VP/Hexadecene Copolymer forms a waterproof film and helps formulas last longer. It also has the ability to help disperse the pigment in the formula.

Vinyl Film (Medium Wear, Soft) is VP/Hexadecene Copolymer forms a waterproof film and helps formulas last longer. It also has the ability to help disperse the pigment in the formula.

Selection of different film types:

Film-forming substances are divided into 3 groups.

1. Group Trimethylsiloxysilicate which is a film-forming substance from silicone The resulting film will be hard but long lasting.

1.1 Powder types are Silicone Film (Trimethylsiloxysilicate Powder)

1.2 The liquid type dissolved in Isododecane is Silicone Film (Long-Wear, Hard, Isododecane Base)

1.3 Liquid type dissolved in Cyclomethicone is Silicone Film (Long-Wear, Hard, Cyclomethicone Base)

The powder type is more difficult to use than the liquid type. but has a lower price and can be used both in isododecane based formulations and in formulations whose main constituents are Any Cyclomethicone/Silicone

2. Soft Silicone Film Group Gives a soft, natural film texture, but not as long-lasting as the group Trimethylsiloxysilicate Suitable for use in makeup products. that the film must be naturally soft to the skin, such as any type of Liquid Makeup or sunscreen products To be able to withstand and waterproof, sweatproof

3. Oil Film Group provide a durable film and can be softened by the skin But using it in high quantity causes stickiness on the skin. Suitable for those who want to avoid Don't want silicone in the formula.

4. Vinyl Film Group provide a durable film can soften the skin And has a special feature that helps spread and hold the pigment in the formula. This makes it suitable for use in color cosmetics formulas such as lip glosses and lipsticks. Because in addition to helping to last longer, it also helps to make the color smoother. The disadvantage is that it cannot dry completely like other types of film.

5. IPDI Copolymer Group The film is light and not hard. Able to softly curve along the skin, inexpensive, and provides moderately long-lasting performance. Suitable for formulas that apply all over the skin such as sunscreen, BB / CC Cream.

- If the formula has a main component of silicone, please use it. Silicone Film (Trimethylsiloxysilicate Powder) or Silicone Film (Long-Wear, Hard, Cyclomethicone Base)

- If the formula has a main component of Isododecane or Isohexadecane Please use Silicone Film (Trimethylsiloxysilicate Powder) or Silicone Film (Long-Wear, Hard, Isododecane Base)

- If you want a softer texture, please select Silicone Film (Medium-Wear, Soft)

- If you want to avoid using silicone, please select Oil Film (Long-Wear)

- If you want to create a film with good pigment dispersion, use Vinyl Film (Medium Wear, Soft)

- Sunscreen formulas for waterproof/sweat proof or make-up applied all over the skin (eg BB/CC) should be used. Polyester / Dimethicone / IPDI Copolymer

If it is found that the oil layer is separated from the lip texture, use it. Oil-Fix 1% more to the formula

Use: can be used in any product that need waterproofing which will give a solid film texture

Mixing method: mix in the oil Can use heat to help mix. to make it easier to fit into the formula

Usage rate: 1-10% (Choose in water protection level as required, using more than 10% will result in a significantly higher viscosity formulation.)

Product characteristics: Clear, light yellow liquid

Solubility: can dissolve in oil

Storage: can be stored at room temperature But close the lid of the bottle tightly. and protected from sunlight or heat, the product has a shelf life of at least 6 years

INCI Name : VP/Hexadecene Copolymer

Examples of products used

Sunscreen products:

MiSSHA All Around Safe Block Waterproof Sun

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Spf 55

Clinque CLINIQUE Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen Oil-Free Face

ESTÉE LAUDER Advanced Time Zone Wrinkle Creme SPF 15

makeup products

LANEIGE SERUM INTENSE LIPSTICK

MAC Face and Body Foundation

NYX Pore FIller

shu uemura rouge Unlimited

theBalm® Cheater!® Mascara

CHANEL OMBRE PREMIÈRE Longwear Powder Eyeshadow

NYX WATERPROOF EYEBROW GEL

MAC Huggable Lipcolour

NYX Proof It Waterproof eyeshadow primer

MAYBELLINE Baby lips color bright out loud lip balm