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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?

  • FD&C Blue 1 Alum Lake
    FD&C Blue 1 Alum Lake
    $ 3.00 - $ 335.00
    $ 3.00 - $ 335.00
    $ 3.00 - $ 335.00
    $ 3.00

    FD&C Blue 1 Alum Lake

    In stock

    This blue is a "lake" color, which is a hybrid between a "dye" and a "pigment".

    $ 3.00 - $ 335.00
    $ 3.00 - $ 335.00
    $ 3.00 - $ 335.00
    $ 3.00
  • Ultramarine Blue
    Ultramarine Blue
    $ 2.50 - $ 80.65
    $ 2.50 - $ 80.65
    $ 2.50 - $ 80.65
    $ 2.50

    Ultramarine Blue

    In stock

    A classic, basic blue pigment. Historically, ultramarine blue was made by grinding down the semi-precious stone, lapis lazuli. For cosmetic manufac...

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    $ 2.50 - $ 80.65
    $ 2.50 - $ 80.65
    $ 2.50 - $ 80.65
    $ 2.50
  • 13 Cosmetic Pigments Sampler
    $ 11.65 - $ 11.65
    $ 11.65
    $ 11.65 - $ 11.65
    $ 11.65

    13 Cosmetic Pigments Sampler

    In stock

    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 - $ 11.65
    $ 11.65
    $ 11.65 - $ 11.65
    $ 11.65
  • Pigment Blue 15
    Pigment Blue 15
    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 3.00 - $ 106.95
    $ 3.00 - $ 106.95
    $ 3.00

    Pigment Blue 15

    In stock

    Unique blue pigment.

    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 3.00 - $ 106.95
    $ 3.00 - $ 106.95
    $ 3.00
  • Reborn Ferric Ferrocyanide
    $ 3.00 - $ 455.00
    $ 455.00
    $ 3.00 - $ 455.00
    $ 3.00 - $ 455.00
    $ 3.00

    Reborn Ferric Ferrocyanide

    In stock

    Ferric Ferrocyanide is a flat blue pigment also known as Iron Blue and Prussian Blue.

    $ 3.00 - $ 455.00
    $ 455.00
    $ 3.00 - $ 455.00
    $ 3.00 - $ 455.00
    $ 3.00
  • TKB Matte Blue Pop
    TKB Matte Blue Pop
    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 2.65 - $ 59.65
    $ 2.65 - $ 59.65
    $ 2.65

    TKB Matte Blue Pop

    In stock

    A ready-to-wear matte powder, lovely blue.

    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 2.65 - $ 59.65
    $ 2.65 - $ 59.65
    $ 2.65
  • Reformulated Neon Blue
    Reformulated Neon Blue
    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 2.65 - $ 90.95
    $ 2.65 - $ 90.95
    $ 2.65

    Reformulated Neon Blue

    In stock

    This product is technical grade and is not intended for use in any cosmetic product. Bright Blue pigment for soap making and crafts.

    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 2.65 - $ 90.95
    $ 2.65 - $ 90.95
    $ 2.65
  • TKB Turquoise Blue
    TKB Turquoise Blue
    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 3.65 - $ 102.65
    $ 3.65 - $ 102.65
    $ 3.65

    TKB Turquoise Blue

    In stock

    Soap stable and non-bleeding. Not approved for cosmetic use in the USA but is approved for cosmetic use in the EU.

    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 3.65 - $ 102.65
    $ 3.65 - $ 102.65
    $ 3.65