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Mystic Light Red

Professional Carmine-Free Red Pearl for High-Coverage Cosmetics

INCI Name: Mica, Titanium Dioxide, FD&C Red 40 Al Lake, Tin Oxide

Achieve a vibrant, light red color with Mystic Light Red, a mica-based pearl pigment perfect for cosmetic manufacturing. Coated with FD&C Red 40 Al Lake as a vegan alternative to carmine, its fine particle size ensures a smooth, satin finish with high coverage. Ideal for creating special effects in eye, face, lip, and nail formulations where rich, stable color is essential.

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Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Lipstick & Lip Gloss Formulations
Provides a vibrant, vegan-friendly red shade with a smooth satin finish, ensuring excellent color payoff and a comfortable feel on the lips.
Pressed Powder Eyeshadow & Blushes
Delivers high-coverage, buildable red color with excellent press-ability and skin adhesion for long-lasting wear.
Liquid Foundations & Complexion Products
Integrates seamlessly into liquid formulas to provide warmth and depth, creating a subtle, luminous satin effect on the skin.
Loose Highlighting & Finishing Powders
Offers a finely milled texture that imparts a radiant red sheen without adding sparkle, perfect for creating a soft-focus glow.
Solvent-Based Nail Lacquers
Ensures stable suspension and a uniform satin finish in traditional nail lacquers, providing a classic and sophisticated red hue.
Anhydrous Gels & Cream Makeup
Blends effortlessly into oil and silicone-based systems for cream blushes and eyeshadows, delivering consistent color and a smooth application.

Performance & Formulation Insights for Mystic Light Red

A Modern, High-Purity Red Alternative

Mystic Light Red is engineered as a superior, vegan alternative to traditional carmine-based red pigments. By coating natural mica platelets with FD&C Red 40 Al Lake, it delivers a bright, stable, and consistent red hue with a subtle satin luster. This composition avoids the formulation challenges and sourcing concerns associated with carmine, providing a reliable solution for clean and conscious beauty brands.

Optimized for Smoothness and Coverage

With a controlled particle size of 10–60 μm, this pigment is designed to provide exceptional coverage while maintaining a smooth, non-gritty texture. The fine platelets lay flat on the skin, creating a uniform film of color that feels luxurious and applies evenly. This makes it highly versatile, performing flawlessly in everything from delicate lip formulas to high-impact eyeshadows.

Key Formulation Benefits

  • Vegan & Carmine-Free: Delivers a vibrant red hue using FD&C Red 40, meeting the growing consumer demand for vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics.
  • High Coverage Satin Finish: Provides excellent opacity and a sophisticated satin effect, reducing the need for additional fillers or opacifiers in a formula.
  • Superior Formulation Stability: Offers excellent dispersibility and stability in a wide range of cosmetic systems, including powders, liquids, and anhydrous gels.
  • Broad Application Use: Approved for use in eye, face, lip, and nail polish applications, offering maximum versatility for product development.
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Line/Series
Mystic
INCI Name
Mica, Titanium Dioxide, FD&C Red 40 Al Lake, Tin Oxide
Physical Product Color
Red
Color Effect
Red
Effect Type
Satin
Material Type
Natural Mica, Powder
Certifications
Vegan & Cruelty Free
Particle Size
10-60 μm
Applications
Eye, Face, Lip, Nail

Frequently Asked Questions About Mystic Light Red

Mystic Light Red uses FD&C Red 40 Al Lake to create its color, making it a completely vegan and cruelty-free ingredient. It provides a more stable and cost-effective red compared to carmine, which is derived from insects.
Yes, all components, including FD&C Red 40 Al Lake, are FDA-approved for use in lip care and color cosmetic formulations in the USA.
This particle size range provides a smooth satin finish with high coverage, rather than a high-sparkle or glitter effect. It is ideal for creating elegant, color-rich products with a luxurious feel.
Yes, it is vegan, cruelty-free, and formulated without common ingredients of concern. While it contains Titanium Dioxide, its carmine-free status makes it a preferred choice for many clean beauty brands.
It disperses easily in liquid and cream bases, providing stable color and a subtle luminous effect without settling or creating a gritty texture.

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