Market segment · Makeup & color
Makeup is the least forgiving category in cosmetics: customers notice a shade that shifted between purchases, an eyeshadow that won't set, a lipstick that bleeds. Reproducing color demands well-characterized pigments, carefully controlled dispersions, and a rheology that holds from pilot batch to production line — no small feat when every pigment batch can vary and independent regional brands compete against multinationals with labs of their own.
How we support you
Our makeup catalog brings together 35 references: pigments and colorants, pearlescents and effect materials, silicone alternatives, emollients, and waxes that add body and slip. Every batch travels with its certificate of analysis (CoA), so your quality control releases color against data instead of memory. Request samples to adjust the shade in your own base, and use WhatsApp for what the catalog can't answer: compatibilities, dosage ranges, or that hard-to-find reference you've been chasing for weeks.
Pigments vary from batch to batch, and that variation shows up in the finished product. We deliver a certificate of analysis (CoA) with every batch shipped, and we recommend evaluating a sample against your color standard before each large purchase.
The market asks for formulas with fewer silicones, but consumers won't forgive the loss of slip. We carry 6 silicone alternatives and 9 emollients to rebuild that feel, with samples and documentation so you can benchmark against your current formula.
Not every colorant is suitable for lips or the eye area: Andean regulation restricts use by application zone. We share the manufacturer's documentation for each pigment so you can verify its regulatory status before you formulate, not after.
Functional families
These are the fastest-moving families in makeup & color. Each one opens the catalog already filtered for your sector.
Selection
Talc
Classic mineral filler in color cosmetics, prized for its slip, softness, and ability to dilute pigments. It is the historical base of loose and pressed powders, blushes, and eyeshadows. It is sold in cosmetic grade with supporting documentation from the manufacturer for each batch.
Mica (CI 77019)
Lamellar mineral with a platelet structure that provides soft luster, slip, and transparency to color products. It works as a texture filler in powders and eyeshadows, and is the traditional substrate for pearlescent pigments. Particle size defines the visual effect, from satin finishes to sparkle, depending on the manufacturer's grade.
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Red inorganic pigment with high stability to light and heat, a cornerstone of skin-tone coloration in makeup. Combined with yellow and black iron oxides, it allows the full range of foundations, concealers, and blushes to be built. The exact shade varies between manufacturers and batches, so validation against a color standard is recommended.
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Benchmark white pigment in the color industry, valued for its hiding power and opacifying capacity. It is the foundation of skin tones in makeup foundations and pressed powders, and is used to lighten pigment blends. Treated and untreated variants exist on the market; the specific grade is confirmed in the technical data sheet (TDS) of the available batch.
Cera Alba (Beeswax)
Classic natural wax that provides plasticity, body, and a creamy texture to lipsticks and stick products. Its compatibility with a wide range of oils and emollients makes it highly versatile in anhydrous systems. It is sold in yellow and bleached grades depending on the supplier.
Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163)
Classic pearlescent agent that provides a silky pearly luster and remarkable adhesion to the skin. It is used in pressed powders, eyeshadows, and nail polishes to achieve satin finishes with a creamy appearance. Protecting it from light during storage is recommended to preserve its appearance.
Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
High-intensity black inorganic pigment, a key player in eye products such as mascaras and eyeliners. It is also used in small proportions to darken and deepen skin tones in foundations and powders. Its stability to light makes it reliable in long-shelf-life formulas.
Boron Nitride
Lamellar ceramic material with an exceptionally soft feel, used as a high-end texturizer in powder makeup. It provides creamy slip, adhesion, and a light-diffusing effect associated with soft-focus finishes. It is used in premium powder, foundation, and eyeshadow formulas to elevate the feeling of luxury.
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Tell us what you produce: we'll build your quote with the batch documentation and support you on the technical and regulatory side.