artisan waterproof mascara formula small batch recipe beauty

A professionally formulated mascara offering long-lasting wear with waterproof capabilities, designed to enhance curl while remaining hypoallergenic and non-clumping.

Technical Specifications

  • pH Level: 7
  • Shelf Life: 12 months
  • Batch Size: 0.5 to 5 kg
  • Processing Time: 2 hours
  • Temperature: 75°C initially, cooling to 40°C
  • Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
  • Viscosity: Medium
  • Certification: Not Applicable

Ingredients

IngredientPercentageFunction
Water40.0%Solvent base
Beeswax15.0%Thickener, film-forming agent
Carnauba Wax8.0%Thickening agent, waterproofing agent
Acrylates Copolymer10.0%Film former for waterproofing
Glycerin5.0%Humectant, provides moisture
CI 7749910.0%Pigment for color
Phenoxyethanol1.0%Preservative
Stearic Acid5.0%Emulsifier, texturizer
Hydroxyethylcellulose2.0%Viscosity increasing agent
Triethanolamine1.0%pH adjuster
PVP3.0%Film-forming agent

Manufacturing Process

Phase A

  1. Heat Water (Aqua) to 75°C while stirring.
  2. Add Hydroxyethylcellulose while maintaining stirring until dissolved.

Phase B

  1. Melt Beeswax, Carnauba Wax, and Stearic Acid at 80°C.
  2. Combine with Acrylates Copolymer, and mix until uniform.

Phase C

  1. Add Phase B into Phase A while maintaining the temperature at 75°C and mix thoroughly.
  2. Add PVP and Triethanolamine for pH adjustment.
  3. Mix in Glycerin, CI 77499, and Phenoxyethanol.

Phase D

  1. Cool mixture to 40°C while stirring gently.
  2. Continue mixing until homogenous.

Usage Instructions

Apply with a mascara wand from the base of the lashes to the tip. Builds in layers for desired look.

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