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Gemini RG-18

Red-to-Green Color Travel Pigment with Bold Duochrome Shift on Silica-Coated Mica

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INCI Name: Mica (CI 77019), Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Silica

Gemini RG-18 is a bold duochrome color-travel pigment that shifts from rich red to green at different viewing angles. Built on a silica-coated natural mica substrate with Iron Oxide (CI 77491), the 20–80 μm particle range delivers a striking complementary-color shift. Approved for eye, face, lip, and nail use. TiO2-free, ferro-free, carmine-free, vegan, and cruelty-free.

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Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Duochrome Eyeshadow Palettes
Delivers a dramatic red-to-green color travel for bold, statement eye looks with complementary-color shifts.
Color-Shifting Highlighters
Creates a striking duochrome highlight that transitions from rich red to green across facial contours.
Lip Products & Color-Travel Lip Effects
Provides a captivating red-green shift in lipstick and gloss for editorial and creative lip looks.
Cream & Liquid Eyeshadows
Disperses smoothly in cream and liquid systems while preserving the full complementary-color duochrome effect.
Nail Lacquers & Duochrome Finishes
Produces an eye-catching red-to-green nail finish that shifts across the spectrum with movement.
Creative & Holiday Collections
A bold complementary duochrome ideal for creative makeup, holiday themes, and editorial collections.

Performance & Formulation Insights for Gemini RG-18

Engineering the Red-to-Green Color Shift

Gemini RG-18 achieves its captivating red-to-green color travel effect through a precise multi-layer coating of silica and iron oxides over a natural mica substrate. This advanced structure manipulates light interference and reflection, causing the perceived color to shift dramatically depending on the viewing angle. The result is a dynamic, fluid color transition that adds a premium, high-tech look to any cosmetic formulation.

Formulation Advantages of a Finer Particle Size

With a controlled particle size range of 20-80 µm, Gemini RG-18 offers a uniquely smooth and luxurious skin feel. This finer distribution enhances blendability in pressed powders, improves stability and helps prevent settling in liquid formulas, and provides a more uniform, high-coverage finish compared to larger particle color travel pigments. Formulators can achieve intense effects without sacrificing a refined texture.

Key Formulation Benefits

  • Dramatic Red-to-Green Shift: Creates a visually stunning color travel effect that is highly sought after in eye, face, lip, and nail cosmetics.
  • Smooth Texture & High Coverage: The fine particle mica base provides a creamy feel, excellent coverage, and a seamless application.
  • Clean Beauty Compliant: Formulated to be TiO2-Free, Vegan, and Cruelty-Free, aligning with the standards of modern clean beauty.
  • Versatile Application Use: Proven to perform exceptionally well across a wide range of cosmetic systems, from anhydrous powders to solvent-based liquids.
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Line/Series
Gemini
INCI Name
Mica (CI 77019), Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Silica
Physical Product Color
Green, Red
Color Effect
Green, Red
Effect Type
Color Travel
Material Type
Natural Mica, Powder, Silica
Certifications
Carmine Free, Ferro Free, Natural (ISO16128), TiO2 Free, Vegan & Cruelty Free
Particle Size
20-80 μm
Applications
Eye, Face, Lip, Nail

Frequently Asked Questions About Gemini RG-18

It shifts from rich red to green depending on viewing angle, creating one of the most dramatic complementary-color duochrome effects.
Yes, it is approved for eye, face, lip, and nail applications.
Mica (CI 77019), Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Silica. The silica coating enables the color-travel interference effect.
20–80 μm, optimized for visible duochrome color shift with smooth application.
Yes, Gemini RG-18 uses iron oxide colorant and is completely TiO2-free.
TiO2-free, ferro-free, carmine-free, vegan, cruelty-free, and Natural per ISO 16128.

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Gemini RG-18

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