Boron Nitride

Boron Nitride

Advanced performance filler delivering exceptional slip, soft-focus effect, and luxurious skin feel.

INCI Name: Boron Nitride

Appearance: Fine white powder

Solubility: Insoluble; dispersible in powders and emulsions

Function: Sensory enhancer, texturizing agent, optical blurring filler

Boron Nitride is a high-performance cosmetic material valued for its silky glide, adhesion, and soft-focus properties. Its plate-like structure allows it to enhance spreadability while imparting a smooth, refined finish in both color cosmetics and skincare formulations.

Supplied as a cosmetic raw material for professional formulation use.

What It Does

Boron Nitride dramatically improves sensory performance by reducing drag and enhancing spreadability. It also contributes to a soft-focus optical effect that helps blur the appearance of fine lines and texture, making it a favorite in premium cosmetic systems.

Typical Use Levels

• 1 – 5% — Sensory and slip enhancement
• 5 – 15% — Texture and payoff improvement in powders
• Up to 20% — Structural filler in high-performance systems

How to Incorporate

• Blend into dry phase of powder formulations.
• Can be dispersed into oil phase or emulsions with adequate mixing.
• Works synergistically with treated pigments and functional fillers.

Formulation Notes

• Enhances payoff and wear in pressed powders and foundations.
• Provides a smooth, cushiony skin feel.
• Improves blendability and reduces chalkiness.
• Compatible with most cosmetic raw materials.

Common Applications

• Pressed and loose powders
• Foundations and primers
• Blush, bronzer, and eyeshadow
• Hybrid skincare-makeup formulations
• Soft-focus and sensory-enhanced products

Documents

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Storage

• Store in a dry, sealed container.
• Avoid moisture and contamination.
• Handle using appropriate dust-control practices.

Disclaimer

This material is supplied for cosmetic formulation use only. Not intended for direct application without proper formulation. Users are responsible for ensuring suitability and regulatory compliance.