Technical Profile & Formulation Guide for Fiesta Hydrangea Blue
The Role of Surface Treatment in Performance
Fiesta Hydrangea Blue is surface-treated with triethoxycaprylylsilane, a functional silicone that renders the pigment hydrophobic (water-repellent). This advanced coating enhances formulation aesthetics by delivering a silkier texture, superior skin adhesion for long wear, and improved compatibility in oil and silicone-based systems. The result is a more luxurious, blendable finish with better payoff and staying power across a variety of product formats.
Advanced Color Purity from Synthetic Mica
Built on a synthetic fluorphlogopite substrate, this pigment offers exceptional purity and consistency compared to natural mica. The synthetic base provides a brighter, cleaner periwinkle blue hue with lower levels of heavy metals, supporting consistent batch-to-batch quality and simplifying compliance with global cosmetic regulations. Formulators can achieve vibrant, reliable color without the impurities that can dull natural mineral pigments.
Key Formulation Benefits
- Enhanced Sensory Experience: Surface treatment delivers a uniquely smooth, silky texture and luxurious skin feel.
- Improved Wear & Adhesion: Hydrophobic coating boosts adhesion and moisture resistance for longer-lasting applications.
- Vibrant Color & Shimmer: Synthetic mica base ensures a bright, clean periwinkle blue with a high-purity shimmer.
- Excellent Formula Compatibility: Disperses easily in oils and silicones, ideal for pressed powders, anhydrous formats, and emulsions.
- Versatile Particle Size (20–80 µm): Provides a smooth, visible shimmer without a gritty or glittery texture.