As we age, our skin dramatically loses its ability to fluoresce blue and
green light (figure 1, above). This lack of fluorescence leads to a
prematurely aged, and unhealthy appearance. Granpowder Lumière compensates
for this deficiency by emitting and scattering BOTH BLUE and GREEN light,
emulating the emission pattern of young, healthy skin.
How It Works
When delivered to the skin, the Granpowder Lumière particles
manipulate incident light by converting invisible UV light to blue light
(photoluminescence) and selectively scattering favorable blue and green
light. The particles settle in the wrinkle (figure 2) and subtly illuminate
a blue glow which decreases the appearance of wrinkles. This leads to
youthful looking skin as the appearance of shadows, wrinkles, pigmentations
and discolorations are diminished. All six Lumière powders
glow an intense blue color when illuminated by UV light and scatter all
wavelengths of light resulting in a dramatically enhanced "Soft-Focus Effect".
Photoluminescent Diamond Core
Granpowder Lumière powders are micron sized polymethylsilsesquioxane
spherical powders with an entrapped photoluminescent diamond core (Figure 3).
The diamonds are NOT a physical blend and there are NO loose diamonds.
The Lumière particles feel and formulate identically to
unmodified PSQ.
In vivo substantiation performed at AMA Laboratories proves efficacy
Quantification of the wrinkle condition was performed employing a
ten point monadic scale, with one (1) representing the fewest,
least prominent fine lines and wrinkles and ten (10) showing the
maximum number of deep fine lines and wrinkles.
Quantification of pore size was performed employing a ten point
monadic scale, with one (1) representing the least prominent pores
and ten (10) showing the maximum size and visual appearance of pores.
Increase in Luminosity - Decrease in Redness
Scanning Electron Micrographs of Lumiere
Data obtained by Dr. Andrea Holmes, Doane College (Crete, NE)
Six Powders Available
All six Granpowder Lumière powders emit the same intense blue glow
when illuminated by long wave UV. The colored powders contain D&C dyes
complexed to the diamond in such a way that they neutralize skin
discolorations without leaving an opaque and mask like appearance (Figure 4).
The dyes are also entrapped in the core and will not leach into a formula.
The synergy between the optically transparent PSQ, photoluminescent diamond,
and complexed D&C dye leaves skin looking young, even toned and healthy.
Granpowder Lumière are the first particles that exhibit BOTH
photoluminescence and color correcting capabilities. Analogous to a painter's
palette, the powders can be blended together to create unique and radiant
shades, specific to the intended application.
Applications: Pressed and loose powders, gels, lotions, creams, eye
makeup, hair care, special effects makeup.
Why Use Colored Lumière?
The Old Method: Historically, unfavorable skin discolorations are
neutralized by applying opaque pigments which physically cover the blemish
(figure 4a). The pigments are simply spackled on and lead to a dull and
mask like appearance because incident light is only absorbed.
A New Approach:Granpowder Lumière particles are optically
transparent to incident light and alter the perceived appearance of the
skin by refracting favorable light (figure 4b). All Granpowder Lumière
powders photoluminesce the same intense blue color, thereby combining
color correcting and photoluminescence. Each powder can be used independently
or combined to create unique shades, specific to the intended application.
All Granpowder Lumière Powders Glow The Same Blue Color When Illuminated By Long Wave UV
Benzimidazole
Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) Green 6 (and) Yellow 11
(each particle contains a proprietary blend of D&C Green 6 and Yellow 11 to give a unique green appearance)
INCI name (EU):
Benzimidazole
Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) CI 61565 (and) CI 47000
Decreases redness and dark circles, enhancing whiteness, evening pigmentation and increasing luminosity
Lumière: (green color)
Specifically for decreasing redness, evening pigmentation and increasing luminosity
Lumière: (yellow color)
Specifically for dark circles, masking the appearance of bruises and dark skin imperfections
Granpowder Lumiere Series
As we age, our skin dramatically loses its ability to fluoresce blue and green light. This lack of fluorescence leads to a prematurely aged, and unhealthy appearance. Granpowder Lumière compensates for this deficiency by emitting and scattering BOTH BLUE and GREEN light, emulating the emission pattern of young, healthy skin.
When delivered to the skin, the Granpowder Lumière particles
manipulate incident light by converting invisible UV light to blue light
(photoluminescence) and selectively scattering favorable blue and green
light. The particles settle in the wrinkle (figure 2) and subtly illuminate
a blue glow which decreases the appearance of wrinkles. This leads to
youthful looking skin as the appearance of shadows, wrinkles, pigmentations
and discolorations are diminished. All six Lumière powders
glow an intense blue color when illuminated by UV light and scatter all
wavelengths of light resulting in a dramatically enhanced "Soft-Focus Effect".
Granpowder Lumière powders are micron sized polymethylsilsesquioxane
spherical powders with an entrapped photoluminescent diamond core (Figure 3).
The diamonds are NOT a physical blend and there are NO loose diamonds.
The Lumière particles feel and formulate identically to
unmodified PSQ.
All six Granpowder Lumière powders emit the same intense blue glow
when illuminated by long wave UV. The colored powders contain D&C dyes
complexed to the diamond in such a way that they neutralize skin
discolorations without leaving an opaque and mask like appearance (Figure 4).
The dyes are also entrapped in the core and will not leach into a formula.
The synergy between the optically transparent PSQ, photoluminescent diamond,
and complexed D&C dye leaves skin looking young, even toned and healthy.
Granpowder Lumière are the first particles that exhibit BOTH
photoluminescence and color correcting capabilities. Analogous to a painter's
palette, the powders can be blended together to create unique and radiant
shades, specific to the intended application.
(violet color)
(pink color)
(white color)
(aqua color)
(green color)
(yellow color)