Ingredients and Method for Pressing Powder Blush

To press powder blush into a solid form that is not easily broken, you need to add a liquid binder to the powder. These binders help the powder particles adhere to each other when pressed.

Common types of binders include cosmetic oils, esters, and silicones.

Some examples of ingredients that can be used as binders are:

• Isopropyl Myristate: A light, non-greasy ester.
• Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: A common emollient oil.
• Dimethicone: A silicone fluid that provides slip and binding.

Method:

1. Measure your loose powder blush.
2. Gradually add a small amount of the chosen liquid binder to the powder. Start with a very small percentage (e.g., 1-5% of the powder weight) and mix thoroughly.
3. Mix the powder and binder until the powder feels slightly damp and clumps together when squeezed, but is not wet or pasty.
4. Place the mixture into the desired container or pan.
5. Press the powder down firmly using a pressing tool or a flat object covered with a cloth or tissue. Apply even pressure across the surface.
6. Allow the pressed powder to dry completely, which may take 24-48 hours depending on the binder used and the environment.

Using too much binder can result in a product that is too hard, difficult to pick up with a brush, or feels greasy. The optimal amount depends on the specific powder ingredients.