Natural BB Cream (Medium to Dark)
No. 4022
This Natural BB Cream (Medium to Dark) formulation contains Poly Suga®Mulse D6, Cola®Lipid C, and Colonial Monolaurin MB for an all-in-one facial cream to replace your moisturizer, primer, foundation, and sunblock with broad spectrum mineral based SPF 15 protection. Can be worn alone or under your makeup for added coverage. Great for everyday use!
Formulation
| Order | INCI Name | Trade Name | Percent | Function |
| A | Water | Water | qs to 100.00 | |
| A | Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose | Natrosol Plus 330 CS ¹ | 0.50 | |
| A | Glycerin | Glycerin | 3.00 | |
| A | Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer | Poly Suga®Mulse D6 | 4.00 | |
| A | Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate | Cola®Lipid C | 1.50 | |
| A | Glyceryl Laurate | Colonial Monolaurin MB | 0.75 | |
| B | Zinc Oxide and Titanium dioxide and Caprylic/capric triglyceride and Polyhydroxystearic acid and Alumina and Stearic acid | Xperse® 301 ² | 15.00 | |
| B | Cetyl Alcohol | Lanette® 16 ³ | 5.00 | |
| B | Isoamyl Laurate | Dermofeel® Sensolv ⁴ | 5.00 | |
| B | Coco-Caprylate | Cetiol® C 5 ⁵ | 5.00 | |
| B | Titanium Dioxide | Titanium Dioxide COD ⁵ | 6.00 | |
| B | Iron Oxides | Yellow Iron Oxide COD ⁵ | 3.18 | |
| B | Iron Oxides | Red Iron Oxide COD ⁵ | 0.47 | |
| B | Iron Oxides | Black Iron Oxide COD ⁵ | 0.35 | |
| C | Zea Mays (Corn) Starch | Farmal™ CS 3757 ⁶ | 2.00 | |
| C | Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate | MicroCare SB ⁷ | 0.50 |
Procedure
- In primary vessel, combine Water and Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose. Hydrate per manufacturer instructions.
- Heat to 75-85°C while adding remaining phase A ingredients.
- In a side vessel, combine phase B ingredients. Heat to 75-85°C.
- Once both phases are homogeneous and at temperature, increase mixing and add B to A slowly.
- Homogenize
- Cool to 45°C and add remaining ingredients. Adjust to pH 5.0 – 5.5 with citric acid.
Properties
Appearance: Medium to Dark Tint
pH: 5.0 – 5.5
Viscosity: 50,000 cps
Active Ingredients
Zinc Oxide 4.5%
Titanium Dioxide 4.5%
Suppliers
1Ashland, 2Umicore, 3BASF, 4Dr. Straetmans, 5Sun Chemical, 6Ingredion, 7Thor
This formulation is intended for use as a generic starting formula and may be modified as needed. This formulation is for developmental use only. Not intended for resale.