Solution for Glitter Settling in Clear Lip Gloss

Glitter settling at the bottom of clear lip gloss is a common issue, usually caused by the base formula not being viscous enough to keep the glitter particles suspended. To prevent this, you need to increase the viscosity and structure of the oil phase.

Here are some ingredients that can help:

• Oil-based Gelling Agents: These ingredients thicken the oil phase and create a gel structure that can hold glitter in suspension. Look for options that provide clarity and a suitable texture for lip gloss.
  • Oil Thick™ Clear S: Creates a clear, thixotropic oil gel that is good for suspending particles like glitter.
  • Oil Thick™ Transparent: Creates a clear, high-viscosity oil gel.
  • Oil Thick™ Thixotropic: Provides a thixotropic oil gel texture and can help stabilize the formula.
• Rheology Modifiers: Ingredients like Disteardimonium Hectorite can be dispersed in the oil phase to build viscosity and provide stability, helping to keep pigments and particles suspended.
• Anti-Settling Additives: Products specifically designed to prevent settling, such as BYK 410, can be effective.
• Pre-made Gel Bases: Using a pre-made oil gel base like Squalane Oil Gel (Thixotropic) might also help, as it already has a gel structure designed to be viscous.

By incorporating one or a combination of these ingredients into your lip gloss formula, you can increase the viscosity and structure of the base, which will help keep the glitter evenly dispersed and prevent it from settling at the bottom of the tube. Choose the ingredient based on the desired final texture and clarity of your lip gloss.