Protection from sun exposure is a daily task, that can be achieved in one step of a face routine with this Daily Mineral Skin Tint Formula. Pleasant light feeling, sheer even coverage, and full protection allow for this formula to be used either as a standalone product or as one of a multi-step routine such as a primer or foundation.

Featuring: 

  • Z-COTE® Sheer a naturally derived, broad-spectrum inorganic UV filter dispersion with sheer application and high compatibility for ease in formulating both daily and beach wear protection products
  • Hallbrite® BHB a UV filter solubilizer and stabilizer which significantly increases in vivo SPF performance while exhibiting excellent spreadability and moisturizing to skin
  • Verdessence™ Xanthan a cold-processable thickener derived from 100% renewable feedstock to deliver stability to this emulsion
Phase Tradename INCI Formula %
A Cetiol® B Dibutyl Adipate 3.00
  Z COTE® Sheer Zinc Oxide (and) Coco-Caprylate/Caprate (and) Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate (and) Lecithin 20.00
  Sensolene® Lite Ethyl Olivate (and) Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract 5.00
  Hallbrite® BHB Butyloctyl Salicylate 3.00
  Timica® Terra Black Mica (and) Iron Oxides (CI 77499 (and) CI 77491) (and) Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) 0.10
  Timica® Terra Red Mica (and) Iron Oxides (CI 77491) (and) Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) 0.20
  Timica® Terra Yellow Mica (and) Iron Oxides (CI 77492) (and) Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) 1.25
B Emulgade® Verde 10MS Polyglyceryl-10 stearate 5.00
  Dehymuls® PGPH Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate 2.00
  Covi-Ox® T 70C Tocopherol 0.50
C   Water Q.s.
    Propanediol 3.00
  Verdessence™ Xanthan Xathan Gum 0.25
    Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch 2.00
    Cyclodextrin (and) Sorbitol (and) Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate 5.00
  Euxyl PE 9010 Phenoxyethanol 1.00

Procedure:

  1. Combine all Phase A ingredients and mix well, heat to 70-75°C. Disperse pigment using an Ultra Turrax.
  2. Once well combined, add Phase B ingredients to Phase A and mix well maintaining 70-75°C.
  3. In a separate vessel, premix thickeners with Propanediol and add to water. Add the rest of the Phase C ingredients and heat to 70-75.
  4. Add Phase AB to Phase C and mix well maintaining 70-75°C. Homogenize and then cool to 40°C.
    Adjust pH to 7-7.5.