Features

  • Rich, highly pigmented stick.
  • Mass market, vegan formula.
  • Free from polyethylene and conventional petrochemicals.

Ingredients

  • SynKos Wax 2040: Synthetic wax that provides soft structure in anhydrous formulas, mimics the properties of low melt paraffins or ozokerites. Petrolatum alternative in emulsions. Economical, versatile thickener.
  • Synthetic Candelilla Wax: Wax blend designed to mimic the properties of natural candelilla wax. Hard and brittle, provies structure and gloss. Cost effective alternative to candelilla wax. Usage level 1-20%.
  • Kester Wax K-82P: Unique plasticizer. High melt point soft wax improves stability, compatibility, and feel of anhydrous systems without affecting structure. Creates jellies and squeezables. Usage level 0.25-20%.
  • Kester Wax K-24: Naturally derived wax ester of plant origin. Low melt point semi-solid, melts on body contact, provides cooling sensation. Adds slip, reduces greasy feel, dimethicone alternative. Usage level up to 50%.

Categories

Main Topic

  • Color Cosmetics

Sub Topics

  • Anhydrous
  • Lip Product
  • Stick

Procedure

  • Combine Phase B/Color Base ingredients and mill until homogeneous.
  • Melt and mix Phase A.
  • Next, slowly add the color base to Phase A.
  • Once the pigments have been dispersed into Phase A, add Phase C.
  • Mix quickly until uniform and pour into molds.

Stability Information

Three months at 45°C, three months at room temperature, three freeze/thaw cycles, one month at high relative humidity.

Supplier Information

  1. Koster Keunen, Inc.
  2. Jeen
  3. Sensient
  4. Brenntag Specialties

Ingredient Trade Name

INCI Name

%
Phase A
SynKos 20401 Synthetic Wax 15.0
Synthetic Candelilla Wax1 Synthetic Beeswax, Synthetic Wax, Stearic Acid 10.0
Kester Wax K-82P1 C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate 5.0
Kester Wax K-241 Lauryl Laurate 5.0
Jeecol ODD2 Octyldodecanol 15.0
Jeechem OP2 Octyl Palmitate 15.0
Phase B
Castor Oil Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil 19.2
Red 403 FD&C Red 40 CI 16035 6.66
Unipure Red LC-3203 Carmine 2.25
Unipure Black LC9893 Iron Oxides CI 77499 0.06
Titanium Dioxide 3254 Titanium Dioxide 1.83
Phase C
Jeesilc CPS-2112 Cyclopentasiloxane 5.0