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White Sapphire® Powder
Mineral Performance Ingredient for Cosmetic & SPF Formulations
High-purity mineral performance powder for cosmetic, skincare and sunscreen formulations, providing soft-focus optics and sun-protection enhancement.
Available in Matte for oil-control and shine reduction, and Glow for radiance enhancement and soft-focus refinement.
Developed and manufactured by Advance ZincTek, Australia.
Key Performance Benefits in Cosmetic Formulations
Oil Control Performance
Reduces excess surface shine and improves finish stability in complexion formulations.
White Sapphire® Matte supports oil management in foundations, pressed powders and long-wear cosmetic systems.
Texture and Sensory Optimisation
Improves slip, spreadability and overall sensory feel within powder, emulsion and anhydrous cosmetic formulations.
Soft-Focus Optical Effect
Creates light-diffusing properties that visually smooth skin texture and minimise the appearance of fine lines.
Used in colour cosmetics and complexion products to improve optical finish.
Pigment and Formula Adhesion
Supports pigment dispersion and adhesion in colour cosmetics, helping improve wear performance and formulation stability.
White Sapphire® Formulation Applications
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Sunscreen systems (including high-SPF formulations)
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Face powders, blushes, and foundations
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Lipstick, lip and eye pencils
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Cleansers, masks, and exfoliators
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Nail enamels and cosmetic coatings
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Deodorants, Moisturisers and lotions
White Sapphire
Matte and Glow Variants
White Sapphire® is available in two distinct variants designed to support different formulation goals. Use the guide below to identify the most suitable option for your desired finish, performance profile, and application.
White Sapphire Matte
Provides anti-sweat mattifying performance, oil control, and soft-focus finish enhancement for long-wear cosmetic and sunscreen formulations.
Suitable for systems requiring shine reduction, anti-sweat support, and improved finish stability.
White Sapphire Glow
Provides soft-focus optical enhancement and enhanced radiance for complexion
and sunscreen formulations.
Suitable for systems requiring glow enhancement, finish refinement, and improved visual skin luminosity.
Typical Usage Levels in Cosmetic Formulations
Typical usage levels vary depending on formulation type and desired performance. White Sapphire® powders can be incorporated across a wide range of cosmetic and personal care formulations.
Why Choose Advance ZincTek?
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Developed by Advance ZincTek, an Australian manufacturer of high-purity mineral ingredients for cosmetic and sunscreen formulations
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Engineered for performance in complexion, skincare and SPF formulations requiring optical refinement and finish optimisation
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Manufactured with controlled particle characteristics to ensure consistent formulation behaviour across production batches
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Supported by technical documentation, formulation guidance and regulatory alignment for global cosmetic markets
White Sapphire®:
From the Labs of Advance ZincTek
Backed by more than 25 years of mineral sunscreen and cosmetic ingredient development, Advance ZincTek supports formulation teams worldwide with technical expertise and performance-driven mineral materials.
White Sapphire® is supported by detailed technical documentation, formulation guidance and application insights to assist product development across sunscreen, skincare and colour cosmetic systems.
Manufactured in Australia under ISO, FDA and TGA-aligned standards, White Sapphire® delivers reliable performance, controlled particle characteristics and consistent quality across cosmetic production batches.