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Impact Satin Mica

Premium Natural Mica for a Smooth, Satin Finish and Enhanced Feel

INCI Name: Mica

Impact Satin Mica is a premium, 100% natural mica that provides a soft satin finish and luxurious feel to cosmetic formulations. Its fine particle size (7-9 μm) ensures a smooth application with excellent slip and transparency. Ideal for improving the texture of pressed powders, foundations, and creams, this vegan and TiO2-free pigment is a versatile functional ingredient for any formulator.

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Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Pressed Powders (Eyeshadow, Blush, Face Powder)
Improves press-ability and binding, reduces chalkiness, and adds a subtle, natural satin glow without sparkle.
Loose Mineral Powders & Foundations
Provides a smooth, non-greasy skin feel, enhances slip for better blend-ability, and offers a natural, soft-focus finish.
Cream-to-Powder Formulations
Contributes to a silky, transformative texture and helps create a refined satin effect upon application.
Liquid Foundations & Skin Tints
Functions as a natural texturizer, improving blend-ability and imparting a subtle luminosity for a healthy, skin-like look.
Lipsticks & Lip Balms
Enhances glide for a smoother, more even application and provides a soft satin sheen without a frosty or metallic look.
Cosmetic Emulsions (Lotions & Creams)
Adds a touch of visual brightness and a smooth, velvety after-feel to both body and face care products.

Performance & Formulation Insights for Impact Satin Mica

The Functional Advantage of Natural Mica

Impact Satin Mica is a functional filler engineered to enhance cosmetic formulations beyond color and effect. Composed of 100% pure mica, its naturally lamellar (platelet-like) structure is the key to its performance. These micro-platelets glide over each other and the skin, imparting superior slip, a creamy feel, and excellent adhesion. This makes it an indispensable tool for improving the texture and wear-time of powder and liquid-based products.

Achieving the Perfect Satin Finish

The satin effect of this mica is a direct result of its controlled particle size (D50 of 8μm). This fine grade is large enough to reflect light for a subtle, healthy sheen but small enough to avoid any visible sparkle or glitter. The result is a sophisticated, soft-focus finish that minimizes the appearance of fine lines while providing a natural, non-chalky appearance, making it a superior alternative to talc.

Key Formulation Benefits

  • Superior Texture & Feel: Provides exceptional slip and a creamy, luxurious feel, enhancing the sensory experience of any cosmetic product.
  • Natural Satin Finish: Imparts a subtle, soft-focus luminosity for a healthy skin look without unwanted sparkle or shimmer.
  • Improved Formulation Performance: Acts as a natural binding and anti-caking agent in pressed powders and improves the blend-ability of liquid formulas.
  • Clean Beauty Essential: Formulated with 100% natural, untreated mica, making it vegan, cruelty-free, and TiO2-free for simplified clean and conscious product development.
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Line/Series
Impact
INCI Name
Mica
Physical Product Color
White
Color Effect
Effect Type
Satin
Material Type
Natural Mica, Powder
Certifications
Natural (ISO16128), TiO2 Free, Vegan & Cruelty Free
Particle Size
7-9 μm
Applications
Eye, Face, Lip, Nail

Frequently Asked Questions About Impact Satin Mica

Its primary function is as a texturizing agent and functional filler. It improves slip, feel, and press-ability while providing a subtle, natural satin finish.
No, Impact Satin Mica is 100% pure, untreated natural mica (INCI: Mica).
The particle size is a fine 7-9 μm. This specific size is crucial for creating a smooth, non-sparkling satin effect and a silky skin feel, unlike larger particle micas which create shimmer or sparkle.
Yes, its excellent slip, soft feel, and binding properties make it a very effective and popular natural alternative to talc in many powder-based formulations.
Absolutely. It is a natural mineral pigment (ISO 16128), vegan, cruelty-free, and formulated without titanium dioxide, aligning perfectly with strict clean beauty standards.
Yes, it disperses well in liquid and cream bases, where it helps improve blend-ability, provides a subtle glow, and enhances the overall sensory feel.

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