Dosage form Dosage form Typical cosmetic products Relevant microstructural descriptors
Solid
Stick
Lipstick, contour stick
Droplet size
Tablet Foundation tablet, eyeshadow Tablet size, porosity, pore size
Powder/granule Facial powder, blush Porosity, pore size, particle size and shape
Semi-solid
Paste
Facial-mask paste, skin paste
Emulsion type, droplet size
Gel Eye gel, aftershave gel /
Ointment Hair pomade, facial scrub Droplet size
Cream Hair cream, hand cream Emulsion type, droplet size
Liquid
Lotion
Body lotion, lip gloss
Droplet size
Suspension Nail polish, mascara Particle size and shape
Solution Perfume, makeup remover /
Gas Aerosol Hair spray, shaving foam Droplet size