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Bichroma Brown

Premium Satin Pigment for Luxurious, High-Coverage Formulations

INCI Name: Bismuth Oxychloride, Mica, Iron Oxides, Magnesium Stearate

Achieve rich, earthy tones with Bichroma Brown, a high-performance satin pigment for cosmetic manufacturing. Engineered with a bismuth oxychloride base, it delivers exceptional coverage and a uniquely soft, luxurious feel. Ideal for creating high-end foundations, pressed powders, and lipsticks, this TiO2-free pigment meets key clean beauty standards while providing a sophisticated, soft-focus finish.

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Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Pressed Powder Foundation & Eyeshadow
Leverages the excellent binding properties of bismuth oxychloride for superior press-ability and a creamy, high-adhesion powder.
Liquid & Cream Foundations
Provides a smooth, blendable application with outstanding hiding power to conceal imperfections with a soft, satin veil.
Satin & Cream Lipsticks
Delivers rich, opaque color and a creamy texture, enhancing the tactile feel and wear time of lipstick formulations.
Cream-to-Powder Concealers & Blushes
Ensures a seamless transition from a creamy to a powder state, leaving a soft, non-greasy satin finish on the skin.
Solvent-Based Nail Lacquers
Offers excellent suspension and a sophisticated satin finish in nail polish, creating elegant, earthy shades with a subtle luster.
Anhydrous Stick & Pot Concealers
Integrates perfectly into hot pour systems, providing high-coverage color that glides on smoothly and feels lightweight.

Performance & Formulation Insights for Bichroma Brown

Rich Satin Color with Superior Hiding Power

Bichroma Brown achieves its elegant satin finish and deep brown color through a precise combination of iron oxides deposited onto a Bismuth Oxychloride-coated mica platelet. This engineered structure delivers exceptional opacity and hiding power, creating a soft-focus effect that helps conceal skin imperfections. The result is a sophisticated, low-luster finish perfect for natural and elegant makeup lines.

The optimized particle size distribution of 16–21 μm ensures a smooth laydown and refined appearance, avoiding high-shimmer reflections while maintaining a premium, satin radiance.

Technical Formulation Advantages

The use of Bismuth Oxychloride (BiOCl) as a key component offers significant functional benefits. Known for its unique crystalline structure, BiOCl imparts a distinctively smooth, creamy skin feel and enhances adhesion for longer wear.

In pressed powders, BiOCl acts as a superior binder, improving press-ability and reducing the need for additional binding agents. In liquid and cream systems, it disperses evenly to create homogenous, high-coverage formulas with a controlled satin sheen.

Key Formulation Benefits

  • Elegant Satin Finish: Creates a smooth, soft-focus effect with a subtle luster, ideal for sophisticated color cosmetics.
  • Exceptional Coverage: High-opacity iron oxides provide excellent hiding power to effectively conceal imperfections.
  • Luxurious Texture & Adhesion: The bismuth oxychloride base delivers a uniquely creamy feel and promotes superior adhesion for long-wearing formulas.
  • Clean Beauty Ready: Formulated without titanium dioxide (TiO2-free), and is vegan and cruelty-free to meet modern consumer demands.
  • Versatile Application: Proven performance across powders, liquids, creams, and anhydrous systems.
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Line/Series
Bichroma
INCI Name
Bismuth Oxychloride, Mica, Iron Oxides, Magnesium Stearate
Physical Product Color
Brown
Color Effect
Gold/Bronze, Nude
Effect Type
Satin
Material Type
Bismuth Oxychloride, Natural Mica, Powder
Certifications
TiO2 Free, Vegan & Cruelty Free
Particle Size
16-21 μm
Applications
Eye, Face, Lip, Nail

Frequently Asked Questions About Bichroma Brown

The satin effect is created by the unique crystalline structure of the bismuth oxychloride coating on the mica, combined with a controlled particle size of 16–21 μm, which provides a smooth, low-luster finish rather than a high-shimmer pearl.
Yes. Its composition is specifically designed for outstanding coverage and hiding power, making it an excellent choice for full-coverage liquid, cream, or powder foundations.
Absolutely. This pigment is compliant for use in lip products, where its bismuth oxychloride base helps provide a creamy texture and rich color payoff.
Bismuth oxychloride provides multiple benefits, including a luxurious, creamy skin feel, enhanced adhesion for longer wear, and improved press-ability in powder formulations.
Yes. It is formulated to be TiO2-free, vegan, and cruelty-free, making it suitable for formulations targeting the clean beauty market.

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