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Sericite Base Powder

Name: Sericite Base Powder
SKU: 02335
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (21 reviews)

This very soft, 100% natural mineral powder can be used as a non-colouring base for loose and compacted makeup and skincare powders, such as foundation powders and eye shadows. It is an essential base for preparing your mineral makeup!

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Active ingredient

100% natural origin

Sericite makeup base is known for the following properties:

Ideal base ingredient for all types of loose or pressed powders for makeup or skincare
Translucent and matte effect, slightly lustrous, does not add colour or coverage
Soft and smooth feel on the skin, improves the feel of powdery formulas
Enables optimal dispersion of pigments
Good adhesion to the skin, allows makeup to stay in place
Excellent 100% mineral substitute for talc in powders and makeup products

Use as an ingredient in your preparations:

Loose powders
Compact powders

A few ideas

Use as an ingredient in your preparations:

Mineral powder foundation
Blush
Loose or pressed eyeshadows
Complexion perfecting veil
Glitter powder
Lipstick

General characteristics

Dosage
(of the total weight of your preparation)
Insoluble in oil
Used in dispersion
Insoluble in water
Used in dispersion
Use in homemade cosmetics
Powder, pressed powder, stick

Practical guides and precautions

Precautions for use

Precautions and warnings
Prepare your equipment and empty containers
Labelling and traceability
[FR] Bonnes pratiques de fabrication des bases personnalisées

I create my recipe from start to finish

Making loose or pressed powder

Sericite can be used as a base ingredient in all your loose or pressed powders.

Typical dosages

10% Sericite	1.0 g
20% Sericite	2.0 g
50% Sericite	5.0 g

10% Sericite	3.0 g
20% Sericite	6.0 g
50% Sericite	15.0 g

10% Sericite	5.0 g
20% Sericite	10.0 g
50% Sericite	25.0 g

10% Sericite	10.0 g
20% Sericite	20.0 g
50% Sericite	50.0 g

1 scoop 5 ml (level scoop*)	1.5 g
1 scoop 2 ml (level scoop*)	0.6 g
1 stainless steel spoon TAD (leveled*)	0.25 g
1 stainless steel spoon DASH (leveled*)	0.14 g
1 stainless steel spoon PINCH (level*)	0.11 g
1 stainless steel spoon DROP (leveled*)	0.04 g
1 spoon 0.5 ml (level scoop*)	0.14 g
1 spoon 0.05 ml (leveled*)	0.02 g

* leveled: spoon filled to the brim with the excess removed using a spatula or the back of a knife

Method of production

Natural sericite mica extracted from quarries

Function

Powder base for makeup, soft-touch agent

Benefits and properties

Makeup
Soft touch

Quality

Cosmetics, 100% natural mineral origin

Composition

100% pure sericite mica, 100% natural

INCI designation

Mica

Particle size

11 microns on average

Presentation

Fine powder, packaged in a jar.

Color and effect

Off-white to light grayish beige powder with no coloring or covering effect on the skin, matte finish.

Learn more

Sericite is a natural silicate mineral from the mica family, similar to muscovite or sometimes paragonite. Its particles are naturally very fine, giving it a very soft feel that is particularly suited to cosmetics. The name "sericite" comes from the Latin "sericus," meaning silk, probably due to the shiny, satiny appearance of this rock.

Sericite has a silky feel, is very soft on the skin due to its lamellar structure, and is more hydrated than classic mica.

It spreads easily and evenly on the skin and is an great substitute for talc in makeup powders. It is the essential base ingredient for creating your mineral makeup.

Storage

Store at room temperature away from moisture and light. Close the jar tightly after use.

Precautions

This is a powdery product; do not use near a source of ventilation.
Wearing gloves, goggles, and a dust mask is strongly recommended.
Keep out of reach of children. Do not swallow or inhale, and avoid direct contact of the powder with the eyes.

Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet

Reference
02335 - sericite 30 g
Main packaging material
RPET (recycled PET) pot
Recyclability
Most packaging can be recycled
Rewards and penalties
Aroma-Zone gets a bonus for managing packaging made from recycled plastic.

Instructions for Packaging Disposal

Supplier documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier Oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml

However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

Essential gliding agent for eye contour creams.

2 months ago

I took this powder to replace the "neutral" powder that was out of stock and I'm not disappointed. Very fine, very well tolerated by my sensitive and dehydrated skin.

7 months ago

I use this product as is as a loose powder after foundation. The result is smooth skin with fine lines blurred. The product doesn't accumulate in fine lines and lasts a long time. I use it with a large powder brush.

Rosanna

1 year ago

Perfect for making loose powders

Emmanuelle

1 year ago

Maybe a little cakey, but this is my first time trying blush.

Claire

2 years ago

Sericite Base Powder

A few ideas

General characteristics

Practical guides and precautions

Precautions for use

I create my recipe from start to finish

Typical dosages

Equivalence table

Function

Quality

Composition

INCI designation

Particle size

Presentation

Color and effect

Learn more

Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main dosage equivalences for essential and vegetable oils?

Sericite Base Powder

Properties

Usage

A few ideas

How to use

General characteristics

Practical guides and precautions

Precautions for use

I create my recipe from start to finish

Typical dosages

Equivalence table

Characteristics

Function

Quality

Composition

INCI designation

Particle size

Presentation

Color and effect

Learn more

Storage and precautions

Environmental impact

Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet

Bibliography

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main dosage equivalences for essential and vegetable oils?