Starting formula

Deeper BB Cream SPF25

Deeper BB Cream SPF25

Deeper BB Cream SPF25

DeeperCaps / Cellu TitanCap

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Tagra cellulose microcapsules under the microscope

Our Deeper BB Cream is infused with Cellu TitanCap™ UV filters and DeeperCaps™ encapsulated pigments for dark skin tones. DeeperCaps™ provide a natural skin tone finish for dark skin users without any whitecast effect, breaking only upon application to the skin. Likewise, users can rest assured their skin will be protected all day-long with an SPF25 level sun protection that leaves a glowing, healthy finish to their skin.

This Deeper BB Cream is infused with Tagra Cellu TitanCap™ UV filters and DeeperCaps™ encapsulated pigments for dark skin tones. DeeperCaps™ provide a natural skin-tone finish for dark skin users without any white-cast effect, breaking only upon application to the skin. Users can also rest assured their skin is protected all day long with SPF25-level sun protection that leaves a glowing, healthy finish.

Key Tagra ingredients

  • DeeperCaps™ Black, Red, Yellow – release intense encapsulated pigments for dark skin shades.

  • Cellu TitanCap™ – provides effective and safe sun protection based on mineral UV filters.

Formula

Phase

Ingredient

INCI name

% w/w

Supplier

Function

A

Water

Water (Aqua)

41.00


Solvent

A

Zemea Propanediol

Propanediol

6.00

DuPont Tate And Lyle Bioproducts

Chelating agent

A

Propylene Glycol

Propylene Glycol

5.00

Daejung

Moisturizing agent

B

Xyliance

Cetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides, Cetearyl Alcohol

3.50

Givaudan Active Beauty

Green emulsifier

B

Tween 20

Polysorbate 20

7.00

Sigma-Aldrich

Emulsifier

B

Xiameter PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 5cs

Dimethicone

4.00

Dow Chemical Company

Silicone fluid

B

Span® 65

Sorbitan Tristearate

5.50

Sigma-Aldrich

Emulsifier

B

Saboderm AB

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

4.00

Sabo

Emollient

B

Captex 355

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

4.00

Abitec Corporation

Emollient

C

Cellu TitanCap™

Titanium Dioxide, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Butylene Glycol Cocoate

10.00

Tagra

Thickeners & stabilizers

D

Simulgel EG

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80

1.00

Seppic

Preservative

E

2-Phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol

1.00

Sigma-Aldrich

Preservative

F

Covabead LH 170

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

2.00

Sensient Cosmetic Technologies

Fillers & extenders

G

DeeperCaps™ Black

Zinc Oxide, Iron Oxide (CI 77499), Boron Nitride, Magnesium Stearate, Shea Butter, Ethyl Cellulose, Titanium Dioxide, Cellulose Acetate

2.62

Tagra

Encapsulated pigment

G

DeeperCaps™ Red

Zinc Oxide, Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Boron Nitride, Magnesium Stearate, Shea Butter, Ethyl Cellulose, Titanium Dioxide, Cellulose Acetate

1.59

Tagra

Encapsulated pigment

G

DeeperCaps™ Yellow

Zinc Oxide, Iron Oxide (CI 77492), Boron Nitride, Magnesium Stearate, Shea Butter, Ethyl Cellulose, Titanium Dioxide, Cellulose Acetate

1.78

Tagra

Encapsulated pigment

Method of manufacture

  1. Mix all phase A ingredients and heat to 70–75°C.

  2. Mix all phase B ingredients and heat to 70–75°C.

  3. Add phase B gradually to phase A under homogenization at 5K rpm at 70°C. Continue homogenizing for another 10 min.

  4. Gradually add phase C under homogenization at 8K rpm with heating to 70°C and continue for another 10 min.

  5. Cool the system to 30°C while mixing at 350 rpm.

  6. Add phase D gradually under mixing at 600 rpm / 30°C and continue mixing for another 10 min.

  7. Add phase E gradually under mixing at 350 rpm / 30°C and continue mixing for another 5 min.

  8. Add phase F gradually under mixing at 600 rpm / 30°C and continue mixing for another 10 min.

  9. Add phase G gradually under mixing at 100 rpm / 30°C and continue mixing for another 20 min.

Specifications

  • SPF: 25

  • Preservative-free

  • Not tested on animals

  • Not derived from animal origin

  • China compliant

Notes

This document is intended only as a suggested formulation, without any guarantee of performance, efficacy, safety or regulatory compliance. Its reproduction is under the customer's responsibility. Tagra does not assume any liability or risk involved in the use of this information or concerning patent rights.

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