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- Silk Kiss – Lip Gloss for 5 ml Tubes
Silk Kiss – Lip Gloss for 5 ml Tubes
A silky oil-based gloss with Cera Bellina, castor oil and jojoba
Ingredients for 20 g
- 10.9 g castor oil – 54.5%
- 4 g jojoba oil – 20%
- 2 g fractionated coconut oil – 10%
- 2.5 g Cera Bellina – 12.5%
- 0.4 g Vitamin E 50% – 2%
- 0.2 g lip-safe flavour – 1%
Total: 20 g / 100%
This formula makes approximately four 5 ml tubes, depending on the actual fill level and product density.
Method
- Weigh the castor oil, jojoba oil, fractionated coconut oil and Cera Bellina into a heat-resistant container.
- Gently heat over a water bath until the Cera Bellina has fully melted and the mixture becomes homogeneous.
- Stir well.
- Remove from the heat.
- Once the mixture has cooled slightly but is still liquid, add the Vitamin E and lip-safe flavour.
- Stir again thoroughly.
- Pour the warm liquid mixture into clean, completely dry 5 ml tubes.
- Allow to cool fully and develop its final gel texture.
Because the formula does not contain water, a traditional preservative is not needed.
Use
Squeeze a small amount directly onto the lips and spread evenly.
The gloss can be used on its own or layered over lipstick or a tinted balm.
Packaging
This formula is especially suitable for soft 5 ml tubes, as they allow the gel-like product to be dispensed easily and directly onto the lips.
Coloured version – Pink Silk
For a lightly tinted gloss, part of the castor oil can be replaced with:
- 0.2–0.5% lip-safe mica
- or a suitable lip-safe pigment
A good starting point is 0.3% pigment or mica, reducing the castor oil by the same percentage.
A thicker or thinner gloss
If after testing the gloss is:
- too thin – increase Cera Bellina to 14–15%
- too thick – reduce Cera Bellina to 10–11%
Always balance the difference by adjusting the castor oil.
Properties
The gloss is shiny, smooth and pleasant to wear. Castor oil gives it a glossy finish, Cera Bellina creates the gelled texture, and jojoba plus fractionated coconut oil improve glide and comfort.
