Pore Minimizer

Pore Minimizer at a glance

Pore Minimizer is a white powder made of fine spheres. The supplier specification describes a high degree of solubility in oils, silicones and other liquid lipids and notes that it is practically insoluble in water. Listed uses are daytime products: creams, face powders, blush, tinted and BB and CC creams, concealers and lengthening mascara. Check the INCI name and recommended level on the supplier data sheet and CoA.

How soft-focus spheres work

Pores, fine lines and uneven texture look more visible because light falls into them and creates small shadows. Fine spheres sit on the skin surface, fill tiny irregularities and scatter light in many directions. The shadows soften, and the skin looks smoother and more even. The effect is instant and lasts as long as the product stays on the skin.

Product formats

Day creams

A soft-focus day cream blurs pores and gives a smooth base for makeup.

Face powders and blush

In powders, spheres improve slip and give a velvety, blurring finish.

BB, CC and tinted creams

Tinted products combine color correction with a soft-focus effect.

Concealers

Spheres help concealers blend smoothly and reduce the look of texture.

Mascara

The supplier specification lists mascara with a lengthening effect, where spheres help build the look of longer lashes.

Processing

Disperse the spheres in the oil or silicone phase with good stirring. In emulsions, add the dispersion before emulsifying or at cool-down, following the data sheet. In powders, blend with the other fillers before adding binders. Avoid adding it directly to water, where it will not disperse.

Good partners

IO Texturizing Starch Powder adds a matte touch, and Boron Glow boron nitride adds a soft glow. Silicones such as dimethicone help carry the spheres. Browse more in the actives catalog.

Testing

Measure the blurring effect with image analysis before and after application. A panel can rate how smooth the skin looks and how makeup applies on top.

Claims

Pores look instantly smaller; skin looks smoother and more even; soft-focus finish.

Characteristics

Form: white powder of spheres. Solubility: high in oils, silicones and liquid lipids; practically insoluble in water. Listed uses: day creams, face powders, blush, tinted and BB and CC creams, concealers, lengthening mascara. INCI and level: supplier data sheet and CoA.

Original recipe: blurring primer, 100 g

Dimethicone 45.00 g, isododecane 25.00 g, dimethicone crosspolymer 20.00 g, Pore Minimizer 5.00 g, silica 3.00 g, tocopherol 0.50 g, caprylyl glycol 1.50 g. Disperse Pore Minimizer and silica in the silicones and isododecane, add the crosspolymer and mix until smooth.

Matte versus glow

Soft-focus spheres can be tuned toward a matte or a radiant finish. Combine them with absorbent powders for oily skin, or with a pearl pigment for a lit-from-within look. Test both directions to find the best fit for the target customer.

Range ideas

A blurring primer, a BB cream and a setting powder make a simple soft-focus collection.

Lot records

Keep each CoA with the batch file and note the lot used.

Mascara applications

The supplier specification lists mascara with a lengthening effect. In mascara, fine particles help build the look of length and volume on each lash. Disperse the spheres in the wax and oil phase together with pigments and test brush pickup, clumping and wear.

Working with silicones

Silicones are the classic carrier for soft-focus spheres because they spread easily and leave a dry, silky film. Plant-based alternatives such as light esters and isododecane also work well for brands that prefer a silicone-light formula.

Storage

Store closed in a dry place. Close the container after use.