Solution Approach
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Typical Formulation Workflow
1
Concept & Claim Definition
Define the product type, sensory and claim targets, and the regulatory and label framework (INCI, regional cosmetic regulations, certifications).
2
Ingredient Selection
Match emollients, emulsifiers, surfactants, actives, preservatives, or rheology modifiers to the formula, skin-feel, and compatibility window.
3
Bench Formulation
Build and stabilize the emulsion or system at the bench, checking pH, viscosity, preservative efficacy, and aesthetics.
4
Stability & Compliance Validation
Run stability and compatibility testing, confirm preservative efficacy, and finalize the INCI, CoA, and documentation.
Recommended Chemistries (5)
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
CAS 176429-87-1
Polymers & Resins
Pemulen-type emulsion stabilizer and thickener
Forms an even, flexible film that binds pigment to skin for buildable, non-cracking coverage
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Dimethicone
CAS 9006-65-9
Silicone Fluids & Oils
Silicone fluid for slip and after-feel
Spreads the pigment film smoothly over uneven skin texture and improves wear feel
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Titanium Dioxide
CAS 13463-67-7
Mineral Fillers & Pigments
White pigment and UV opacifier
Delivers the opacity that creates perceived coverage
Melting Point: 1860 °C (decomposes) Boiling Point: 2500–3000 °C at 760 mmHg Density: 3.9 to 4.2
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Boron Nitride
CAS 10043-11-5
Specialty Additives
Soft-focus powder with superb skin feel
Platelet powder improves payoff adhesion and soft-focus blur over pores and fine lines
Physical Description: Solid; Insoluble; Crystallizes into 3 forms: al…
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Isopropyl Myristate
CAS 110-27-0
Esters
Dry-feel penetrating emollient
Aids even spread of the pigment layer for uniform laydown
Melting Point: Approximately 3 °C Boiling Point: 588 K (315 °C) at 760 mm Hg Density: 0.8532 g/cu cm at 20 °C
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Emollients & Slip Agents
Esters, silicones, and hydrocarbon emollients for spreadability, after-feel, and occlusion in leave-on and rinse-off systems
EmolliencySlipLubricationConditioning
12 chemistries
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Rheology Modifiers & Thickeners
Carbomers, cellulosics, gums, and associative thickeners controlling viscosity, yield value, and flow across emulsion and gel systems
ViscosityGel FormationSuspension
11 chemistries
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Sensory Modifiers
Microspheres, powders, pigments, and film-forming polymers for tactile feel, mattifying, blur, and texture perception
Film FormationPigmentationFilling
11 chemistries
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