As cosmetic technology has advanced over time, the silicone-based foundation (water-based foundation) has evolved to become an integral part of modern makeup routines. It not only evens out skin tone and covers imperfections, but also enhances the skin's texture for a flawless look. Silicone-based formulas are widely used in many products, such as silicone-based makeup, silicone primer, and silicone foundation. Why are silicones added to foundations?
Silicone shows significant benefits in foundations. Different from silicone-free products, silicone-based makeup uses unique lubricating and softening properties, which make water-based foundations easier to apply and help them cover the skin evenly, minimizing the appearance of powdery and flaky skin. At the same time, silicone-based foundation can form a protective film on the surface of the skin, locking in the color of the makeup, prolonging the durability of the makeup, and making it more vivid and long-lasting. In addition, its mild nature has low irritation to the skin, suitable for all skin types, bringing lightweight and burden-free comfort. Therefore, the application of silicone ingredients in the foundation not only enhances the product experience but also makes the makeup more perfect and long-lasting.
The advantages of adding silicone are introduced in the following five aspects
- What are the requirements for foundations?
- What silicone ingredients are added to the foundation?
- What is the formulation of the foundation?
- What are the advantages of silicone ingredients?
- How to make the foundation perform better?
1. What are the requirements for foundations?
In modern society, consumers' requirements for silicone-based foundation and all foundations are becoming more and more diversified and strict. A good foundation not only needs to have good coverage and a long-lasting makeup effect but also needs to meet the following requirements:
(1) Natural fit: The foundation should fit closely with the skin to avoid the floating powder or makeup removal phenomenon so that the makeup looks natural and flawless.
(2) Lightweight and breathable: To avoid bringing a heavy feeling to the skin, to ensure that the skin can breathe freely, and to prevent clogging pores.
(3) Comfortable Skin Feeling: Smooth and delicate touch, non-greasy, non-dry, bringing a pleasant experience.
(4) Long-lasting waterproof: Water-based primers can maintain the integrity and stability of the makeup under various environmental conditions and are not easily affected by sweat or moisture and fall off.
(5) Safety: All ingredients should meet safety standards, have no stimulation, and pose no allergy risk, which is suitable for all skin types.
2. What silicone ingredients are added to the foundation?
Typically, the combination of base materials in silicone-based formulas is highly stable and rarely causes other problems. When we apply a layer of foundation to the face and then push it evenly onto the skin, the water slowly evaporates, which takes just a few minutes. Next, the film-forming agent in the foundation begins to work within minutes, creating a protective layer. Consumers' favorite silicone-based primer and silicone foundation adheres well to the skin, preventing puffiness and makeup removal.
Generally, silicone is used as a film-forming agent for foundation. The reason for this is that whether or not the "powder" has been treated well, it may move around after it is applied to the skin. In contrast to silicone-free products, a silicone-based formula uses film-forming agents to keep the powder in place.
XJY-8203/8205 Trimethylsiloxysilicate TMS
It (Silicone MQ resin) is a solid silicone resin powder with good film-forming properties, which provides excellent water resistance by forming a soft touch, and can be used in a wide variety of skin care formulations. It can be applied to silicone-based makeup such as color cosmetics (lipsticks, lip glosses, eyeliners, BB creams), and more.
By compounding Trimethylsiloxysilicate with different silicone oils, it is possible to obtain film-forming agents with different solution types for different kinds of silicone-based foundations.
Many people worry that silicone will "smother" acne, but silicone-based formulas, in theory, do not clog pores. On the contrary, silicone foundations actually deliver a great skin feel, which is one reason these products are preferred by people with oily skin. Many silicone-based makeup products also include a large amount of "volatile silicone oils", which are intended to make them easy to spread and comfortable to use.
Volatile silicone oils, a type of silicone material, feel particularly light on the skin. A foundation that contains lots of these volatile silicone oils offers easy application and spreads smoothly. Once spread, they quickly evaporate, helping form a long-lasting film that keeps the makeup in place.
XJY-058 Cycle-free Silicone Fluid for the MT structure of methyl Polytrimethylsiloxane oligomer, acyclic, colorless, and non-irritating, with excellent volatility and spreading, and good compatibility with a variety of cosmetic products, the texture is light and refreshing, non-greasy, as a substitute for D5 in cosmetics, often used as an emollient, thickening agent emulsifiers and so on.
3. What is the formulation of the foundation?
In order to ensure the skin-friendliness and makeup-holding effect of the silicone-based foundation, most of the common foundations on the market are "oil-in-water" formulation systems.
An external phase for the "oil", the internal phase for the "water" emulsion, the formula framework system for the "W / O" emulsion system, W / O-type foundation formula framework can be divided into four parts: oil phase W/O type foundation formula framework can be divided into four parts: oil phase, powder phase, water phase, other.
Oil phase:
Silicone oil, common oils, and fats, etc.
Powder phase:
Color powder: silica, mica, and other fillers to help stabilize the powder class.
Water phase:
Including water, polyol, salt, magnesium sulfate, and other low-temperature stabilizers.
Other:
Anticorrosive phase, flavor, etc.
This structure enables silicone-based makeup to combine high coverage, stable makeup-holding, and pleasant skin feel.
There is a recommended foundation formulation for reference only:
4. What are the advantages of silicone?
(1) Enhancement of texture and spreadability
Silicone-based foundation significantly improves the texture and spreadability due to its unique lubricity and softness. While conventional foundations can be difficult to apply, prone to snagging or floating, silicone-based makeup and silicone foundation are smoother and easier to apply. Silicone creates a uniform, delicate film on the skin surface, making the foundation fit better, reducing application resistance, and realizing seamless coverage. This helps makeup look more natural and flattering.
(2) Enhanced durability and stability
Durability is crucial for any foundation. Silicone-based formulas can form a protective film on the skin's surface, effectively locking in makeup color and increasing longevity. Silicone foundation stays brighter and more intact for longer, being less likely to fade or smudge. Whether in hot summer or humid conditions, silicone-based makeup ensures long-lasting results.
(3) Improved skin feel and breathability
Silicone-based formulas are compatible with the skin, giving silicone foundation a light, unburdened skin feel. It does not clog pores, allowing the skin to breathe freely and preventing that heavy, suffocating feeling some foundations create. Hydrophobicity in silicones also ensures that the foundation does not easily come off when exposed to water or sweat, keeping the makeup neat and fresh.
(4) Excellent water and sweat resistance
For consumers who want makeup that lasts, water and sweat resistance are essential. Certain types of silicones deliver excellent water resistance, making silicone-based makeup ideal for long-lasting foundations. Silicone foundation stays intact even when exposed to sweat or moisture, making it more durable and reliable.
5. How to make the foundation perform better?
A silicone-based foundation is more competitive in the marketplace and meets consumer demand for high-quality, long-lasting, and safe beauty products. Silicone-based primers and silicone-based formulas significantly improve the feel, spreadability, and stability of the product, making it easier to apply and providing a more comfortable experience. But how do consumers get the most from silicone-based makeup?
XJY Silicones is one of the leading silicone MQ resin and VMQ silicone manufacturers in China, with more than 30 years of R&D and manufacturing experience in the silicone industry, as well as more than 15 related patents and technical support. Our silicone raw material products can meet the needs of the cosmetic field and support the provision of diversified customized solutions for silicone-based makeup, silicone foundation, and other silicone-based formulas.
