Revised Matte Lip Formula

This formula replaces the Mineral Oil with Isododecane and includes a combination of gelling agents, waxes, silicones, and powders to achieve a stable, matte texture with good color dispersion.

Base Phase

• Isododecane: 39% - This is a lightweight, volatile hydrocarbon that evaporates quickly, leaving a non-oily, matte finish. It replaces the heavier Mineral Oil from your original formula.
• Hectorite Oil Gel (Isododecane Base): 7.50% - This is a gelling agent specifically designed for non-polar oils like Isododecane. It helps thicken the base and, crucially, keeps pigments suspended evenly, preventing separation.
• Natural White Beeswax: 7.50% - A natural wax that provides structure and body to the formula, contributing to the matte finish and stability.
• SiliSolve Plus: 0.50% - An emulsifier that helps bind the different oil and silicone components together, improving formula stability.
• Silicone Blender: 4% - Helps blend different silicone types and increases the stability of silicone-containing formulas.
• Silicone Gel (Ultra Clear, Super Silky): 13% - A silicone elastomer gel that enhances the texture, providing a smooth, silky feel and contributing to the matte appearance by blurring light.

Foundation Phase (Powders & Color)

• Silk Talc Powder: 7.50% - A treated talc powder that adds softness, improves spreadability, absorbs oil, and enhances the matte finish.
• MatteSilica 5™: 2% - A porous silica powder specifically designed to absorb oil and provide a strong matte effect. It also improves the glide of the product.
• FD&C Red No.40 Lake EasyMix™: 4% - A pre-dispersed pigment that is easy to mix into oil and silicone bases, ensuring vibrant and even color payoff. The staff recommends using pigments from the Lake EasyMix™ group for best results.
• Silk Mica Powder: 15% - A treated mica powder that adds softness, improves texture, and helps with coverage and adhesion.

Mixing Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients from the Base Phase and heat to 80°C. Stir or blend until everything is uniformly dissolved.
2. While the base is still hot, gradually add each powder from the Foundation Phase, blending thoroughly after each addition to ensure smooth dispersion.
3. Turn off the heat and continue stirring or blending at a low speed while the mixture cools down. This helps the texture set evenly.

Tips for Adjustment:

• Color: You can adjust the color by using different pigments from the Lake EasyMix™ group. To lighten or brighten the color, add White Oxides EasyMix™.
• Thickness: To increase the thickness, you can slightly increase the percentages of Hectorite Oil Gel (Isododecane Base) and Natural White Beeswax. Conversely, decrease them to make the texture thinner.
• Gloss: If you wanted a slightly less matte finish (more glossy), you could add Squalene (Synthetic, For Lip Gloss) by reducing the percentage of Isododecane. However, since your goal is a matte finish, this adjustment is not recommended for your specific problem.