Basic Professional Mascara Formula

Basic Professional Mascara Formula

Craft a high-performance mascara with this expertly designed base formula, perfect for cosmetic crafters, DIY formulators, and small-batch beauty brands. Offering long-lasting wear, deep pigment payoff, and smooth lash coverage, this beginner-friendly guide gives you full control over texture, volume, and customization.

Why Choose This Formula?

This isn’t your average DIY mascara. Designed to meet professional standards, the formula balances structure and flexibility, resulting in a rich, even application that defines lashes without smudging or clumping. Best of all, it can be adapted to suit waterproof or sensitive-eye needs.

Top Benefits

• Builds volume while separating lashes cleanly

• Glides on smoothly with a creamy texture

• Offers intense black or custom pigment options

• Designed for easy small-scale production

• Fully customizable with polymers or film-formers

Complete Ingredient List – 100g Batch

Phase A – Wax Phase

• 12g Beeswax (or Carnauba Wax)

• 10g Microcrystalline Wax

• 5g Paraffin Wax (optional, for enhanced wear)

Ph B – Emollients

• 20g Castor Oil (or Mineral Oil)

• 5g Dimethicone (or cosmetic-grade silicone blend)

Ph C – Binders & Thickeners

• 7g Stearic Acid (or Cetyl Alcohol)

Phase D – Colorant

• 5g Carbon Black (or Iron Oxides – cosmetic grade)

Ph E – Aqueous Phase (optional)

• 30g Purified Water

Phase F – Preservative

• 1g Phenoxyethanol (or as recommended by the supplier)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Melt Waxes
   Start by heating all Phase A ingredients in a double boiler until fully liquefied (75–85°C).

2. Disperse Pigments
   Next, stir in the carbon black or iron oxide slowly, ensuring a smooth, lump-free mixture.

3. Incorporate Binders
   Once the pigment is evenly distributed, add stearic acid or cetyl alcohol and stir until dissolved.

4. Blend in Emollients
   Then, add the castor oil and dimethicone. Mix thoroughly to create a uniform base.

5. Optional Emulsion Step
   If using water, heat it separately to the same temperature and combine it slowly while blending to form a stable emulsion.

6. Cool & Preserve
   Allow the mixture to cool to 45°C, then incorporate the preservative. Stir gently but thoroughly.

7. Package with Precision
   Finally, fill the finished mascara into sterilized mascara tubes using a syringe or filling machine.

Pro Formulation Tips – Basic Professional Mascara Formula

• Always use high-quality, cosmetic-grade ingredients for safety and performance.

• For waterproof mascara, add 2–4% film-forming polymers like acrylates copolymer.

• Maintain clean tools and strict hygiene throughout production.

• Run patch and stability tests before offering it for retail or professional use.