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Majestic Velvet Merlot

Intense Iron Oxide Pigment for Rich, Velvety Matte Finishes

INCI Name: Mica, Iron Oxides (CI 77491)

Achieve rich, velvety red tones with Majestic Velvet Merlot, an intensely saturated matte pigment. Composed of high-purity iron oxide on a natural mica substrate, its fine 1–10 µm particle size ensures a smooth, luxurious feel and seamless application. This TiO2-free, vegan pigment is perfect for creating bold, opaque color in lipsticks, eyeshadows, blushes, and nail lacquers, meeting key clean beauty standards.

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Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Matte Liquid Lipsticks & Lip Creams
Delivers exceptional opacity and a true matte finish with a smooth, non-gritty feel perfect for long-wearing liquid formulas.
Pressed Powder Eyeshadow & Blushes
Provides superior press-ability and excellent color payoff, allowing for the creation of dense, velvety matte powders.
Cream-to-Powder Foundations & Concealers
Easily disperses in anhydrous and emulsion systems to provide natural-looking, buildable matte coverage.
Anhydrous Color Balms & Stick Formulas
Offers excellent color stability and a rich, uniform hue in wax and oil-based stick applicators for lips and cheeks.
Solvent-Based Nail Lacquers
Provides a classic, creamy red finish with high coverage and stable suspension in nail polish formulations.
Loose Mineral Makeup Powders
Blends seamlessly into loose powder formulas to create rich, buildable color for foundation, blush, and eyeshadow.

Performance & Formulation Insights for Majestic Velvet Merlot

Engineering a True Velvet Matte Finish

Majestic Velvet Merlot achieves its signature rich, matte appearance through a high concentration of iron oxide fused to a finely milled mica platelet. The 1–10 µm particle size is critical; it minimizes light reflection that larger mica particles would create, resulting in a deep, opaque, and true matte color. This process ensures intense color payoff without sacrificing a smooth, velvety texture.

Technical Advantages in Formulation

The fine particle size distribution of Majestic Velvet Merlot ensures it disperses effortlessly and uniformly in various cosmetic systems, from anhydrous formulas to powders and emulsions. Its mica base enhances slip and skin adhesion, improving wear time and application feel. The high pigment load allows formulators to achieve full coverage at lower usage levels compared to standard synthetic colorants.

Key Formulation Benefits

  • Intense Color Saturation: High-purity iron oxide delivers deep, rich merlot tones for bold and dramatic color cosmetics.
  • Superior Matte Effect: Fine particle size provides a true, non-chalky matte finish with a luxurious, velvety feel on the skin.
  • Clean Beauty Compliant: Formulated to be TiO2-Free, Vegan, and Cruelty-Free, aligning with modern consumer demands.
  • Broad Application Versatility: Proven performance and stability across lip, eye, face, and nail applications for maximum formulation flexibility.
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Line/Series
Majestic
INCI Name
Mica, Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Physical Product Color
Red
Color Effect
Red
Effect Type
Matte
Material Type
Natural Mica, Powder, Pure Pigments
Certifications
Natural (ISO16128), TiO2 Free, Vegan & Cruelty Free
Particle Size
1-10 μm
Applications
Eye, Face, Lip, Nail

Frequently Asked Questions About Majestic Velvet Merlot

Its fine particle size (1–10 µm) and high concentration of iron oxide absorb light rather than reflecting it, which eliminates shimmer and creates a true, velvety matte finish.
Yes, Majestic Velvet Merlot is TiO2-free, vegan, cruelty-free, and based on naturally derived minerals, making it an excellent choice for clean and conscious beauty lines.
Absolutely. Its fine particle size ensures a smooth, non-gritty texture and provides the high opacity needed for one-swipe coverage in liquid lipstick.
The 1–10 µm range provides a soft, silky skin feel, helps prevent streaking during application, and contributes to its strong matte effect.
It offers excellent press-ability and adhesion due to its mica base, resulting in a soft, durable pressed cake with intense color payoff.
Yes, Mica and Iron Oxides are globally approved for use in color cosmetics for the eyes, face, lips, and nails.
No, this pigment is completely vegan. The red color is derived solely from iron oxide.

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