Colorant

To demonstrate the viability of fungal pigments, Jesse Adler collaborated with a formulating chemist to create a makeup collection referred to as Alchemical Mycology.
[updated] Could Fungal Colorants Extend the Pigment Palette?
Jesse Adler is making headlines with her makeup collection Alchemical Mycology. The biomolecular scientist extracts pigments from mushrooms, lichens yeast and mold for her cosmetics; but one industry expert reminds us of the regulatory hurdles they face.
Jan 23rd, 2023
The six ingredients include two SunPuro Natural Annatto products, two SunPuro Natural Chlorophyll green colorants and two plant-based ingredients.
Sun Chemical Expands Natural Colorants for Cosmetics and Personal Care
The range is built on P2’s Citropol platform, which leverages upcycled forestry by-products from Forest Stewardship Council certified pine trees.
P2 Science Launches 10 Bio-based Citrosperse Pigment Dispersions
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Certification must be performed before the color additive is permitted for use in products marketed to U.S. consumers.
U.S. FDA Proposes Fee Increase to Certify Color Additives
If finalized, the proposed rule will implement a 10 cent per pound increase in color certification fees.
Nov 1st, 2022
Reflecks Dimensions Metallic Orange effect pigment is made using mica sourced from Sun Chemical’s mine in Hartwell, Ga.
Sun Chemical Launches Effects Pigments Flamenco Summit Orange, Reflecks Dimensions Metallic Orange
Flamenco Summit Orange and Reflecks Dimensions Metallic Orange complete the Flamenco Summit line of effect pigments, which are all made with mica sourced from Sun Chemical’s mine in Hartwell, Ga.
Oct 13th, 2022
The report frames these ideas within the overarching theme of “Cleaning up Clean Beauty,' which rallies the industry to align under clean beauty tenets.
[video] 2022-2023 Trends: Cleaning up ‘Clean’ Beauty, Revenge Glamour and More
Grant Industries introduces its 2022-2023 trends report, themed “Cleaning up Clean Beauty,” which rallies the industry to align under clean beauty tenets. It also unfolds future trends and formulation possibilities. Watch now; it's free.
Sep 26th, 2022
The Depigmenting Potential of Sulfur-containing Peptides
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The Depigmenting Potential of Sulfur-containing Peptides
SILAB presents LIGHTSKIN®, its newest biotechnology-based depigmenting active ingredient. Its sulfur-containing peptides limit melanogenesis and attenuate the visibility of pigment spots for a more even and radiant complexion.
Dec 2nd, 2022
Depixym was reportedly created to be fundamentally inclusive to all. The brand strongly believes in no positioning, no gender, no labels—just simply great products that anyone can use.
Read the Label: Depixym's Cosmetic Emulsion
This "Read the Label" looks at color and care with a focus on inclusive beauty products. The product under review is Depixym’s Cosmetic Emulsion Range, featuring key ingredients such as a color blend, synthetic fluorphlogopite and others.
Jul 14th, 2022
MiyoHAZE White’s properties display both wet and dry color fidelity with high opacity, resulting in a soft-focus effect in the end formulation.
Miyoshi America Launches MiyoHAZE White, TiO2-like Opacifying Powder
MiyoHAZE White’s properties display both wet and dry color fidelity with high opacity, resulting in a soft-focus effect in the end formulation.
May 16th, 2022
According to Sandream, these pigments were created using vacuum deposition, which is what gives these pigments the vivid color effect.
Sandream Showcases 6 SilikMira Pastels
Showcased at NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2022, this collection comprises superfine silica flake, titanium dioxide and iron oxides, or ferric ferrocyanide.
May 5th, 2022
Each cosmetic-grade pigment dispersion is a patented silicone alternative emollient.
P2 Science Creates 9 CitroSperse Pigment Dispersions
Each cosmetic-grade pigment dispersion is a patented silicone alternative emollient.
May 4th, 2022
Pictured: Reflecks MD Midnight Teal
Sun Chemical Debuts Glitter Pigments and Natural Mica Pigment
Sun Chemical debuted these pigment releases at in-cosmetics Global 2022.
Apr 14th, 2022
Air pollution induces oxidative stress that can cause skin damage. Keratin powder from wool can bind and neutralize pollutant species. This material was utilized to create a color pigment and tested, as described here, in vitro and ex vivo for its NO2-abs
Wool Powder and Pigments for Pollution Protection—A Proposal
Air pollution induces oxidative stress that can cause skin damage. Keratin powder from wool can bind and neutralize pollutant species. This material was utilized to create a color pigment and tested, as described here, in vitro and ex vivo for its NO2-abs
Apr 1st, 2022
Gransense+ is designed to give compatible options for creating high-performance natural formulations that can include SPF, blurring, long wear, and/or color cosmetics such as foundations and concealers.
Grant's Gransense+ Adds Sensory and Multifunctional Benefits Naturally
Gransense+ offers natural sensory and multifunctional capabilities such as SPF, blurring, long wear and/or color possibilities.
Mar 31st, 2022