Covalip 94 WP base for balm and lipstick 10 g

Why formulators rely on this wax component for lip stick stability

Covalip 94 WP is a wax-type structuring ingredient used in the manufacturing of lip balms, classic lipsticks and glossy lip sticks. The 10 g pack is aimed mainly at home-based cosmetic making and small trial batches, when a formulator wants to test a recipe before scaling up to larger production. This item belongs to the category Components for lipstick, balm, lip gloss, where structuring agents and waxes for lip products are gathered together.

The main field of use for this component is the cosmetic industry, particularly color cosmetics and lip care products. It is responsible for the firmness of the finished stick, its shape stability at room temperature, and a smooth glide during application. This balance between hardness and plasticity makes such structuring agents popular both among small home workshops and among manufacturers running studio-scale or conveyor-line cosmetic production.

In balm and lipstick formulas, the component is introduced into the oil phase together with vegetable oils, cocoa or shea butter, and waxes of plant or mineral origin. A typical recommended dosage ranges from 5 to 15 percent of the total formula weight, depending on the desired firmness of the final stick: a higher percentage produces a firmer, more stable product. The ingredient is added while melting the fat phase at approximately 70 to 80 degrees, after which the mass is stirred until homogeneous and poured into molds or tubes.

The component pairs well with a range of additives. For a sweet-tasting lip balm line, a formulator can add Natural sweetener 5 g for a small trial batch, or the larger Natural sweetener 1 kg pack for studio or serial production runs. For tinted or shade-testing sticks, water-soluble dyes such as Methylene Blue Water-Soluble Dye 100 g are often used in laboratory practice to check color distribution and shade uniformity within the oil phase.

Store the component in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight and heat sources, in a tightly closed container to prevent premature oxidation of the fatty base. When storage conditions are respected, the structuring properties remain stable for a long time. The component is suitable not only for color cosmetics but also for related applications, such as building firm textures in household chemical products or candle manufacturing, where controlling hardness and melting point is equally important.

Trial vanilla-scented lip balm stick

Covalip 94 WP 3 g

Shea butter 9 g

Sweet almond oil 8 g

Candelilla wax 3 g

Natural sweetener 1 g

Melt the shea butter, sweet almond oil and candelilla wax together in a water bath at around 76 degrees until fully liquid. Add Covalip 94 WP into the warm mixture and stir thoroughly until it dissolves without lumps. Remove from heat, mix in the natural sweetener, stir once more, and quickly pour the mass into a lip balm mold or tube, letting it set at room temperature for a few hours.