a skin conditioning agent, not essential. If you wish to include it, recommended product is [Vitamin E], suggested amount 0.1% (Octyl methoxycinnamate usage was not specified in the recommendation).
14. PROPYLENE CARBONATE: It is already a component in [Hectorite Oil Gel™], no need to add separately.
15. TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE: It is a component of color products like [easymix color] or other Pigments used for coloring the formula, no need to add separately.
16. PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone: Recommended to use [SiliSolve Plus] as a replacement, suggested amount 0.5%.
17. Caprylyl Glycol and Ethylhexylglycerin: Recommended to use [Mild Preserved], which contains both components (use according to the recommended amount for Mild Preserved).
18. FLAVOR, Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, RED 22 LAKE CI 45380, RED 30 CI 73360: These components are colors and flavor. Use appropriate amounts to achieve the desired color and scent.

Note: The suggested percentages are starting points for formulation trials. You may need to adjust the amounts slightly to achieve the desired texture and properties.

Hope this information is helpful. Feel free to ask if you have any further questions.