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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?

  • D&C Red 33 Alum Lake
    D&C Red 33 Alum Lake
    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 3.00 - $ 136.65
    $ 3.00 - $ 136.65
    $ 3.00

    D&C Red 33 Alum Lake

    In stock

    This dye is a blue-red, more purplish or magenta than true red.

    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 3.00 - $ 136.65
    $ 3.00 - $ 136.65
    $ 3.00
  • Red Oxide, Red Shade
    Red Oxide, Red Shade
    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 2.50 - $ 205.95
    $ 2.50 - $ 205.95
    $ 2.50

    Red Oxide, Red Shade

    In stock

    Flat basic brick red iron oxide. A stable and staple color for all kinds of projects. This is a very intense hue and a little will go a long way.

    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 2.50 - $ 205.95
    $ 2.50 - $ 205.95
    $ 2.50
  • Carmine
    Carmine
    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 3.00 - $ 349.20
    $ 3.00 - $ 349.20
    $ 3.00

    Carmine (Bright)

    In stock

    5/23/23 Update:  We have discontinued our original Carmine and are now selling our Bright Carmine instead.  This is because the original and Bright...

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    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 3.00 - $ 349.20
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    $ 3.00
  • D&C Red 27 Alum Lake
    D&C Red 27 Alum Lake
    Sold out
    $ 6.65 - $ 290.65
    $ 6.65 - $ 290.65
    $ 6.65 - $ 290.65
    $ 6.65

    D&C Red 27 Alum Lake

    Out of stock

    Bright, almost fluorescent pink lake dye. Appropriately used to dye products for personal use for cosmetics generally, but not for eye area use.

    $ 6.65 - $ 290.65
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    $ 6.65
    Sold out
  • FD&C Red 40 Alum Lake
    FD&C Red 40 Alum Lake
    $ 2.50 - $ 190.00
    $ 2.50 - $ 190.00
    $ 2.50 - $ 190.00
    $ 2.50

    FD&C Red 40 Alum Lake

    In stock

    Red #40 is a dye commonly found in drugs and cosmetics.

    $ 2.50 - $ 190.00
    $ 2.50 - $ 190.00
    $ 2.50 - $ 190.00
    $ 2.50
  • Bright Carmine
    Bright Carmine
    $ 3.00 - $ 349.20
    $ 3.00 - $ 349.20
    $ 3.00 - $ 349.20
    $ 3.00

    Bright Carmine

    In stock

     We are now selling this product at the following link: Carmine (Bright)

    $ 3.00 - $ 349.20
    $ 3.00 - $ 349.20
    $ 3.00 - $ 349.20
    $ 3.00
  • Red Oxide - Blue Shade
    Red Oxide - Blue Shade
    $ 0.00 - $ 2.50
    $ 0.00
    $ 2.50 - $ 23.65
    $ 2.50 - $ 23.65
    $ 2.50

    Red Oxide - Blue Shade

    In stock

    Here is a standard red oxide, but with more of a blue, or burgundy or maroon hue. A great stable and staple color additive for all projects.

    $ 0.00 - $ 2.50
    $ 0.00
    $ 2.50 - $ 23.65
    $ 2.50 - $ 23.65
    $ 2.50
  • D&C Red 6
    D&C Red 6
    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 3.65 - $ 125.00
    $ 3.65 - $ 125.00
    $ 3.65

    D&C Red 6

    In stock

    D&C Barium Lake is a red lake dye with an orange tone.

    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 3.65 - $ 125.00
    $ 3.65 - $ 125.00
    $ 3.65
  • D&C Red 7 CA Lake
    D&C Red 7 CA Lake
    $ 3.00 - $ 2,438.95
    $ 3.00 - $ 2,438.95
    $ 3.00 - $ 2,438.95
    $ 3.00

    D&C Red 7 CA Lake

    In stock

    A medium shade red lake.

    $ 3.00 - $ 2,438.95
    $ 3.00 - $ 2,438.95
    $ 3.00 - $ 2,438.95
    $ 3.00
  • TKB Matte Red Pop
    TKB Matte Red Pop
    $ 3.50 - $ 115.50
    $ 3.50 - $ 115.50
    $ 3.50 - $ 115.50
    $ 3.50

    TKB Matte Red Pop (Reformulated)

    In stock

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

    $ 3.50 - $ 115.50
    $ 3.50 - $ 115.50
    $ 3.50 - $ 115.50
    $ 3.50
  • D&C Red 21 Alum Lake
    D&C Red 21 Alum Lake
    $ 0.00 - $ 2.50
    $ 0.00
    $ 2.50 - $ 108.65
    $ 2.50 - $ 108.65
    $ 2.50

    D&C Red 21 Alum Lake

    In stock

    Bright red.

    $ 0.00 - $ 2.50
    $ 0.00
    $ 2.50 - $ 108.65
    $ 2.50 - $ 108.65
    $ 2.50
  • 13 Cosmetic Pigments Sampler
    $ 11.65 - $ 11.65
    $ 11.65
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    $ 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
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    $ 11.65
  • Vivid Cardinal
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    $ 0.00
    $ 3.50 - $ 178.00
    $ 3.50 - $ 178.00
    $ 3.50

    Vivid Cardinal

    In stock

    This product is UV/Blacklight responsive. Product is cruelty-free, vegan, gluten free, paraben free, palm oil free, and does not contain formaldehyde.

    $ 0.00 - $ 0.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 3.50 - $ 178.00
    $ 3.50 - $ 178.00
    $ 3.50
  • Red 30 Talc Lake
    Red 30 Talc Lake
    $ 6.65 - $ 185.65
    $ 6.65 - $ 185.65
    $ 6.65 - $ 185.65
    $ 6.65

    Red 30 Talc Lake

    In stock

    Lake Dye.

    $ 6.65 - $ 185.65
    $ 6.65 - $ 185.65
    $ 6.65 - $ 185.65
    $ 6.65
  • Reformulated Neon Red
    Reformulated Neon Red
    $ 2.65 - $ 42.65
    $ 4.65
    $ 2.65 - $ 49.95
    $ 2.65 - $ 49.95
    $ 2.65

    Reformulated Neon Red

    In stock

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

    $ 2.65 - $ 42.65
    $ 4.65
    $ 2.65 - $ 49.95
    $ 2.65 - $ 49.95
    $ 2.65
  • Giggly Pink
    Giggly Pink
    $ 2.00 - $ 53.65
    $ 2.00 - $ 53.65
    $ 2.00 - $ 53.65
    $ 2.00

    Giggly Pink Craft Pigment

    In stock

    Intense non-cosmetic grade pigment. Generally stable and non-bleeding.

    $ 2.00 - $ 53.65
    $ 2.00 - $ 53.65
    $ 2.00 - $ 53.65
    $ 2.00
  • Tingley Red
    Tingley Red
    $ 3.00 - $ 53.65
    $ 3.00 - $ 53.65
    $ 3.00 - $ 53.65
    $ 3.00

    Tingley Red Craft Pigment

    In stock

    Intense non-cosmetic grade pigment. 

    $ 3.00 - $ 53.65
    $ 3.00 - $ 53.65
    $ 3.00 - $ 53.65
    $ 3.00