Modifiers and Additives Modifiers & Additives allow you to adjust the texture, coverage and finish of the foundation. You can also add serum additives to treat skin conditions and protect the skin. Modifiers and Additives allow you to create just the right foundation combination for your skin tone and skin type! Lip Plump Lip Plump Additive utilizes a natural, patented, tripeptide, to volumize, plump, hydrate, smooth the fine surface lines and improve lip contours. The “plump” action stimulates collagen production in the connective tissues. Copper Peptide Multi Mineral Complex Copper Peptide Multi Mineral Complex contains copper, manganese and zinc. These minerals stimulate collagen and elastin formation, diminish fine lines, firm the skin, improve skin strength, increase oxygenation and neutralize free radicals by stimulating the enzymatic function of antioxidant superoxide dismutase. Ultra Firming Botanical Additive Ultra Firming Botanical Additive contains soy protein which provides an immediate firming and tightening ‘flash’ effect that will last throughout the day. The soy protein also softens and smoothes the skin giving it a more radiant appearance. Thinner Thinner is used to sheer the foundation base (makes foundation more transparent) Thickener Thickener is used to give the foundation more body. This modifier changes the texture of the product only (it will not change the coverage). Coverage Enhancer is used to increase the foundation from medium coverage to hide slight imperfections (freckles, dark circles) to maximum coverage as a concealer or paramedical camouflage to cover more severe problems (hyper-pigmentation, post surgical bruising or discoloration, scars, tattoos). Moisture Additive Moisture Additive is a unique blend of avocado, grape seed, jojoba, and other botanical oils can be added to change the texture of formulas not for use of lip-glosses. Can be added to eyeshadow and or foundation. Hydrator Hydrator contains Sodium PCA & Ginseng and helps restore moisture in dehydrated skins. It is recommended for normal to dry skins. Oil Control Oil Control contains Chamomile, Irish Moss, Lemongrass, Nettle, and Red Rose Buds & Petals. It has astringent, purifying and calming qualities. It is recommended for oily skin. Texturizer Texturizer is made from mineral rich sea plants. It is genuine moisturizer that increases the barrier function of the skin. It smoothes the skin imparting a youthful appearance. Recommended for any skin type. Beneficial for dry, sun damaged or dehydrated skin. This product smoothes the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles. Pearl Pearl is a mica based product that gives luminous and light diffusing properties to the product. Mattifier Mattifier gives foundation a powder finish. It is ideal for camera-ready make-up or those with oily skin. Kaolin (also known as French Clay) absorbs any surface oil and helps keep a shine-free finish. Botanical Crème Complex Botanical Crème Complex can be used to add lubricating and moisturizing qualities to the enriched foundation base. It can also be added to a concealer. It is recommended for dry, dehydrated, sun damaged or mature skin. It contains the same botanicals and antioxidants that are in the foundations, which allow it to provide long-term anti-aging benefits. Suggested usage: 2 large scoops added to Enriched foundation. This product has long-term anti-aging benefits. *This product has oil in its base; therefore, if it is added to oil-free or matte base, it will not be oil-free. Body Builder Additive Body Builder Additive adds body moisture and luster to any custom blend lip product to create a super luxurious lipstick or a full- bodied lip glace Sunscreen Additive Sunscreen Additive contains Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone and Pomegranate Extract are used in the sunscreen to create a lightweight, non-greasy additive that can be used in a custom blend formula to increase the SPF. Pomegranate Extract when combined with Titanium Dioxide creates a natural sun protection booster that increases the SPF. Our foundations have an SPF of 6-8 without the sunscreen additive. With Sunscreen additive, the foundation has a quantifiable SPF of up to 22-24, not including the sunscreen boost from the Pomegranate Extract. Every 5 ml of Sunscreen Additive will increase the SPF by 4. A foundation with 20 ml of foundation base and 10 ml of Sunscreen Additive will have an approximate SPF of 14-16. Fringe Benefit Fringe Benefit locks in moisture, smooth and retexturize skin. Sodium PCA, Vitamin E and Dimethicone work in harmony to plump fine lines and restore radiance for healthier looking skin. Use under or added into foundation. Suggested usage: 2-4 pumps per foundation This product plumps fine lines and wrinkles. Ultra Soothing Botanical Complex Ultra Soothing Botanical Complex contains 5 synergistic botanicals: Butcher’s Broom, Hydrocotyle, Marigold, Horse Chestnut, Licorice and Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein. This combination of botanicals soothes, reduces redness and inflammation (rosacea) and improves circulation. Ultra soothing also improves under eye darkness by up to 65% when used in concealer. Silkening Modifier Silkening Modifier adds to the texture a silky smooth surface. Not for lip-glosses.