Covalip 94 WP base for balm and lipstick 100 g

What gives lip balm and lipstick their firm yet glide-friendly texture

Anyone formulating lip products knows the challenge: a stick has to be firm enough to hold its shape, yet glide smoothly and never feel gritty or sweaty on the surface. Covalip 94 WP addresses this directly as a specialized gelling agent for anhydrous lipid systems, giving lip balms and lipsticks a stable, non-crumbly consistency while preventing oil bleeding from the wax matrix. This ingredient belongs to the category of components for lipstick, balm, lip gloss, where texturizing agents for lip formulations are gathered together.

The primary use of this gelling base spans decorative lipstick manufacturing, hydrating and nourishing balm sticks, lip liners, and both clear and tinted glosses, on both small studio and larger production scale. It blends well with vegetable oils, plant and mineral waxes, silicone emollients, and oil-dispersed pigments. Because it converts liquid oils into a gel-like network, formulators often use it to reduce the proportion of hard wax needed, resulting in a softer, more flexible stick that resists breaking during application. In gloss formulations, Covalip 94 WP is frequently paired with gel bases such as Gloss Oil Gel, giving the right viscosity and a comfortable, non-sticky glide across the lips.

The component is added during the oil phase heating stage, typically at 75 to 85 degrees Celsius, while oils and waxes remain fully melted. Once dissolved, the mixture is stirred until homogeneous, and pigment dispersions or flavor additives can then be incorporated. For pleasant-tasting lip products, a small amount of flavoring can be added at this stage or slightly later as temperature drops, including natural sweetener in the 5 g trial pack for small test batches, or the natural sweetener 1 kg pack for larger production runs. Recommended dosage of the gelling agent usually ranges from 5 to 15 percent of the total formula weight, depending on desired stick firmness and oil content.

The 100 g pack size is aimed at home formulators, independent cosmetic developers, and small labs testing new recipes before scaling up. This quantity is enough for dozens of trial batches of lipsticks and balms, allowing a formula to be refined without major upfront investment. The ingredient should be stored in a dry place at room temperature, in a tightly closed container, away from direct sunlight and humidity, to preserve its gelling performance over time.

Beyond decorative lip products, similar structuring agents are used in solid creams, body sticks, antiperspirant sticks, and certain directional candle formulations where a stable gel structure at room temperature is required. This makes Covalip 94 WP a versatile solution well beyond the lip category alone.

Soft vanilla-tinted lip balm stick

Covalip 94 WP 9 g

Shea butter 22 g

Sweet almond oil 14 g

Candelilla wax 9 g

Jojoba oil 10 g

Vitamin E 1 g

Natural sweetener 0.5 g

Vanilla flavor 0.5 g

Melt candelilla wax, shea butter and almond oil together in a double boiler until fully liquid at around 80 degrees Celsius. Add Covalip 94 WP gradually while stirring continuously until completely dissolved into the mixture. Lower the temperature to 60 degrees, then stir in jojoba oil, vitamin E, natural sweetener and vanilla flavor. Mix thoroughly and pour into lip balm tubes or stick molds, allowing the mixture to set at room temperature for several hours before use.