Cosmetics & Toiletries Color Cosmetic Formulary

Mar 1st, 2022
The following color cosmetic formulas such as a bi-phase foundation, warming lip gloss and more are offered as a basis from which to build and create your own. Readers should note in some cases, companies or ingredients may have changed. Read on for more.
The following color cosmetic formulas such as a bi-phase foundation, warming lip gloss and more are offered as a basis from which to build and create your own. Readers should note in some cases, companies or ingredients may have changed. Read on for more.

For the full formulas, click through to the March 2022 digital magazine. To request samples, click through on any formula title below to connect to our free online ingredient directory, the CBR.

Color

Bi-Phase Foundation

Aprinnova

Color

Intensive Eyeliner Fluid (O/W)

Ashland LLC

Color

Blushing Bride Blush Stick

BASF Care Creations

Color

Gelled, Water-Proof Mascara

Croda

This lash conditioning, gelled mascara (Ref #0085) has water and smudge resistance and film formation due to the formulation's polyamide-8.

Color

Cream to Powder Eye Shadow

Evonik Industries AG

A creamy application with a velvet finish; hot pourable

Color

Antiaging Pressed Powder

Grant Industries Inc.

This powdered antiaging complex is designed to stimulate cellular turnover and improve skin appearance. It includes 24-carat colloidal gold to facilitate the electrolytic transfer between trace minerals and the skin’s natural metallic-based electrolytes.

Color

Fight and Cover Wand

The Hallstar Company

This concealer is designed to keep skin healthy and to cover imperfections. Propolis Oléoactif and Lift Oléoactif  smooth wrinkles and protect against photo-induced oxidative stress. Free radical-scavenging natural oils in Biochemica Lime Butter stimulate the circulatory system, reduce inflammation and act as a skin-whitening agent. Olivem 900 wets and suspends the pigments/pearls, helping the product adhere to skin. Finally, Oliwax has a low melting point and can replace beeswax, increasing creaminess and smoothness.

Color

Active, Moisturizing Foundation

INOLEX

This light, moisturizing foundation provides long-lasting coverage for active lifestyles. It has true color development, pigment wetting and spreadability of an ester while maintaining the light aesthetics associated with cyclomethicone.

Color

Matte Electric Pink Lipstick

Sandochem LLC

Bright rosy pink matte lipstick.

Color

Velvety Matte Lipstick

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America, Inc.

This non-volatile, extreme matte lipstick formulation showcases KSP hybrid silicone powders, which provide a matte finish that will not dry out the lips. These powders offer excellent skin feel; i.e., soft, silky and creamy, depending on chemistry and size. In addition, different oil absorption properties can provide finishes from soft matte, with a hint of luster, to extreme matte. 

Color

Lip Dust

Symrise AG

This powder transforms itself into an unexpected and luxurious lip gloss.

Color

Warming Lip Gloss

Vantage Specialty Ingredients

This is a low-viscosity blend that moisturizes and adds shine to lips with a warming sensation.

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