This Cream-to-Powder Solution provides a natural look and a matte finish to the skin.
The formulation features SPHERILEX® 10 PC which is a versatile and eco-friendly option to microplastics in leave-on and color cosmetic applications. The benefits of SPHERILEX® in skincare is that the spherical shape improves the skin feel significantly. Its light diffusing properties are designed to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. As an additional benefit, it has a mattifying effect.
| Phase | Trade Name | INCI Name | % |
| A | Isodecyl neopentanoate | 15 | |
| Isopropyl palmitate | 5 | ||
| Isocetyl stearoyl stearate | 15.5 | ||
| Cera alba | 4.1 | ||
| Carnauba acid wax | 4.7 | ||
| B | Talc, Theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter | 8.0 | |
| Pigment white; CI77891 | 9.08 | ||
| Pigment yellow; CI 77492 | 1.60 | ||
| Pigment red; CI 77491 | 3.2 | ||
| Pigment black; CI 77499 | 3.82 | ||
| C | Zea mays (corn) starch | 12.0 | |
| Mica, Theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter | 6.0 | ||
| SPHERILEX® 10 PC | Hydrated silica | 5.0 | |
| Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer | 2.0 | ||
| Dimethicone, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer | 5.0 |
Procedure for Cream-to-Powder Solution
- Heat phase 1 to 85 °C
- Pre-blend phase 2 until fully homogenous. Add phase 2 to phase 1
- Add phase 3 in order with high shear mixing ensuring the product is homogenous between each addition
- Maintain the temperature at 80 °C to allow the entrapped air to disappear
- Hot-pour into buckets and let cool down
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Formulation No. CC 3/8
