Stick formats are taking center stage in personal care, celebrated for their convenience, portability, and mess-free application. Once limited to deodorants and lipsticks, sticks now span categories from skin care and sun care to solid perfumes. But while sticks may appear simple, crafting a high-performing, stable formula demands precision, the right ingredients, and formulation expertise.
The Building Blocks of Stick Success
Hallstar’s ingredient portfolio is filled with star performers perfect for your next stick innovation. Whether you’re aiming for superior spreadability, reliable structuring, or naturally-derived alternatives, we’ve got what you need.
Structurants & Emollients
- HallStar® CO-2090 (Arachidyl Alcohol): Adds structure, viscosity, and emolliency to stick formats
- HallStar® HCO (Hydrogenated Castor Oil): Castor-derived, it boosts spreadability, stability, and oil-water blending
- HallStar® PG3-S (Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate): PEG-free, helps sticks glide while rinsing off cleanly
- Sodium Stearate OP-100V and OP-200V: Traditional gelling agents with enhanced melt points
- HallStar® S-100 (Steareth-100): Fragrance solubilizer and structurant for demanding pH ranges
- HallStar® CO-1895 and FA 18/96-U (Stearyl Alcohols): Long-chain, plant-based fatty alcohols to avoid crystallization during cooling
Emollients & Solubilizers
- HallStar® C1215 Alkyl Benzoate Natural: Naturally-derived emollient ester with superior sensory properties
- HallStar® TEC (Triethyl Citrate): A mild solvent and odor-neutralizing agent with deodorant benefits
Emulsifiers & Functional Esters
- HallStar® PG10-DCDC (Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate): PEG-free O/W emulsifier; great for sensitive-skin formulations
Filler & Odor Control
- HallStar® MAG AL PLUS (Magnesium Hydroxide): Multi-functional deodorant ingredient that replaces aluminum and baking soda
Wash-Off Agent
- HallStar® PEG 400 DS (PEG-8 Distearate): Boosts rinse-off and reduces residue from solid formulas