Performance & Formulation Insights for Gemini CS-18
Advanced Color Travel with Silica Encapsulation
Gemini CS-18 achieves its dramatic copper color travel effect through a sophisticated composition of natural mica and iron oxides treated with silica. The silica layer enhances stability, provides a uniquely smooth feel, and optimizes light refraction to produce a more pronounced, vivid color shift as the viewing angle changes.
Optimized for High Coverage & Smooth Feel
The inclusion of CI 77491 (Iron Oxide Red) delivers high coverage and intense payoff with less product. The controlled 20–80 µm particle size ensures a smooth, non-gritty texture that is comfortable on skin and easy to incorporate across systems—from pressed and loose powders to liquid and gel formats.
Key Formulation Benefits
- Dramatic Color Travel: Creates a high-impact copper-shifting effect that adds depth and multi-dimensionality to color cosmetics.
- Superior Coverage & Payoff: Iron oxides provide excellent opacity and color saturation for professional-grade results.
- Smooth & Luxurious Texture: Silica treatment and tight particle control yield a silky, blendable feel with refined shimmer.
- Clean & Conscious Ready: TiO2-free, vegan, cruelty-free, and considered natural per ISO 16128 to meet modern clean beauty standards.
