Highlighter Formulation

Ingredient details

Low melting point semi-solid wax ester that melts on body contact, provides a cooling sensation. Dry and powdery after-feel. Adds slip, reduces greasy feel, dimethicone alternative.

Our 100% natural and vegan plasticizing wax, Kester Wax K70P, demonstrates exceptional properties as a cosmetic ingredient. It improves product stability, enhances texture, and contributes to better spreadability and skin feel across various formulations. Acting as an effective plasticizer, it reduces brittleness and improves dispersion in products like deodorant sticks.

Candelilla wax has extraordinary oil-binding properties, improving the stability and texture of cosmetic products.

A vegan and upcycled wax obtained from the winterization of sunflower oil. It has a high melting point and excellent oil-gelling capabilities, thereby increasing stick structure and stability. A natural alternative to mineral waxes.

Features

An anhydrous, highlighter stick delivering buildable luminosity and a radiant, skin-hugging glow. It ensures a smooth, effortless glide and a non-greasy finish. 

Formulation chart

Phase Ingredient INCI NAME %
A
C18-38 alkyl hydroxystearoyl stearate
2.5
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
10
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
7
B
Lauryl Laurate
10
Zetemol AL
Myristyl lactate
23.2
DUB VCI 18
Isostearyl neopentanoate
12
Vitamin E
Tocopherol
0.3
C
Geopearl C Intense Tropical Red
Mica, CI 77891, CI 16035, Tin Oxide
3
Geopearl C Crystal Silk Gold
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide
22
Geopearl C Crystal Bronze
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77491
10

Method

  • Heat PHASE A at 80 – 85°C
  • Heat PHASE B at 80 -85°C
  • Add PHASE B to PHASE A and stir
  • Add PHASE C and homogenize
  • Pour into the final packaging at 75 – 80°C

Stability Information

Accelerated conditions: Three months at 45°C