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Granpowder Lumière

PSQ Diamond Core Powder


The Most Technologically Advanced
Soft-Focus Particle Ever


Background
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

Granpowder Lumière

Appearance:White powder
INCI name (US):Benzimidazole Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Granpowder Lumière-G

Appearance:Aqua powder
INCI name (US):Benzimidazole Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) Green 6
INCI name (EU):Benzimidazole Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) CI 61565
INCI name (Japan):Benzimidazole Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) Midori202

Granpowder Lumière-Y

Appearance:Yellow powder
INCI name (US):Benzimidazole Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) Yellow 11
INCI name (EU):Benzimidazole Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) CI 47000
INCI name (Japan):Benzimidazole Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) Ki204

Granpowder Lumière Eye & Lip Yellow

Appearance:Pink powder
INCI name (US):Benzimidazole Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) Yellow 5 Lake

Granpowder Lumière-V

Appearance:Violet powder
INCI name (US):Benzimidazole Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) Violet 2
INCI name (EU):Benzimidazole Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) CI 60725
INCI name (Japan):Benzimidazole Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) Murasaki201

Granpowder Lumière-R

Appearance:Pink powder
INCI name (US):Benzimidazole Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) Red 17
INCI name (EU):Benzimidazole Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) CI 26100
INCI name (Japan):Benzimidazole Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) Aka225

Granpowder Lumière Eye & Lip Red

Appearance:Pink powder
INCI name (US):Benzimidazole Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) Red 40 Lake

Granpowder Lumière-G/Y

Appearance:Green powder
INCI name (US):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
INCI name (Japan):Benzimidazole Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) Midori202 (and) Ki204
Some Applications of Colored Lumière


When formulated correctly, all Lumière powders will brighten appearance, increase luminosity, minimize pores and decrease the appearance of wrinkles
Lumière- (violet color) Specifically for undereye shadows, greying hair and to brighten darker complexions
Lumière- (pink color) Specifically for adding a red bloom to the complexion
Lumière- (white color) Adding luminosity, brightening appearance, evening complexion, decreasing wrinkles and minimizing pores
Lumière- (aqua color) 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


Formulas Demonstrating This Product

Luminous Concealer - Demo Formula with Granpowder Lumière