Sensory fillers – Allies in cosmetic formulation

Sensory fillers - Allies in cosmetic formulation

June 15th 2023

Sensory fillers are ingredients commonly used in the cosmetics industry to improve the texture, look and feel of products. They can be used in all types of formulations.

Summit Cosmetics Europe offers you a range of sensorial fillers, thanks to its specialist suppliers: HOCK CHEMIE ENTREPRISE PTE. CO. VENETA MINERARIA S.P.A., JGC C&C and IKEDA CORPORATION. We are able to provide you with sensory powders with different touches. The coating of fillers enhances the consumer’s sensory experience.

Summit Cosmetics Europe therefore offers you several types of fillers that comply with heavy metal standards:

Pure sensory charges of high naturality:
- HC-MGMY/L
  - INCI : MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE
  - Boosts oil-in-water surface tension
  - Particle size D50: 5 – 7µm
  - Good sprayability and adhesion to the skin
  - Liposoluble
- HC-MGMY/S
  - INCI : MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE
  - Boosts oil-in-water surface tension
  - Particle size D50 : 6 – 8µm
  - Silky effect on the skin
  - Liposoluble
- MICA MD
  - INCI : MICA
  - Particle size D50 : 9 – 11µm
- TALC K-1 CB
  - INCI : TALC
  - Particle size D50 : 6 – 8µm
- SATINIER Z13
  - INCI : SILICA
  - Particle size D50 : 17µm
  - Alternative to microplastic beads
  - Soft, powdery feel
- CHIFFONSIL P3-R
  - INCI : SILICA
  - Particle size D50 : 5µm
  - Soft touch
  - Boosts dispersion

- BA4
  - INCI : SILICA
  - Particle size D50 : 4µm
  - Alternative to microplastic beads
  - Non-porous particles
  - Soft-focus effect
- HOLLOWY-N15
  - INCI : SILICA
  - Particle size D50 : 10µm
  - Soft-focus effect
  - Light feel
- SATINIER M5
  - INCI : SILICA
  - Particle size D50 : 5µm
  - Soft touch
  - Light feel
- SPHERICA L-1500
  - INCI : SILICA
  - Particle size D50 : 5µm
  - Soft touch
  - Absorbent
  - High porosity
- SPHERICA P-1500
  - INCI : SILICA
  - Particle size D50 : 5µm
  - Soft touch
  - Absorbent

Silica in synergy :
- VELVETVEIL A
  - INCI : MICA (AND) SILICA
  - Particle size D50 : 10µm
- AMILON
  - INCI : SILICA (AND) LAUROYL LYSINE
  - Particle size D50 : 20µm
  - Amino acid coated silica
  - Alternative to nylon powder

These fillers provide high coverage and a soft focus effect to the formulations.

Fillers coated with hydrogenated sunflower oil through a natural process :
- MICA MD/NSBC
  - INCI : MICA (AND) HYDROGENATED SUNFLOWER OIL
  - Particle size D50 : 10 – 12µm
- SERICITE N6/NSBC
  - INCI : MICA (AND) HYDROGENATED SUNFLOWER OIL
  - Particle size D50 : 6 – 8µm

- TALC K-1 CB/NSBC
  - INCI : TALC (AND) HYDROGENATED SUNFLOWER OIL
  - Particle size D50 : 6 – 8µm
- TALC TB/NSBC
  - INCI : TALC (AND) HYDROGENATED SUNFLOWER OIL
  - Particle size D50 : 5 – 7µm

This coating gives a creamy, soft feel to the formulation and these fillers have good compaction properties.

Fillers coated with magnesium myristate through a natural process :
- MICA MD/MM5
  - INCI : MICA (AND) MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE
  - Particle size D50 : 7 – 9 µm
- SERICITE M5/MM5
  - INCI : MICA (AND) MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE
  - Particle size D50 : 6 – 8 µm
- TALC K-1 CB/MM5
  - INCI : TALC (AND) MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE
  - Particle size D50 : 8 – 10 µm

This coating gives a soft, gliding feel to the formulation, and these fillers have good compaction properties and good compatibility with the skin for better hold (water resistance).

European fillers :
- KAOLIN G-35M CG
  - INCI : KAOLIN
  - Particle size D50 : 8 – 12µm
  - Matifying and sebum-regulating effect
  - Opacifying
- MICAVI 10 CG
  - INCI : MICA
  - Particle size D50 : 8 – 10µm
  - Muscovite mica
  - Alternative to talc
- MICAVI 20 CG
  - INCI : MICA
  - Particle size D50 : 11 – 14 µm
  - Muscovite mica
  - Alternative to talc

- MICAVI 75 CG
  - INCI : MICA
  - Particle size D50 : 22 – 27 µm
  - Muscovite mica
  - Alternative to talc
- MICAVI 100 CG : the new Veneta filler
  - INCI : MICA
  - Good compactability
  - Optically neutral
  - Particle size D50 : 48µm
  - Muscovite mica
  - Alternative to talc

This range is sourced from a mine in Spain and is COSMOS certified. It allows different grades of talc to be substituted.

Our sensory fillers provide soft, silky textures and moisturising properties for the skin. Their oil absorption rate differs depending on the grade, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.

Need more information? Please contact your sales representative at Summit Cosmetics Europe or send your request directly to contact@summitcosmetics-europe.com.