Question - Mineral Makeup Formulators?
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free skin care · Mon Mar 12, 2012 5:34 am

Can someone recommend a trusted source for mineral makeup formulation - DIY?

I am using a new powder foundation that I like -but it is a bit too cakey-powdery for me and I'd like to thin it a bit with something shimmery or similar.

Thanks, BFG

free skin care · Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:01 pm

I am not a formulator...just a long time user and reader of mineral forums.

I would try a loose finishing powder. It would help it look more sheer. If you don't have a loose powder, I would like for one with silica or mica.

Or if you have any loose glow powders that would work also.

free skin care · Mon Mar 12, 2012 7:04 pm

Barefootgirl wrote:

Can someone recommend a trusted source for mineral makeup formulation - DIY?

I am using a new powder foundation that I like -but it is a bit too cakey-powdery for me and I'd like to thin it a bit with something shimmery or similar.

Thanks, BFG

!00% Pure Pearl Powder works quite well in my MMU that I have made from scratch, just add in small increments until you have the luminosity (no glitter effect) desired. I find it also makes for a smooth and silky application.

free skin care · Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:37 pm

Thanks - but do you have the source I order from? Smile

free skin care · Tue Mar 13, 2012 5:07 pm

Barefootgirl wrote:

Thanks - but do you have the source I order from? Smile

The supplier I purchased from went out of business however NCN sells it (to be used internally) but is 100% pure powder. Good enough to eat good enough for the face. Very Happy

Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:13 pm

Sorry but I can't post any links being a newbie Shock

tkbtrading is where I buy all my stuff. They have micronised pearl powder about $7 for 1oz which I've read good things about (but don't use).

What I have used from this supplier which might be of interest to you is:

1) Lauroyl-Lysine coated Serecite which adds a cusion feel and cuts out "cakey-powdery".

2) Micro fine silk powder which adds a very luxurious feel and soft sheen (probably not as much as the pearl)

3) Silica microspheres which give light diffusion (and oil control but this can make it drying so experiment carefully)

For true "glow" you might want to look at Boron Nitride (the larger particle size which I think they call Boron Glow Laughing

)but I've not tried the Boron stuff myself.

HTH

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Edited to add: having just read another thread, I thought maybe I should mention (especially as I'm new) that I have no commercial link whatsoever to this or any other skincare ingredient company...I just wanted to share my experience in case it helps someone else, that's all Embarassed

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free skin care · Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:19 pm

felixia wrote:

Sorry but I can't post any links being a newbie Shock

tkbtrading is where I buy all my stuff. They have micronised pearl powder about $7 for 1oz which I've read good things about (but don't use).

What I have used from this supplier which might be of interest to you is:

1) Lauroyl-Lysine coated Serecite which adds a cusion feel and cuts out "cakey-powdery".

2) Micro fine silk powder which adds a very luxurious feel and soft sheen (probably not as much as the pearl)

3) Silica microspheres which give light diffusion (and oil control but this can make it drying so experiment carefully)

For true "glow" you might want to look at Boron Nitride (the larger particle size which I think they call Boron Glow Laughing

)but I've not tried the Boron stuff myself.

HTH

Great felixia,

That is a much better price, I use the silk powder also, got mine from the same place I bought my pearl powder! Laughing

no longer around!

Here is the link

http://www.tkbtrading.com/

Welcome to EDS!!!!! Very Happy

Thu Mar 22, 2012 2:18 am

Hi all.

I found some nice powders and pigments at essentialwholesale. They have a large selection.

Sorry, I can't post the link yet.

Thu Mar 22, 2012 10:53 am

I cannot do a link but Silk Naturals has inexpensive ingredients to formulate your own products.

It takes some getting used to, but it is worth the effort.

All products are very finely milled. Plus they have things like plain Zinc to order.

Several of the lipsticks last forever.
Mishkyn

free skin care · Thu Mar 22, 2012 10:59 am

Mishkyn wrote:

I cannot do a link but Silk Naturals has inexpensive ingredients to formulate your own products.

It takes some getting used to, but it is worth the effort.

All products are very finely milled. Plus they have things like plain Zinc to order.

Several of the lipsticks last forever.
Mishkyn

A few including silk naturals:

http://www.diycosmetics.com/

http://host.silknaturals.com/creb/

http://www.makingcosmetics.com

free skin care · Thu Mar 22, 2012 1:05 pm

DarkMoon wrote:

!00% Pure Pearl Powder works quite well in my MMU that I have made from scratch, just add in small increments until you have the luminosity (no glitter effect) desired. I find it also makes for a smooth and silky application.

What a great idea! I have a little tub of NCN's pearl powder that I ran out of ideas for..

Do you have a favorite recipe to share? I'd love to give it a try... Pray

free skin care · Thu Mar 22, 2012 5:47 pm

Kassy_A wrote:

DarkMoon wrote:

!00% Pure Pearl Powder works quite well in my MMU that I have made from scratch, just add in small increments until you have the luminosity (no glitter effect) desired. I find it also makes for a smooth and silky application.

What a great idea! I have a little tub of NCN's pearl powder that I ran out of ideas for..

Do you have a favorite recipe to share? I'd love to give it a try... Pray

I have a book I purchased (years ago) from Making Cosmetics with a basic recipe, I just tweak and tweak until all is what I like, removed some things and added others. I will look for the book and post it as soon as I can find it! Very Happy

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