Getting a Velvety Skin Feel Without Classic Silicones
Natura-Tec Ultrafeel OS is a free-flowing powder emollient that delivers an exceptionally silky glide and a soft, velvety finish on skin, an effect that used to be achieved almost exclusively with silicone compounds. Formulators use this kind of powder as a practical alternative when they want the sensory benefits of a silky slip without relying on traditional silicones. The product belongs to the Emollients for Cosmetics category, which brings together ingredients focused on texture, slip and overall skin feel across many formula types.
The most common use of this powder is in color cosmetics - foundations, pressed and loose powders, BB and CC creams, concealers and contour sticks. It softens shine, gives a light mattifying effect and visually blurs skin texture and pores, which helps makeup look smoother and last longer through the day. Beyond decorative products, the powder is widely used in sunscreens and makeup primers where a dry, weightless afterfeel is important, and it also appears in body creams and anti-aging formulas, where it works as a sensory corrector, masking the heaviness of richer oils and plant extracts in the base.
Ultrafeel OS pairs well with liquid aesthetic emollients such as SilkySence, which keeps the whole emulsion light and easy to spread, and Sensolene, which adds an extra layer of smoothness and even distribution across the skin. For formulas that also need barrier support rather than sensory benefits alone, the powder can be combined with Avocado Phytosterols, adding a nourishing function alongside the tactile improvement.
The recommended addition point is the cool-down phase of the emulsion, around 35 to 45 degrees Celsius, dispersed under moderate mixing until fully lump-free. Typical usage levels range from 1 to 8 percent of the total formula weight, depending on the mattifying strength and finish density required. The powder tolerates a wide pH range and works well alongside most emulsifiers, thickeners and active ingredients without compatibility issues. The 1 kg package suits small labs and studio brands running test batches of color cosmetics, as well as manufacturers who have already moved to regular production runs and need a dependable, steady supply of raw material. Store the powder in a tightly sealed container, in a dry place at room temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight, to keep its flow properties and performance stable for the full shelf life.
Silky Mattifying Primer Gel
Deionized water 700 g
Carbomer gel base 150 g
Glycerin 40 g
Natura-Tec Ultrafeel OS 60 g
Panthenol 20 g
Preservative 10 g
Xanthan gum 5 g
Disperse
the xanthan gum into the deionized water while stirring slowly, then blend in
the carbomer gel base and glycerin until a smooth, uniform gel forms. Warm the
mixture gently to about 40 degrees Celsius, then sprinkle in the Ultrafeel OS
powder while mixing continuously until it is fully dispersed and no clumps
remain. Add panthenol and the preservative once the gel has cooled below 35
degrees, mix until homogeneous, then transfer the finished primer into clean
airless containers.