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Gemini RG-18

High-Performance Red-to-Green Color Shift Pigment

INCI Name: Mica, Silica, Iron Oxides

Achieve a dramatic red-to-green color shift with Gemini RG-18. This natural mica-based pigment is engineered with a fine 20-80 µm particle size for a smooth, seamless application and high coverage. Ideal for creating captivating special effects in eyeshadow and nail polish, this TiO2-free pigment meets key clean beauty standards.

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Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Pressed Powder Eyeshadows
Delivers a smooth, high-coverage color travel effect with minimal fallout and excellent blendability due to its fine particle size.
Solvent & Gel-Based Nail Lacquers
Provides excellent suspension and a dramatic red-to-green color shift for unique, high-impact nail cosmetics.
Liquid & Gel Eyeliners
Creates a striking metallic line with a vivid color travel effect, flowing smoothly through precision applicators without clogging.
Anhydrous Lip Toppers & Gloss
Provides a stunning duochrome effect in anhydrous lip glosses or lipstick toppers for a multi-dimensional finish.
Pressed Highlighters & Bronzers
Offers unique highlighting and bronzing effects with a surprising color shift, perfect for innovative face makeup.
Loose Pigment Powders
Functions as a high-impact loose powder for artistic makeup, showcasing a vivid and smooth red-to-green color shift.

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, Silica, Iron Oxides
Physical Product Color
Multi-Color
Color Effect
Green, Multi-Color, Red
Effect Type
Color Travel
Material Type
Natural Mica, Powder
Certifications
Natural (ISO16128), TiO2 Free, Vegan & Cruelty Free
Particle Size
20-80 μm
Applications
Eye, Face, Lip, Nail

Frequently Asked Questions About Gemini RG-18

The color shift is an optical effect created by coating natural mica with precise layers of silica and iron oxides, which causes light to interfere and reflect different colors at different angles.
Yes. Gemini RG-18 is TiO2-free, vegan, cruelty-free, and based on natural mica, making it an excellent choice for formulations targeting the clean beauty market.
This finer particle size range provides a smoother, more luxurious feel, better skin adhesion, and improved blendability compared to larger particle pigments, while still delivering a high-impact color effect.
Yes. Gemini RG-18 is approved for use in lip applications, making it ideal for creating stunning color-shifting lip toppers, glosses, and metallic-effect lipsticks.
The substrate is natural mica, which provides the pigment with its pearlescent luster and smooth texture.
No. Gemini RG-18 is formulated to be completely TiO2-free.
It is ideal for special effect color cosmetics where a dramatic color shift is desired, such as in eyeshadows, nail lacquers, eyeliners, and highlighters.

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