Matte Liquid Lipstick Formulation and Ingredients

1. Necessary Equipment for Making Lipstick

• Heat-resistant containers: For weighing and mixing ingredients (e.g., glass beakers).
• Digital scale: With 2-3 decimal place accuracy for precise measurement of small quantities.
• Heating device: Such as a small electric stove or a double boiler to melt solid ingredients.
• Stirring rod or spatula: For mixing ingredients.
• Pipettes or droppers: For measuring small amounts of liquid ingredients.
• Lipstick tubes/containers: Such as liquid lipstick tubes with wands.
• Pigment grinder (optional): Such as a mortar and pestle or a small grinder (may not be necessary if using EasyMix pigments).

2. Sample Formula for Matte Liquid Lipstick

This formula is a sample from the product information for Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene (Isododecane Base), an Oil Film that helps lipstick last longer and provides a matte finish.

• Isododecane: 26%
• Microcrystalline Wax: 7%
• Oil Film (Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene (Isododecane Base)): 18%
• Silk Mica Powder (or Mica Powder): 24%
• EasyMix colors (Various EasyMix pigments, e.g., Iron Oxides EasyMix): 25%

General Procedure:

1. Weigh the oil/wax phase ingredients (Isododecane, Microcrystalline Wax, Oil Film) together in a heat-resistant container.
2. Heat using a double boiler or stove until all ingredients are melted and combined.
3. Weigh the powder/color phase ingredients (Silk Mica Powder, EasyMix colors) separately.
4. Gradually add the powder/color phase ingredients to the warm oil mixture. Stir well until the color is evenly dispersed (a small homogenizer or mixer can be used for a smoother texture if desired).
5. Once well combined, carefully pour the mixture into the prepared lipstick containers.
6. Allow to cool and set.

3. Total Cost of Ingredients

It is not possible to provide an exact total cost for the ingredients as prices vary depending on the quantity purchased and current promotions.

However, the main ingredients used in this formula include:

• Isododecane
• Microcrystalline Wax
• Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene (Isododecane Base)
• Mica Powder
• EasyMix color pigments (e.g., Red Iron Oxides EasyMix)

You can check the price of each ingredient on the MySkinRecipes website by searching for these ingredient names.