Oil-Soluble Natural Film Former for Cream Eyeshadow to Prevent Creasing

The pre-selected product, Versa-Film™ (Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, ID: 6589), is not suitable for your all-oil-soluble cream eyeshadow formula because it is a water-soluble polymer.

For an oil-soluble, natural-origin ingredient that can elongate wear and prevent creasing in a cream eyeshadow, we recommend using Ethylcellulose (ID: 7891).

Ethylcellulose is a cellulose derivative that functions as both an oil thickener (gelling agent) and a film former. The film-forming property is essential for creating a thin, flexible layer on the skin that locks the color in place, significantly extending wear time and preventing the product from settling into creases.

Key Features and Usage for Your Formula:

• Solubility: Oil-soluble (specifically in polar oils and ethanol).
• Function: Film Former and Oil Thickener/Gelling Agent.
• Recommended Grade: Ethylcellulose (7 cps.) (ID: 7891) is a low-density grade specifically recommended for its film-forming properties.
• Usage Rate: 0.5-20% (start with a lower percentage, e.g., 2-5%, and adjust based on the desired film strength and viscosity).
• Mixing Method:
  1. Add Ethylcellulose to your oil phase and blend until dispersed.
  2. Heat the oil phase to 70-85°C until the Ethylcellulose dissolves completely and the mixture becomes clear.
  3. Allow the mixture to cool, at which point it will thicken and form the film-forming base.