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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?

  • Chromium Oxide Green
    Chromium Oxide Green
    $ 3.00 - $ 199.95
    $ 3.00 - $ 199.95
    $ 3.00 - $ 199.95
    $ 3.00

    Chromium Oxide Green

    In stock

    Chromium Oxide Green is a flat, matte, medium green pigment.

    $ 3.00 - $ 199.95
    $ 3.00 - $ 199.95
    $ 3.00 - $ 199.95
    $ 3.00
  • Hydrated Chromium Oxide
    Hydrated Chromium Oxide
    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 2.00 - $ 814.95
    $ 2.00 - $ 814.95
    $ 2.00

    Hydrated Chromium Oxide

    In stock

    Rather bright blueish-green pigment. Lovely especially in soapmaking and handmade toiletries.

    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 2.00 - $ 814.95
    $ 2.00 - $ 814.95
    $ 2.00
  • 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
  • Nite Glow Powder
    Nite Glow Powder
    $ 3.00 - $ 66.95
    $ 3.00 - $ 66.95
    $ 3.00 - $ 66.95
    $ 3.00

    Nite Glow Powder

    In stock

    Nite Glow is our 15-minute glow-in-the-dark powder. It is whitish in shade with a familiar greenish glow. When we leave at the end of the day, it i...

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    $ 3.00 - $ 66.95
    $ 3.00 - $ 66.95
    $ 3.00 - $ 66.95
    $ 3.00
  • Reformulated Neon Green
    Reformulated Neon Green
    $ 2.65 - $ 49.95
    $ 2.65 - $ 49.95
    $ 2.65 - $ 49.95
    $ 2.65

    Reformulated Neon Green

    In stock

    This product is technical grade and is not intended for use in any cosmetic product. Bright green pigment for soapmaking and crafts.

    $ 2.65 - $ 49.95
    $ 2.65 - $ 49.95
    $ 2.65 - $ 49.95
    $ 2.65
  • TKB Matte Green Pop
    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 2.50 - $ 59.65
    $ 2.50 - $ 59.65
    $ 2.50

    TKB Matte Green Pop

    In stock

    Matte Green Pop is a "Ready-to-Wear" matte powder, however you are also free to use it in your formulations!

    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 2.50 - $ 59.65
    $ 2.50 - $ 59.65
    $ 2.50
  • 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
  • Pigment Green 7
    $ 3.65 - $ 279.95
    $ 3.65 - $ 279.95
    $ 3.65 - $ 279.95
    $ 3.65

    Pigment Green 7

    In stock

    This product is WATER Soluble, not Oil.

    $ 3.65 - $ 279.95
    $ 3.65 - $ 279.95
    $ 3.65 - $ 279.95
    $ 3.65