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Impact Velvet Mica

Ultra-Fine Natural Mica for Smooth, Velvet Formulations

INCI Name: Mica (CI 77861)

Impact Velvet Mica is an ultra-fine natural mica powder that delivers a smooth, velvet-soft texture without visible shimmer. Its very fine particle size (1–15 µm) provides exceptional slip, adhesion, and a matte satin finish, making it ideal for foundations, pressed powders, and blush formulations. This TiO2-free, vegan, and natural pigment serves as an excellent base for building complex color effects.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Matte & Satin Foundations

Provides exceptional slip, adhesion, and a velvet-soft skin feel in liquid and powder foundations.

Pressed Powder Blush & Bronzer

Creates a smooth, matte satin finish with excellent color payoff and blendability.

Setting Powders & Finishing Powders

Delivers a flawless, soft-focus finish that blurs imperfections without shimmer.

Eye Primers & Base Products

Excellent base ingredient that improves adhesion and extends wear of color cosmetics.

Technical Profile: Formulating with Impact Velvet Mica

Ultra-Fine Mica for a Velvet-Soft Finish

Impact Velvet Mica is a pure, uncoated natural mica with an ultra-fine particle size (1–15 µm) that delivers an exceptionally smooth, velvet-soft texture. Without titanium dioxide or other metal oxide coatings, it provides a matte satin finish that enhances the feel and performance of any formulation while allowing other pigments and effects to take center stage.

Formulation & Application Advantages

The ultra-fine particle size of Impact Velvet Mica provides outstanding slip, adhesion, and skin feel in both pressed and liquid formulations. It serves as an excellent base in complex color systems, improving blendability and wear. Its transparent, non-reflective nature makes it ideal for matte foundations, setting powders, and any product where a smooth finish without shimmer is desired.

Key Formulation Benefits

Velvet-Soft Texture: Ultra-fine particles (1–15 µm) deliver exceptional slip and a silky skin feel.
No Visible Shimmer: Pure mica without metal oxide coatings provides a matte satin finish.
TiO2 Free: Ideal for formulations requiring titanium dioxide-free ingredients.
Clean & Conscious: Derived from natural mica and certified vegan, ferro free, and carmine free.

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Line/Series	Impact
INCI Name	Mica (CI 77861)
Physical Product Color	White
Color Effect	White/Clear
Effect Type	Satin
Material Type	Natural Mica, Powder
Certifications	Carmine Free, Ferro Free, Natural (ISO16128), TiO2 Free, Vegan & Cruelty Free
Particle Size	1-15 μm
Applications	Eye, Face, Lip, Nail

Frequently Asked Questions About Impact Velvet Mica

Impact Velvet Mica has an ultra-fine particle size of 1–15 µm, providing exceptional smoothness and a velvet-soft skin feel.

No, its ultra-fine particle size produces no visible shimmer. It delivers a matte satin finish ideal for matte and natural-look formulations.

Yes, Impact Velvet Mica is pure natural mica without titanium dioxide coating, making it TiO2 free in addition to being ferro free and carmine free.

Impact Velvet Mica is pure uncoated mica, while Impact Velvet contains mica coated with titanium dioxide. Velvet Mica provides a more matte finish and is TiO2 free.

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