69. The Lipstick Lab

No Filter with Kobo

In this episode of No Filter with Kobo, Gabby dives into one of the most iconic makeup categories—lipsticks—and explores the science behind achieving color, texture, and innovation. From high-pigment classic sticks to ultra-glossy vinyl finishes, she’s joined by Carl Orr, veteran formulator and consultant at Kobo Products, who shares deep insights into what it takes to create standout lip products, including ingredient choices, mold differences, and techniques for achieving vibrant, high-performance color.

Later, the conversation shifts to KLP-298-EU Powder Sensation Liquid Lip Color, a plastic-free cream-to-powder formula developed to match the performance of traditional microplastic-containing lipsticks. Elsie is joined by Urmi Dhamnaskar, a formulator at Kobo’s UK lab, who breaks down the multifunctional powders and ingredient technologies that create a weightless feel and soft-focus finish while staying aligned with clean beauty and regulatory goals.

Whether you're a formulator, brand developer, or simplycurious about what makes a great lipstick, this episode of The Lipstick Lab reveals how science, sustainability, and creativity come together on the lips.

To learn more about the Powder Sensation Liquid Lip Color formula, visit the link: https://www.koboproductsinc.com/formulations/KLP-298-EU.pdf

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Since 1987 Kobo has provided innovative, technology-basedraw materials to the cosmetic industry. The product range includes Surface Treated Pigments, Microspheres, Suncare and Color Dispersions, Silicone Fluids, Specialties, Natural Ingredients, Effect Pigments, Boron Nitride and Delivery Systems. Kobo has five locations, USA (Corporate Headquarters), France, Japan, Brazil, and UK and is represented globally by independent agents.

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