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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?

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    Yellow Oxide

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    Yellow Oxide is the backbone of any foundation recipe. We offer two hues of yellow oxide: Honey Yellow Oxide and Yellow Oxide.

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    D&C Yellow 10 Alum Lake

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    A bright yellow dye.

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    FD&C Yellow 5 Lake

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    Bright, lemon yellow lake color.

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    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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    Honey Yellow

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    Another oxide, but reminds you oh so much of the sweet bee pollen made by honeybees! <3 This item is being discontinued.  After we deplete our c...

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    TKB Matte Yellow Pop

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

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    Vivid Canary

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    A very vivid yellow sure to brighten your day!

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    Happy Yellow Craft Pigment

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

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