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Spectra Foundation Stick

(CPF 4456)

A foundation stick for people on the go. Provides uniform, consistent medium to full coverage with moderate wear. Level of coverage can be customized to even out and correct complexion or for quick on the spot touch ups.

Formulation:

Phase

Trade name / Supplier

INCI name

Wt. %

A

Carnauba Wax / Strahl & Pitsch

Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax

14.4

Beeswax (Synthetic) / Chemistry Connection

Beeswax (Synthetic)

11.5

Candelilla Wax / Strahl & Pitsch

Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax

2.0

B

Jojoba Seed Oil

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

11.7

Sunflower Seed Oil

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

1.0

Castor Oil

Castor Oil

0.2

C

Shea Butter / Aarhus Karlshamn Sweden AB

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

6.7

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

16.0

DOWSIL™ 1686 Resin / Dow

Polyphenylsilsesquioxane

6.5

D

Isododecane / Presperse

Isododecane

12.0

SAT-TRI-77891 / Miyoshi

Titanium Dioxide (and) Dimethicone

9.0

SA Red / Miyoshi

Iron Oxide (and) Dimethicone (Red)

0.9

SA Yellow / Miyoshi

Iron Oxide (and) Dimethicone (Yellow)

4.1

AS-5101 Alkyl Silane Treated Ultramarine Blue / US Cosmetics or Color Techniques Inc.

Ultramarines (and) Triethoxycaprylyl Silane

4.0

Disclaimer: Any variation in the formulation may cause performance to change.

Procedure:

  1. Combine Phase A, B, and C ingredients and heat to 80-85°C.

  2. Disperse pigments in Phase D and carefully add this to Phase A/B/C in a closed, inerted container.

  3. Continue mixing until homogeneous then pour into suitable stick molds/ containers.

  4. Allow sticks to cool to room temperature.

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