Pressed powder blusher

Major components of the pressed powder blusher include the powder phase and binder (or oil) phase. Components of the powder phase include mineral powder fillers such as talc (a magnesium silicate), mica (a magnesium ahuninum silicate), sericite (a form of hydrated mica), and kaolin (known as China clay). Talc is the most popular of all fillers used, as it tends to be virtually transparent depending on the particle size, and it is very soft to the touch. Although mica is also used extensively as a result of its transparency and smooth texture, it often exhibits a shiny appearance with skin application and has poor compression characteristics when used in a pressed powder. Modern non-oil control formulations rarely contain kaolin, as it tends to exhibit course texture, an extremely matte appearance, and excessive oil-absorption capabilities. Dry binders are also used to allow tlie compressed powder to retain form these include metallic soaps such as zinc stearate and magnesium stearate and... 

The main function of colour cosmetics, such as foundation, blushers, mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow, lip colour and nail enamel, is to improve appearance, impart colour, even out skin tones, hide imperfections and produce some protection. Several types of formulations are produced, ranging from aqueous and non-aqueous suspensions to oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions and powders (pressed or loose). 

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