Pressed Powder Foundation Formula Review & Binder Recommendation

Subject: Pressed Powder Foundation Formula Review

Thank you for sharing your pressed powder foundation formula and asking for feedback. You are aiming for a pressed powder foundation with a silicone texture, similar to Babalah powder, that is long-lasting, waterproof, oil-controlling, lightweight, and provides a radiant finish.

Your proposed powder blend includes:

• Silk Sericite Powder: 70%
• BB Micro Silk: 5%
• AminoSilk: 3%
• Titanium Dioxide Nano EasyDisperse™: 5%
• Magnesium Stearate: 10%
• Kaolin: 5%
• Beige Iron Oxides EasyMix™: 2% (adjustable for skin tone)

For pressing the powder, you proposed using a 1:1 mixture of Cyclomethicone and Dimethicone as the binder.

Based on the conversation with the staff, your formula is feasible. However, the staff provided valuable feedback regarding the binder. They advised against using Cyclomethicone because it is volatile and can evaporate over time. This evaporation can cause the pressed powder to dry out and potentially crack, affecting the product's texture and longevity.

The staff recommended using Dimethicone alone as the binder. Dimethicone is a non-volatile silicone fluid that will help maintain the stability and texture of the pressed powder over time without evaporating. They confirmed that using only Dimethicone for pressing is a suitable approach.

The powder ingredients you have selected, such as Silk Sericite Powder, BB Micro Silk, AminoSilk, Magnesium Stearate, and Kaolin, are commonly used in pressed powder formulations and can contribute to the desired properties like smooth texture, oil absorption, adhesion, and a lightweight feel. Titanium Dioxide provides UV protection and coverage, while Iron Oxides provide color.

In summary, your proposed powder ingredient blend is reasonable. The key recommendation from the staff for better long-term stability of the pressed product is to use only Dimethicone as the binder instead of a mix with Cyclomethicone.