Powder-to-Cream Lip Powder with AEROSIL® R 812 S and SPHERILEX® 10 PC has a dry water effect and is the perfect way to color your lips!
The formulation features AEROSIL® R 812 S is a fumed silica which provides effective rheology control in complex liquid systems. Water or dilute aqueous solutions can be converted to a dry powder with the help of superhydrophobic AEROSIL® R 812. The powdery product can contain up to 95 % w/w of an aqueous phase.
SPHERILEX® 10 PC is a versatile and eco-friendly option to microplastics in leave-on and color cosmetic applications. The benefits of SPHERILEX® in color cosmetics is that the uniform particle size distribution provides a unique, silky-smooth non-drying skin feel. It can be used in a wide range of applications such as powder and lipstick formulations to give a silky matte look.
| Phase | Trade Name | INCI Name | % w/w | % w/w |
| 1 | Glycerin | ad 100.00 | ad 100.00 | |
| C12-C13 alkyl benzoate | 2.00 | |||
| Decyl Cocoate | 1.00 | |||
| Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) | 2.00 | 2.00 | ||
| Preservative | q.s. | q.s. | ||
| 2 | AEROSIL® R 812 S | Silica Silylate | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| SPHERILEX® 10 PC | Hydrated Silica | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| Iron Oxide Pigment | CI 77491 | 4.00 | 4.00 | |
| Iron Oxide Pigment | CI 77742 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Procedure for Powder-to-Cream Lip Powder with AEROSIL® R 812 S and SPHERILEX® 10 PC
- Add all ingredients of Phase 1 in the blender
- Stir until homogeneous mixture is obtained
- Add Phase 2 and mix until free flowing powder is obtained
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Formulation No. HPC 1557/5 | HPC 1557/6
