Powder foundation

Formula: 84793/2016

Phase	Ingredients	%	Quantity for a 20 ml powder jar
A	zinc oxide	25	1,25 gr
A	sericite	46,05	2,3 gr
A	yellow 09 oxide, cosmetic pigment	0,8	0,04 gr (1 + ⅓ x DROP spoon)
A	brown 23 oxide, cosmetic pigment	0,6	0,03 gr (1 x DROP spoon)
A	black 26 oxide, cosmetic pigment	0,25	0,013 gr (⅓ x DROP spoon)
B	magnesium stearate	25	1,25 gr
C	coco-silicone	2,3	5 drops

Sanitize the dedicated containers and utensils you will work with, details in the general safety guidelines.

Preparation method:

Transfer the ingredients of phase A to a mortar and mix thoroughly by pressing with a pestle, for a few minutes, until a homogeneous powder with a uniform color is obtained.

Now you can test the color and shade on the skin. Using the pigments indicated in the recipe, a light beige with a neutral undertone is obtained. In order to obtain darker shades, the amount of pigments is supplemented proportionally by one third. For a warm/yellowish undertone, a little more yellow pigment and a little less brown pigment will be used, and for a cold/pink undertone, vice versa. There is no need to adjust the amount of the other ingredients. If pigments have been added at the end, thorough homogenization is required again for 2-3 minutes.

Add the magnesium stearate and mix well. At the end, add the coco-silicone and mix slowly, thoroughly, without exerting too much pressure with the pestle.
The powder thus obtained is transferred to the dedicated container.

The result is an easy-to-prepare powder foundation with a delicate texture and medium to high coverage. It can be used as a loose powder, but in a compacted form it is more optimal for application. Apply on hydrated skin with a makeup sponge or a brush. Powder foundations are generally used for mixed skin (with an oily T-zone and the rest of the face with normal skin) and oily skin.

Options and explanations:

in order to obtain a darker shade, the amount of pigments will be supplemented proportionally; to obtain a cooler shade, less yellow pigment will be used compared to the brown pigment
we do not recommend replacing the coco-silicone with a vegetable oil, although it is practically possible, but the texture and compactness of the powder depends a lot on this ingredient
in order to obtain a higher coverage, add approximately 15% titanium dioxide, decreasing 10% of zinc oxide and 5% of sericite; a little more pigment of each color will be needed, as titanium dioxide whitens the composition more than zinc oxide

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Difficulty: beginner/advanced/experienced
Utensils: precision scale, mortar with pestle, stainless steel spatula, stainless steel measuring spoon set
Recommended container: powder jar, 20 ml
Shelf-life: 6 months, prepared in optimal conditions of hygiene, kept in a dry and cool place

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