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Cosmetic Pigments & Dyes

A Pigment is a color additive which does not dissolve into its carrier and is not staining (except in really high concentrations in which case it could).  Pigments suspend in their carrier.  Pigments are flat and non-shimmery. They tend to be opaque. 

Dyes dissolve into a carrier (for the most part) and can be staining.  They are also brighter in hue.  They tend to be flat, non-shimmery and somewhat translucent.

Pigment companies will color Mica with a pigment (or sometimes with a dye) to produce the colored micas which you see all over our website, as well as in all kinds of makeup.  A lot of people call this blend Pigments, but really they are pigments mixed with shimmery mica!

Additional Resources:

- What is a Dye, Pigment, Mica?

- Why Eyes, But Not Lips?

  • Titanium Dioxide Oil
    Titanium Dioxide Oil
    $ 2.50 - $ 595.65
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    $ 2.50

    Titanium Dioxide Oil

    In stock

    Oil dispersible white pigment.

    $ 2.50 - $ 595.65
    $ 2.50 - $ 595.65
    $ 2.50 - $ 595.65
    $ 2.50
  • MyMix Press Base (Vegan)
    MyMix Press Base (Vegan)
    $ 2.50 - $ 31.65
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    $ 2.50

    MyMix Press Base (Vegan)

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    TKB's special blend of powders will help you successfully press your own mineral makeup and mica pigments. The material increases adhesion and pre...

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    $ 2.50 - $ 31.65
    $ 2.50 - $ 31.65
    $ 2.50 - $ 31.65
    $ 2.50
  • Magnesium Myristate (Vegan)
    Magnesium Myristate (Vegan)
    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 2.50 - $ 126.65
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    $ 2.50

    Magnesium Myristate (Vegan)

    In stock

    Base powder which improves performance of your products. Soft and translucent. Vegan.

    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 2.50 - $ 126.65
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    $ 2.50
  • Titanium Dioxide Water
    Titanium Dioxide Water
    $ 2.00 - $ 900.00
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    $ 2.00

    Titanium Dioxide Water

    In stock

    Water-dispersible white pigment.

    $ 2.00 - $ 900.00
    $ 2.00 - $ 900.00
    $ 2.00 - $ 900.00
    $ 2.00
  • 13 Cosmetic Pigments Sampler
    $ 11.65 - $ 11.65
    $ 11.65
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    $ 11.65

    13 Cosmetic Pigments Sampler

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    Sep 2018 Updated: You will receive Ultramarine Violet as a substitute for African Violet Ultramarine. The sampler includes the following pigments:T...

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    $ 11.65
  • Zinc Oxide, low-micron
    Zinc Oxide, low-micron
    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 2.50 - $ 999.95
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    $ 2.50

    Zinc Oxide, low-micron

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    Our low micron Zinc Oxide is used in cosmetics and lotions. It offers whitening power, coverage, adhesion, and UV protection. (You do remember the ...

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    $ 2.50 - $ 999.95
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    $ 2.50
  • Rice Powder, Kosher
    Rice Powder, Kosher
    $ 2.50 - $ 295.95
    $ 2.50 - $ 295.95
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    $ 2.50

    Rice Powder, Kosher

    In stock

    For veils and finishing powders.

    $ 2.50 - $ 295.95
    $ 2.50 - $ 295.95
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    $ 2.50