Spherical silica powders improve formulation spreadability and aid in application while enhancing the sensory properties of products. They have various levels of oil absorption, and can provide soft-focus and SPF boosting benefits.
Chiffonsil P3-R provides a soft, smooth finish with a creamy texture. It improves feel by providing slip and spreadability over standard grade silica and works especially well in emulsions due to its low oil absorption. Average particle size 5µm.
Use Level: 1 - 10%
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Cosmo 55 smooths the surface of the skin and promotes optical blurring. It is the smallest of the silica grades. Average particle size: 0.47-0.67µm.
Use Level: 1-10%
Satinier M5 has an even surface texture, to provide an increased aesthetic. Porous, moderate oil absorption (60 mL/100 g), average particle size 5 μm.
Silica Balloon BA-4 is a micro-balloon silica with a light, soft texture. Its non-porous surface makes the skin appear brighter. It provides SPF boosting efficacy. Oil absorption 40 mL/100g . Average particle size: 4µm.
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Spheron 20MB has moderate oil absorption and is water and oil-dispersible. This silica microsphere provides a smooth, soft feel with soft focus enhancement and increased spreadability. Oil absorption 60 mL/100g. Average particle size: 5 - 7µm.
Spheron EP-MMS silica microspheres exhibit low oil absorption, providing a smooth, soft feel. Oil absorption 40 mL/100g . Average particle size: 5µm.
Spheron L-1500, one of our most popular powders, is a high-performing silica microsphere. It has a wide array of benefits including increased slip and spreadability, and high moisture/sebum absorption. Oil absorption 120 mL/100g. Average particle size: 5µm.
Spheron LP-230 exhibits very high moisture and sebum absorption. This silica provides a smooth, dry after-feel. Oil absorption 230 mL/100g.
Average particle size: 14µm.
Spheron P-1500 is a high-performing, silica microsphere. It has a wide array of benefits, including enhanced soft focus, increased slip and spreadability, moderate moisture/sebum absorption, and reduced tack and oily feel. Oil absorption 60 mL/100g. Average particle size: 5µm.
Anybes Nylon 12 has an ultra-soft feel with excellent skin adhesion and whiteness. It also adds an instant soft focus effect. It has applications in foundation, face powder, lipstick, mascara, shaving lotion, and skincare products. Average particle size 6 - 9µm.
Ganzpearl® GBM-55COS is a highly transparent spherical powder that provides soft focus/optical blurring effects. It has a soft and cushiony feel with excellent adhesion and spreadability; also improves the pressibility of powders. Average particle size: 8µm.
Ganzpearl® GM-0600 is a highly transparent spherical PMMA powder that provides soft focus/optical blurring effects. It provides soft texture and good spreadability to foundations and lotions. Average particle size: 6µm.
Ganzpearl® GM-0600W is a hydrophilic PMMA spherical powder that disperses easily in water. It is a highly transparent powder that provides soft texture and good spreadability to foundations and lotions. It is dispersible in water and oil with easy dispersibility in water. Average particle size: 6µm.
Ganzpearl® GM-0800S is a highly transparent spherical PMMA powder that provides soft focus/optical blurring effects. It improves slip and application properties and is effective in reducing tack, drag, and greasiness. It provides a soft, creamy texture and good spreadability. Average particle size: 8µm.
Ganzpearl® GMP-0800 is a “microporous” spherical powder. It is characterized by a smooth creamy feel and high oil absorbency. Average particle size: 8µm.
Ganzpearl® GMP-0820 is a “macroporous” spherical powder characterized by a smooth, creamy feel that provides high oil absorbency, soft focus/optical blurring, and SPF boosting capability. Average particle size: 8µm
Ganzpearl® GMX-0610 is a highly transparent spherical powder that provides soft focus/optical blurring effects. Average particle size: 6µm
Ganzpearl® GMX-0810 is a highly transparent spherical powder that provides soft focus/optical blurring effects. Average particle size: 8µm
Ganzpearl® GS-0605 is a highly transparent spherical powder that provides soft focus/optical blurring effects. This powder is soft and lightweight with good chemical resistance and skin adhesion. Average particle size: 6µm
Ganzpearl® SI-045C is a fine, spherical silicone bead. This powder provides excellent spreadability and hydrophobicity when used in cosmetic products, adding a creamy and luxurious texture. It is also heat-resistant and non-thickening in numerous types of solvents. Average particle size: 4.5 µm
Ganzpearl® SIG-070 consists of spherical polymer beads with superior oil and sebum absorption. In formulation, it provides a softer, luxurious touch, improved spreadability to foundations and lotions, and improves drop test performance. Oil absorption 133 ml/100g. Average particle size: 7µm
Luxsil® AL Free consists of hollow microspheres that provide a light, powdery feel for detackifying purposes and are aluminum free. It has exceptional lubricity, soft focus properties, SPF boosting capability, and enhanced flow and spreading abilities. Oil absorption 40 ml/100g. Average particle size: 9 – 13 µm
Luxsil® AL Free 20 consists of hollow microspheres that provide a light, powdery feel for detackifying purposes and are aluminum free. It has exceptional lubricity, soft focus properties, SPF boosting capability, and enhanced flow and spreading abilities. Oil absorption 60 ml/100g. Average particle size: 15 – 27 µm
Royal Pearl Plus UB-17’s spherical structure provides excellent slip, a soft focus effect, and improved stability of pressed powders.
Spheron P1500-030 is a hydrophobic, surface treated silica that gives moderate oil absorption with a smooth feel and matte finish.
Spheron P-4000 is a porous silica that offers moderate oil absorption. The silica provides a smooth, soft feel. Oil absorption 60 mL/100-gram powder. Average particle size: 15 - 25µm.