Cosmetics Business has selected make-up formulations that combine intense pigments and special effects with properties such as skin care or hair growth boosting.
From skin-protecting foundations to lip glosses that pop, colour cosmetics are reaching new levels of activity and visual appeal – here are four such creations:
Formulation 1
Croda's Moonshine Effects Pigments range adds sparkle and shine to this Keep it Glassy Lip Gloss – Pearlescent Plum product. The formulation uses Moonshine Colour Travel pigments to create multiple, multifaceted colours, while Maxi-Lip adds volume.
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Preparation
Combine phase A ingredients and heat to 75-80°C. Add phase B and stir. Once below 40°C add phase C with stirring. Stir and cool to room temperature.
Formulation 2
This recipe for a Kissproof Matte Lipcolor from BRB provides a high-definition, long lasting and flawless finish in an intense pink shade. The matte effect and silky touch are achieved through the use of BRB PMS-2, while colour-fastness is provided by BRB TMS-501.
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Preparation
Disperse phase B in phase A and heat up to 80°C. Pass phase AB through a three-roll mill twice. Cool down and add phase C below 30°C. Add phases D and E while mixing and fill the pack.
Formulation 3
Big brows remain big business. This Eye Brow Gel – Dark Blonde formula is made using pigments from Eckart and active cosmetic ingredients from CLR to ensure that brows look their best instantly and in the long term.
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Preparation
Disperse Optigel WX-PC into water phase. Add phase B to A. Mix phase C until homogenous. Add phase C to AB and the pigments of phase D. Stir until uniform and add the ingredients of phase E one-by-one.
Formulation 4
This month's fourth formulation is for My Protective DD Foundation, developed by IFF-Lucas Meyer.
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Preparation
Heat A to 75°C. Mix B; add at 75°C under mixing. Increase speed to 1,200rpm. Add C to AB. Mix D and add to ABC. Mix E and heat to 75°C; pour into ABCD. Emulsify. Cool to rtp. Add F and G at <40°C.