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Hi @Bobzchemist. I recently came up with a lipstick formula composed of isododecane, silicone gel (cyclopentasiloxane/ Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer) and a blend of waxes. The ingredients I purchased come from TKB TRADING and the conservatorie. The blend of waxes and oils is a prefabricated base. It is a light creamy stain, however, it is not what I want it to be. It doesn’t dry and has sheen. I thought that the cyclopentasiloxane in the silicone gel being a volatile fluid would leave a dry matte feel. I might be adding inappropriate amounts of ingredients. I heat everything over low heat until my wax melts and then add my pigments and blend with a handheld blender. The mixture sometimes gives me tiny clumps. Is it ok to heat silicone gel or is it only used in cold process? I work in the garage, I have blenders only for mixing my ingredients and a small electric stove. As for the eyeliner, I purchased a premade base also. It is from diycosmetics.com and presumably safe. It contains TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE. I already formulate with it and added magnesium myristate and jojoba oil. Thank you very much for your expert opinion.