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Bichroma Yellow

High-Coverage Satin Pigment for an Elegant Soft-Focus Effect

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

Bichroma Yellow is a high-performance yellow pigment delivering an elegant satin effect with exceptional hiding power. Engineered with a bismuth oxychloride-coated mica base, it creates a soft veil of color that masks imperfections, making it the ideal choice for foundations, concealers, and pressed powders. This TiO2-free pigment ensures a luxurious feel and superior adhesion in any formulation.

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Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Liquid & Cream Foundations
Provides outstanding, buildable coverage with a creamy texture and soft-focus satin finish to minimize imperfections.
Pressed Powder Foundations & Blushes
Ensures excellent press-ability and payoff due to bismuth oxychloride, creating a smooth, adherent powder.
Cream & Stick Concealers
Offers superior hiding power for masking blemishes and discoloration while providing a smooth, non-caking application.
Satin & Cream Lipsticks
Delivers rich, uniform color and a comfortable, creamy feel for luxurious lipstick and lip cream formulations.
Eyeshadows (Pressed & Loose)
Creates a soft, elegant satin finish with a buttery texture that adheres well to the skin for long-lasting wear.
Solvent-Based Nail Lacquers
Disperses easily to provide a smooth, opaque satin yellow finish in professional nail polish formulas.

Formulation Advantages of Bichroma Yellow

Superior Hiding Power with a Soft-Focus Effect

Bichroma Yellow is engineered by coating mica platelets with Bismuth Oxychloride (BiOCl) and Iron Oxides. The crystalline BiOCl structure efficiently scatters light to produce a natural-looking soft-focus effect, while the iron oxides contribute intense, opaque color. This synergy enables full, even coverage that conceals imperfections without appearing heavy or chalky.

The result is a refined satin finish that minimizes texture and discoloration, ideal for complexion-forward formulas where a smooth, elegant look is essential.

Enhanced Texture and Adhesion

BiOCl imparts a luxurious, creamy slip and improves skin adhesion, elevating both wear time and user experience. In pressed powders, the platelet structure enhances binding, allowing for excellent press-ability, high payoff, and minimal fallout. In liquid and cream systems, it disperses uniformly to create stable, homogenous formulas with a velvety feel.

Key Formulation Benefits

  • Exceptional Coverage: Delivers outstanding opacity to effectively conceal imperfections.
  • Elegant Satin Finish: Provides a sophisticated, low-luster sheen that avoids the flat look of mattes and the high shine of pearls.
  • Luxurious Creamy Feel: Imparts a smooth, buttery texture in both powders and liquids for enhanced sensorial performance.
  • Clean Beauty Compatible: TiO2-free, vegan, and cruelty-free to meet modern formulation standards.
  • Excellent Press-ability: Ideal for pressed powders with superior binding and adhesion, reducing fallout.
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Line/Series
Bichroma
INCI Name
Bismuth Oxychloride, Mica, Iron Oxides, Magnesium Stearate
Physical Product Color
Yellow
Color Effect
Yellow
Effect Type
Satin
Material Type
Bismuth Oxychloride, Natural Mica, Powder
Certifications
TiO2 Free, Vegan & Cruelty Free
Particle Size
19-24 μm
Applications
Eye, Face, Lip, Nail

Frequently Asked Questions About Bichroma Yellow

Bismuth oxychloride provides a unique combination of superior coverage, a soft-satin finish, and a luxurious, creamy feel that enhances skin adhesion and press-ability in powders.
Yes. It is formulated without titanium dioxide (TiO2-free) and is certified vegan and cruelty-free, making it an excellent choice for clean beauty brands.
Due to the iron oxide and bismuth oxychloride coating, Bichroma Yellow offers significantly higher opacity and hiding power than typical pearlescent mica pigments.
Yes. All components in Bichroma Yellow are FDA-approved for use in lip care and color cosmetic applications.
The particle size ranges from 19–24 μm, providing a smooth texture and satin effect without visible sparkle.
While it contains natural mica and iron oxides, the inclusion of synthetically derived bismuth oxychloride and magnesium stearate classifies it as a specialty pigment rather than strictly natural.

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