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Maximum Loading (ML)-Treated Pigments; INCI name: Dimethicone PEG-3 Laurate

ML surface treatments utilize a hydrophobic siloxane with an embedded polar segment that disrupts particle-particle interaction. The combination of alkyl and polyethylene glycol functional groups are balanced to maximize wetting in non-polar oils.

Maximum Loading Treatment Benefits:

  • High pigment loading
  • Excellent pigment wetting in oils
  • Low oil absorption
  • Water repellency
  • Low viscosity dispersions
  • Improved compressibility
  • Maximizes color intensity

Recommended Uses:

  • Powder cream formulations
  • Pencils
  • Cream eyeshadows
  • Stick eyeshadows

Made to order!

* For pigments not linked to product pages, please contact Personal Care team for information or for custom treatments.

Pigments:

Powder Cream Concealer with ML Pigments and SerebriteTM SS

This high coverage formula applies like a cream, yet has the dry feel of a powder. Dimethicone Maximum Loading (ML) pigments allow for higher pigment loading due to low oil absorption and excellent wetting proprieties. Seribrite™ SS is added as a boron nitride replacement due to its whiteness, slip, and creamy feel upon application.

INCI NameIngredientSupplierWeight %
Phase A
Ethylhexyl PalmitateCeraphyl® 368Ashland12.00
TribeheninSyncrowax™ HRCCroda4.50
C30-45 Alkyl MethiconeAMS C-30Dow Silicones4.50
C20-40 AlcoholsPerformacol™ 425New Phase Technology0.25
Benzoic Acid----0.10
Ascorbic Palmitate----0.05
Phase B
Ethylhexyl PalmitateCeraphyl® 368Ashland20.60
Polyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateCithrol™ PG3D2Croda1.00
Quaternium-18 HectoriteBentone® 38VElementis0.20
Titanium Dioxide (&) Dimethicone PEG-3 LaurateTitanium Dioxide MLGelest19.70
Iron Oxides (&) Dimethicone PEG-3 LaurateYellow Iron Oxide MLGelest2.50
Iron Oxides (&) Dimethicone PEG-3 LaurateRed Iron Oxide MLGelest0.85
Iron Oxides (&) Dimethicone PEG-3 LaurateBlack Iron Oxide MLGelest0.15
Talc (&) Dimethicone PEG-3 LaurateTalc MLGelest18.60
Mica (&) Stearyl TriethoxysilaneSeribriteTM SSGelest15.00
Procedure:

  • Combine Phase A and heat to 80 °C under stirring.

  • Add Phase B and mix on three roll mill to disperse.

  • Reheat to 70 °C and pour.
  • See in Formulary.