With the rapid development of the cosmetics industry, lip color cosmetics as one of the important beauty products, have been widely concerned by consumers. In order to meet consumer demand for lip makeup products, cosmetic manufacturers have introduced the application of silicone to bring innovation to lip makeup products. How are silicones used in lip color cosmetics?
Silicone has significant advantages in lip color cosmetics. It significantly improves product longevity and reduces migration and flaking of lip color by forming a flexible film. Silicone has excellent moisturizing properties, locking in water for a long time and keeping lips moisturized. In addition, it gives lip color cosmetics a smooth texture and good spreadability for smoother application. Silicone's film-forming properties enhance the anti-migration properties of lip colorants and reduce the phenomenon of cup staining. Silicones also enhance the gloss and color vibrancy of lip makeup through light scattering.
The following is an introduction to the five aspects of silicone in lip makeup:
- What is cosmetic silicones?
- What are the advantages of silicone?
- How can silicones improve lip products?
- What are the applications of silicone in lip cosmetics?
- How to make lip cosmetics perform better?
1. What is cosmetic silicone?
Silicone（silicone oil, silicone resin, silicone emulsions, silicone polyethers, and so on) is a compound made of silicon and carbon elements connected by silicon-carbon bonds, which has many special chemical and physical properties. Silicones can improve the texture and prolong the durability of cosmetics. They also have some excellent functions such as moisture locking on human skin, waterproofing, and anti-pollution. These properties have led to a wide range of applications for silicones, which have attracted attention, especially in beauty products on the skin surface.
2. What are the advantages of silicone resin?
(1) Silicone Resin
Silicone resin (also known as polysiloxane) is a class of silicon atoms and oxygen atoms alternately linked to form a skeleton, different organic groups, and then linked to the silicone atom polymer collectively. One of the most outstanding properties of silicone resins is their excellent thermal-oxidative stability. Organic silicone resins also have outstanding weather resistance, even under strong ultraviolet radiation, and yellowing resistance, which in any kind of organic resin can not be expected. In addition, silicone resins are waterproof, salt spray resistant, and mold resistant.
(2) MQ silicone resin
Through the film-forming performance experiments and observation of the microstructure of the film, the film characteristics of MQ silicone resin compounded with different types of silicone raw materials are studied, and it is obtained that compounded MT silicone resin or compounded silica gel mixtures enhance the flexibility of the film significantly. According to scientific evidence, the performance of the compounding scheme in lip glaze formulations was further investigated by means of anti-migration performance test and sensory evaluation, and the non-stick lip glaze compounded with MQ-type silicone resin and silica gel mixtures was significantly improved in terms of both slip and non-rubbing stripes; it was also examined that in the matte lipstick formulations, the long-lasting moisturizing and water-locking effects were achieved through the addition of silicone elastomers compared with the traditional silicone powder formulations. In the evaluation of moisturizing degree skin feeling, these synthetic ingredients also a significant improvement.
XJY-8203/8205 Methyl MO Silicone Resin
XJY8203/8205 is a solid silicone powder, This silicone has good film-forming properties. The soft-touch it creates provides excellent water resistance and can be used in a variety of skin care formulations. It also has UV protection and can be used in sunscreen products.
XJY-804M Silicone Resin Elastomer Gel is a class of silicone rubber elastomer gel dispersed in a decamethylcyclopentasiloxane system. The silicone elastomer is a regular sphere with excellent slip. The special structure of the elastomer gives the product excellent properties, and it is suitable for a wide range of formulations with excellent compatibility with other materials for skin care, color cosmetics, and body care. In addition, the product has excellent film-forming properties and has a good application in the field of color cosmetics.
3. How can silicones improve lip products?
Silicones are widely used in medicine and daily cosmetic products, not only harmless to the environment and skin but also can effectively block ultraviolet rays, that is to say, silicone lip glaze also sunscreen. And lip glaze is thick because the silicone resin can be attached to the lips to achieve no color loss.
(1) Film-forming properties
An important role of silicone in lip makeup is film-forming. Through the formation of a breathable, thin film of solid color, silicone can effectively prevent the color migration of lip makeup while having the characteristics of water and oil. For example, the compounding of MQ-type and MT-type silicone resins can significantly improve the flexibility and durability of the film, and when the two are compounded in the ratio of 4:6, the lip makeup has the best staying power.
(2) Improving skin feel
Silicones can bring a unique skin feel to lip makeup. For example, silicone elastomers can give lipstick a silky touch while avoiding the dryness of traditional lipstick. In addition, some silicone gels can combine film-forming effects with a silky touch to further enhance the product experience.
(3) Moisturizing and nourishing
Silicone materials also have moisturizing and nourishing effects in lip makeup. For example, silicone elastomers can help lock in moisture and enhance lip moisturization. In matte lipstick formulations, the addition of silicone elastomers has a more significant moisturizing effect compared to traditional silicone powder formulations.
(4) Color and Stability
Silicones can improve the color performance of lip makeup. Certain silicone emulsifiers have excellent toner dispersing ability, giving formulations more vibrant color while maintaining stability. In addition, silicones remain stable at high temperatures and do not decompose or fail.
(5) Migration resistance
Silicone's anti-migration performance is one of the important characteristics of lip makeup. For example, an anti-migration clay lip cosmetic compositions, silicone elastomer content of up to 50% -80%, this formula can significantly reduce the lip makeup cup staining and color loss phenomenon.
(6) Softening effect
Silicones can adjust the particle size and dispersion to achieve a soft light effect on sensitive skin. The softening effect can reduce the fine lines and roughness of the lips, making the lips look smoother and plumper.
4. What are the applications of silicone in lip cosmetics?
(1) Lipstick
Traditional lipstick is mainly composed of grease, wax, and pigment, with a creamy texture. The introduction of silicone brought a light texture to lipstick, making it easier to apply and more comfortable. Organic silicon can not only give lipstick a smooth touch but also improve the durability of lipstick so that it stays longer on the lips.
(2) Lip Gloss
Silicones in lip gloss can enhance gloss and transparency. Silicones can form a microscopic protective film that makes the lipgloss smoother, reduces particles and friction, and improves its transparency and glitter effect.
(3) Lip Gloss
Silicones are used in lip gloss to give it a high degree of brightness and shine. Silicones can make lip gloss adhere more finely and evenly to the lips while improving its water resistance and making it last longer.
(4) Lip Liner
Silicones in the application of lip liner can improve its smoothness and durability. Silicone can give the lip liner a fine texture and make it easier to apply while enhancing its durability to prevent smudging.
5. How to make lip cosmetics perform better?
Silicones are compounds with many special properties, and their innovative use in cosmetic ingredients brings new textures and functions to color cosmetics. Silicones not only improve the texture and durability of lip colorants but also achieve a softening effect and enhance the moisturizing and conditioning properties of the lips. Through continuous innovation and R&D, we can look forward to more applications of silicone products (such as hair cosmetics, hair serums, hair masks, and other hair products), bringing consumers a better makeup experience. How can we improve the competitiveness of our products?
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 color cosmetics field and support the provision of diversified, customized solutions.
