Lip Formulation using Oil Stick™ Hard

Based on your question and the previous recommendation of Oil Stick™ Hard, here is information about using this ingredient in lip formulations and example recipes.

Oil Stick™ Hard (Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide) is a stick builder that provides a hard texture to oils and silicones. It is suitable for use in making lipstick and lip gloss.

Here are example formulations using Oil Stick™ Hard:

Example Clear Lipstick Formula

This formula uses Oil Stick™ Hard in conjunction with Oil Stick™ Medium for clarity and a hard texture suitable for lipstick.

• Oil Stick™ Hard: 3-4%
• Oil Stick™ Medium: 1-2%
• Oils (e.g., LipidSoft™): 20% (Increases payoff and adherence)
• Color powder: 17% (Adjust ratio for desired color)
• Other ingredients (e.g., emollients, antioxidants, fragrance): Remaining to 100%

• Glossing Agent: (Provides lip gloss)

• Note: Melt ingredients at 85-95°C. The clarity depends on the specific oils used. Adjust ratios if needed to achieve clarity.*

Example Lip Gloss Formula

This formula uses a lower level of Oil Stick™ Hard to create a gel-like texture for lip gloss.

• Oil Stick™ Hard: Not more than 1% (Provides gel texture)
• Oils (e.g., LipidSoft™): 5% (Increases payoff and adherence)
• Oils (e.g., Mineral Oil): 35% (Moisturizes lips)
• Color powder: (Helps dissolve/distribute color powder)
• Other ingredients (e.g., emollients, antioxidants, fragrance): Remaining to 100%

To create these formulations, you would need to purchase Oil Stick™ Hard and other ingredients such as various cosmetic oils (like LipidSoft™ or Mineral Oil), color pigments or powders, and potentially other additives like emollients, antioxidants, or fragrance depending on your desired final product properties.

Remember to always test formulations in small batches and adjust ingredient percentages to achieve the desired texture, color, and performance.