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Sat Dec 14, 2013 6:22 pm  |
I want to tint my zinc-based sunscreen (BurnOut) with some iron oxide pigment but so far my attempts have failed.
I tried mixing the pigment with some water (it dissolved in water) and then adding it to the sunscreen, but as soon as i did it clumped. I also tried adding it straight to the sunscreen, but the result is the same - just clumps that don't dissolve no matter how long I mix.
Any suggestions?
Here's the ingredient list of the sunscreen:
Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (non-nano) 18.6%
Other Ingredients: Aqua (Deionized Water), Capric/Capryllic Triglycerides, Vegetable Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Sorbitol, Imperata Cylindrical (Root) Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Stearate, Arabidopsis Extract, Plantago Lanceolata (Plantain) Leaf Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Plankton Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C). |
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Sun Dec 15, 2013 12:39 am |
Hey I also really want to know!
I'm thinking of buying darkest shade of liquid foundation and mix them (hence will only need a lil foundation)
But I haven't tried it yet
ZnO sunscreen is really nice, but white cast is another problem
Well, I can get away though, I'm rather fair for Asian skin. But, I'd prefer to have 'evened out' look, rather than white pale!
I'm waiting for others input |
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Sun Dec 15, 2013 4:19 am |
I mix my iron oxides with additional zinc oxide and boron nitride. I understand if you think that's too much trouble! I know it took me a very long time to figure out the ratios.
I also have an oil mix that I add one drop of into my sunscreen. It's mostly squalane colored with beta carotene and astaxanthin and some other stuff. They seem to be relatively flesh colored pigments. |
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Sun Dec 15, 2013 8:46 am |
| Chlorophyll wrote: |
I also have an oil mix that I add one drop of into my sunscreen. It's mostly squalane colored with beta carotene and astaxanthin and some other stuff. They seem to be relatively flesh colored pigments. |
Good point on the oils. I have some Sea Buckthorn oil that turns me oompa-loompa orange when I apply it straight. Just the other day, I mixed some into a cream and I get a really nice glow now when I use the cream. |
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Mon Dec 16, 2013 8:25 pm |
I do have a can of sunscreen with some Sea Buckthorn oil added to it, and the mix helps diminish the white nicely, but the effect seems to disappear in a couple of hours and the white cast reappears. That's why i'm trying to figure out how to use iron oxides for tinting.
I also tried mixing my BurnOut with some Marie Veronique's already tinted sunscreen, but hers are a completely wrong color for me. My skin is yellowish, her sunscreens are pinkish and it's very obvious on my face even if i use just a drop in the mix. Bummer, this could've been the easiest route (i bought her expensive sunscreen just for this purpose - to tint my cheap BurnOut) 
Anybody else has ideas on how to dissolve iron oxides in an oil base? |
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Mon Dec 16, 2013 9:52 pm |
| Yelena_K wrote: |
I want to tint my zinc-based sunscreen (BurnOut) with some iron oxide pigment but so far my attempts have failed.
I tried mixing the pigment with some water (it dissolved in water) and then adding it to the sunscreen, but as soon as i did it clumped. I also tried adding it straight to the sunscreen, but the result is the same - just clumps that don't dissolve no matter how long I mix.
Any suggestions?
Here's the ingredient list of the sunscreen:
Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (non-nano) 18.6%
Other Ingredients: Aqua (Deionized Water), Capric/Capryllic Triglycerides, Vegetable Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Sorbitol, Imperata Cylindrical (Root) Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Stearate, Arabidopsis Extract, Plantago Lanceolata (Plantain) Leaf Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Plankton Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C). |
Try dissolving it in a small amount of distilled (or sterile) water, and then mix that with about a teaspoon of glycerin. Then try mixing/stirring it into the sunscreen. |
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Tue Dec 17, 2013 2:59 am |
| so, it's NOT advisable to mix, let's say, a drop of liquid foundation (darkest shade) with X amount of sunscreen (till we get the shade we want)?? |
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21, Asian, Regime: Queen Helene Mint Julep Scrub, DIY B3-rose toner, DIY C+MSM serum, Finacea gel; Oil: tamanu & emu! Fav chem SS: RoC Soleil Protexion SPF50 Sensitive Skin; Physical SS: All Terrain Aquasport, currently using Elemental Herbs Kids; Skin type: normal; Concern: clogged pores on lower cheek, PIH |
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Tue Dec 17, 2013 5:40 pm |
I do not have experience with tinting sunscreens, but recently had some success with darkening and correcting the shade of some makeup with... cinnamon and cocoa powder!
The makeup had a nice consistency for my finicky skin but was way too pale and pink. I used cinnamon to add a golden hue to counteract the pink, then the cocoa until it is dark enough to match my complexion. The powders got mixed in smoothly with no hassle at all.
To make sure the powders were super fine, I passed them through a paper fill-your-own teabag. Maybe the same can be done with the sunscreen? |
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Tue Dec 17, 2013 5:52 pm |
BTW the makeup I mentioned above is Kanebo Cream Finish. Does that make it oil-based? 
INCI: Aqua, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Maltitol, Dipropylene Glycol,Paraffinum Liquidum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Petrolatum, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer,
Polymethylsilsequixane, Serica, Yuzu Extract, Lauroyl Lysine, Dimethicone,Isopropyl Alcohol, Alcohol, C10-30 Colesterol/Lanosterol Esters,Dimethicone Copolyol, Squalane, Tribehenin, Octyl methoxycinnamate, Ovum, Distearyldimonium Chloride,
Sorbic Acid, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben,
Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben. |
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Tue Dec 17, 2013 8:41 pm |
| I have Oleda Baker's natural sunscreen and it's too pink for my face so I only use it on the backs of my hands. I was thinking of mixing it with my Lancome foundation which is yellow-orangish but the texture of the sunscreen is so thick that it might not work. |
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Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:26 pm |
| chocosweet wrote: |
| so, it's NOT advisable to mix, let's say, a drop of liquid foundation (darkest shade) with X amount of sunscreen (till we get the shade we want)?? |
I think a drop or two is fine, I've done it. That small amount will not dilute the SPF a significant amount. |
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Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:27 pm |
| vil wrote: |
I do not have experience with tinting sunscreens, but recently had some success with darkening and correcting the shade of some makeup with... cinnamon and cocoa powder!
The makeup had a nice consistency for my finicky skin but was way too pale and pink. I used cinnamon to add a golden hue to counteract the pink, then the cocoa until it is dark enough to match my complexion. The powders got mixed in smoothly with no hassle at all.
To make sure the powders were super fine, I passed them through a paper fill-your-own teabag. Maybe the same can be done with the sunscreen? |
Ok, I have to ask...did it change the scent? I have visions of my dog trying to lick it off my face! |
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Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:00 pm |
I use color glow from Dr. Renaud to tint or to darken BB cream, sunscreen or moisturizer. It is specifically made to tint your face products and you only need a tiny bit.
http://ldrenaud.com/en/products/colour-glow-complexion-creator/76
Description : A clever, universal concentrate of mineral pigments to add a touch of colour to your favourite day cream. |
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Wed Dec 18, 2013 8:13 am |
Summer 2004 I have never tried the Dr. Hauschka but the Dr. Renaud doesn't make my face shiny or greasy at all.
Actually it is kind of a paste and the amount of product you have to use is so little that it does not change the texture of your product. |
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Wed Dec 18, 2013 8:32 am |
| ShastaGirl wrote: |
Ok, I have to ask...did it change the scent? I have visions of my dog trying to lick it off my face! |
Yes it does, but for me, not in a bad way. I am surprised how much powder I need to add to get to the right shade. On the other hand, if your dog is a face licker, I suppose you will need to be careful  |
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Wed Dec 18, 2013 8:41 am |
| chantrelle99 wrote: |
I use color glow from Dr. Renaud to tint or to darken BB cream, sunscreen or moisturizer. It is specifically made to tint your face products and you only need a tiny bit.
http://ldrenaud.com/en/products/colour-glow-complexion-creator/76
Description : A clever, universal concentrate of mineral pigments to add a touch of colour to your favourite day cream. |
That is a clever idea! I might be able to make use of this because I seem to need different shades throughout the year.
I tried looking up the ingredients for it and the best I could find is where it says "Mineral pigments and universal oil". I wonder if I can make my own too, with all the ingredients I already have? |
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Thu Dec 19, 2013 5:25 am |
| chantrelle99 wrote: |
Summer 2004 I have never tried the Dr. Hauschka but the Dr. Renaud doesn't make my face shiny or greasy at all.
Actually it is kind of a paste and the amount of product you have to use is so little that it does not change the texture of your product. |
Great to know it...also, it is good to see that EDS also carries this item.
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/laboratoire-dr-renaud-col-p_14528.htm |
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