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Gemini IO-18

High-Coverage Color Travel Pigment for Rich Green-to-Gold Effects

INCI Name: Mica, CI 77491 (Iron Oxide), Silica

Achieve a dramatic green-to-gold color shift with Gemini IO-18, a high-performance color travel pigment. Built on a natural mica base coated with iron oxide and silica, this pigment provides exceptional coverage and a smooth application feel. Ideal for creating special effects in nail polish and eyeshadow, its formula is also TiO2-free, vegan, and cruelty-free, aligning with modern clean beauty standards.

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Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Pressed Powder Eyeshadows
Delivers high-impact, opaque color travel effects with a smooth texture and excellent press-ability in powder formulas.
Solvent-Based Nail Lacquers
Creates a striking duochrome effect in nail polish, offering excellent suspension and a vibrant green-to-gold shift.
Loose Powder Pigments & Highlighters
Provides a versatile, high-coverage powder perfect for use as a loose pigment or in face highlighters for a bold, shifting glow.
UV/LED Gel Nail Polishes
Maintains its chromatic integrity and suspends well in gel formulas for a long-lasting, salon-quality color travel manicure.
Lip Toppers & Special FX Lipsticks
Adds a unique, metallic color-shifting layer over lip products for artistic and high-fashion cosmetic applications.
Liquid & Cream Eyeshadows
Integrates seamlessly into liquid and cream bases for a smooth, high-coverage laydown of intense, shifting color.

Performance & Formulation Insights for Gemini IO-18

Achieving High-Coverage Color Travel

Gemini IO-18 creates its signature green-to-gold color travel effect through a precise coating of iron oxide and silica on a natural mica substrate. The high refractive index of the iron oxide layer produces a vivid chromatic shift while also providing exceptional opacity, resulting in a bold, high-coverage finish that stands out in any formulation.

Formulation Advantages for Modern Cosmetics

With a versatile particle size of 20-80 μm, Gemini IO-18 balances shimmer and smoothness, making it easy to incorporate into a wide range of cosmetic products without a gritty feel. It delivers excellent laydown and blendability in both powders and liquids.

Its composition is intentionally titanium dioxide-free, supporting clean and conscious beauty objectives while maintaining outstanding performance in eyeshadow, nail lacquer, and gel systems.

Key Formulation Benefits

  • Vivid Green-to-Gold Shift: Delivers a dynamic, high-impact color travel effect that adds value and sophistication to color cosmetic lines.
  • Superior Opaque Coverage: The iron oxide layer ensures excellent hide and coverage, perfect for one-swipe eyeshadows and nail lacquers.
  • Smooth & Blendable Texture: The refined particle size provides a smooth feel and allows for seamless blending in both powder and liquid applications.
  • Clean & Conscious Formula: Certified TiO2-free, vegan, cruelty-free, and natural (ISO 16128), aligning with key consumer-driven market trends.
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Line/Series
Gemini
INCI Name
Mica, CI 77491 (Iron Oxide), Silica
Physical Product Color
Brown
Color Effect
Green, Multi-Color
Effect Type
Color Travel
Material Type
Natural Mica, Powder, Silica
Certifications
Natural (ISO16128), TiO2 Free, Vegan & Cruelty Free
Particle Size
20-80 μm
Applications
Eye, Face, Lip, Nail

Frequently Asked Questions About Gemini IO-18

Gemini IO-18 is a color travel pigment that exhibits a strong chromatic shift from a deep green to a warm gold.
Yes, Gemini IO-18 is formulated to be TiO2-free, vegan, and cruelty-free. It is also classified as Natural according to ISO 16128 standards.
The particle size is 20-80 μm. This range provides a noticeable shimmer effect with a smooth texture that is not gritty, making it ideal for high-coverage applications.
Yes, this pigment is approved for use in eye, face, lip, and nail formulations, making it highly versatile.
The use of CI 77491 (Iron Oxide) as a coating on the mica substrate provides excellent opacity and high coverage compared to more transparent interference pigments.
Its density and particle structure allow for excellent suspension in most solvent-based and gel nail polish systems, minimizing settling.
Gemini IO-18 uses Natural Mica (CI 77019) as its substrate, which is then coated with iron oxide and silica to create the color travel effect.

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