Sericite Mica (Lauryo Lysine Coated)

Sericite Mica (Lauroyl Lysine Coated)

Surface-treated functional filler designed to improve slip, adhesion, and silky sensory performance in color cosmetic formulations.

INCI Name: Mica (and) Lauroyl Lysine

Appearance: Fine, soft white to off-white powder

Solubility: Insoluble; dispersible in oil and powder systems

Function: Sensory modifier, adhesion enhancer, texturizing filler

This sericite mica is coated with Lauroyl Lysine, an amino-acid-derived surface treatment that improves skin feel, spreadability, and pigment adhesion. The treatment helps transform traditional mica into a smoother, more luxurious cosmetic filler with enhanced glide and payoff.

Supplied as a cosmetic raw material for formulation use.

What It Does

Lauroyl Lysine coating significantly improves the tactile performance of sericite mica, creating a creamier glide and enhanced skin affinity compared to untreated grades. It helps pigments bind more effectively to the skin while reducing drag, chalkiness, and fallout.

Typical Use Levels

• 3–10% — Sensory enhancement in foundations and powders
• 10–40% — Primary filler in pressed or loose powders
• Up to 60% — Structural base in dry cosmetic systems

How to Incorporate

• Blend into the dry phase of powder formulations.
• Can be dispersed into oil phases for anhydrous systems.
• Compatible with pigments, binders, silicones, and functional fillers.

Formulation Notes

• Improves payoff and wear in pressed powders.
• Provides smooth glide with reduced drag.
• Helps reduce caking and improves blendability.
• Supports soft-focus and silky skin feel effects.
• Ideal for premium makeup and hybrid skincare-makeup systems.

Common Applications

• Pressed and loose powders
• Foundations and BB creams
• Blush, bronzer, and eyeshadow
• Primers and soft-focus formulations
• Anhydrous cosmetic systems

Useful when you want powders to feel smooth and elegant instead of like powdered drywall scraped from a renovation site. The cosmetic industry spends billions making dust feel luxurious.

Documents

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

Storage

• Store in a dry, sealed container.
• Avoid prolonged moisture exposure.
• Protect from contamination during handling.

Disclaimer

This material is supplied for cosmetic formulation use only. Users are responsible for evaluating suitability, stability, and regulatory compliance within finished formulations.