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Bichroma Purple

Deep Satin Purple Pigment with Bold Color and Premium Formulation Benefits

Bichroma Purple textured pigment showcasing vibrant shades of purple and blue.
INCI Name: Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Mica (CI 77019), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Magnesium Stearate

Bichroma Purple is a deep, richly saturated purple pigment built on a bismuth oxychloride-coated mica substrate. Ultramarines provide the vivid purple color with excellent stability, while the BiOCl base ensures a luxurious satin finish with superior adhesion. Approved for eye, face, and nail applications. TiO2-free and vegan.

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Bichroma Purple textured pigment showcasing vibrant shades of purple and blue.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Pressed Powder Eyeshadows
Delivers a deep, saturated purple with a satin finish and excellent press-ability for bold, dramatic eye looks.
Cream & Liquid Eyeshadows
Disperses smoothly in cream and liquid systems for a rich, long-wearing purple satin effect with excellent adhesion.
Gel & Liquid Eyeliners
Creates a vivid purple line with smooth flow and intense color delivery for striking eyeliner effects.
Face Art & Creative Makeup
Provides impactful purple color for editorial face art, festival makeup, and creative applications.
Nail Lacquers & Gel Polishes
Produces a deep, sophisticated purple satin nail finish with excellent suspension and color consistency.
Smoky Eye & Evening Formulations
Works as a dramatic purple base in smoky eye palettes and evening-oriented eyeshadow collections.

Performance & Formulation Insights for Bichroma Purple

The Science of Soft-Focus Satin

Bichroma Purple creates its signature satin effect and exceptional coverage by coating a fine-particle mica with Bismuth Oxychloride (BiOCl) and Ultramarine Blue. The highly crystalline, platelet structure of BiOCl scatters light to produce a natural-looking luster and a soft-focus effect that subtly blurs fine lines and texture. This layered approach yields a deep, elegant purple with a smooth, non-glittery finish.

Advanced Formulation Benefits of Bismuth Oxychloride

The inclusion of BiOCl is central to Bichroma Purple’s performance. It imparts a uniquely luxurious, creamy skin feel and significantly enhances adhesion for long-wear applications. In pressed powder systems, BiOCl provides excellent binding properties, enabling smooth pressing, low fallout, and a velvety payoff that consumers associate with premium formulations.

Key Formulation Benefits

  • Outstanding Coverage: Delivers impressive hiding power, creating a soft veil of color that helps conceal imperfections for a flawless finish.
  • Elegant Satin Effect: Provides a smooth, subtle luster without sparkle—ideal for sophisticated matte and satin cosmetic lines.
  • Luxurious Skin Feel: The BiOCl base imparts a creamy, soft, high-adhesion texture for comfortable, long-lasting wear.
  • Clean Beauty Compliant: Formulated TiO2-free, vegan, and cruelty-free to support modern clean beauty standards.
  • High Versatility: Engineered for performance in pressed and loose powders, anhydrous creams, and solvent-based nail systems.
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Line/Series
Bichroma
INCI Name
Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Mica (CI 77019), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Magnesium Stearate
Physical Product Color
Purple
Color Effect
Purple/Violet
Effect Type
Satin
Material Type
Bismuth Oxychloride, Natural Mica, Powder
Certifications
Carmine Free, Ferro Free, TiO2 Free, Vegan & Cruelty Free
Particle Size
17-22 μm
Applications
Eye, Face, Nail

Frequently Asked Questions About Bichroma Purple

Ultramarines (CI 77007) provide the deep, vivid purple color. Ultramarine pigments are known for their excellent lightfastness and color stability.
No, due to the Ultramarines colorant, it is approved for eye, face, and nail applications only.
Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Mica (CI 77019), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Magnesium Stearate.
17–22 μm, providing a smooth, even finish with excellent color payoff.
Yes, it is TiO2-free, ferro-free, carmine-free, vegan, and cruelty-free.
Purple uses Ultramarines for a deeper, cooler purple tone, while Violet uses Manganese Violet for a lighter, more blue-violet hue.

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Bichroma Purple

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