Optique Pearl Red

High-Performance Red Pearl for Luminous Satin Effects

INCI Name: Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide

Achieve a classic, luminous red pearl finish with Optique Pearl Red. This versatile cosmetic pigment uses a precise coating of titanium dioxide on a natural mica base to create a beautiful satin effect with a red iridescent highlight. Ideal for adding a subtle, brightening glow to foundations, eyeshadows, lipsticks, and nail lacquers, its 10-60 µm particle size ensures a smooth, luxurious feel in any formulation.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Luminous Foundations & Primers

Imparts a subtle, brightening red iridescence that cancels sallowness and enhances skin's natural radiance for a healthy-glow finish.

Pressed Powder Eyeshadow & Blushes

Provides a smooth, satin texture with a soft red sheen, ensuring excellent press-ability and a creamy feel in powder formulations.

Pearlescent Lipsticks & Glosses

Delivers a classic pearl effect in lip products, creating a fuller appearance with a sophisticated red luster without adding texture.

Solvent-Based Nail Lacquers

Creates a timeless, pearlescent red finish in nail polish, offering excellent suspension and a uniform, streak-free application.

Shimmering Body Lotions & Creams

Integrates seamlessly into emulsions to provide an all-over, sun-kissed red radiance and a healthy-looking skin finish.

Cream-to-Powder Formulations

Adds a soft, buildable red pearl highlight that blends effortlessly into skin for a smooth, non-greasy satin effect.

Understanding the Optics of Optique Pearl Red

Creating Color Through Light Interference

Optique Pearl Red produces its signature effect not from traditional absorption pigments, but from the physics of light interference. This pigment is engineered by depositing a highly controlled, thin layer of Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) onto a natural mica platelet. When white light strikes this coated platelet, it separates into its component parts, producing a dual color effect—one color is reflected (red), and its complementary color is transmitted. The result is a luminous, iridescent effect that shifts with the viewing angle.

Formulation Benefits of a Classic Pearl Structure

The 10–60 μm particle size range provides a classic satin to pearl finish that is highly versatile. It is large enough to create visible luster but small enough to ensure a smooth, non-gritty texture that is suitable for all applications, including lip products. The natural mica substrate offers a combination of transparency, luster, and slip, making it easy to incorporate into various cosmetic systems, from pressed powders to liquid emulsions.

Key Formulation Benefits

Subtle Red Iridescence: Creates a soft, luminous red pearl effect perfect for brightening and adding dimension without intense sparkle.
Smooth, Satin Texture: The fine particle size distribution ensures a luxurious, silky feel on the skin, enhancing the sensory experience of the final product.
Broad Application Use: Approved and stable for use in all cosmetic applications, including eye, face, lip, and nail formulations.
Clean & Conscious: Certified as Natural (ISO16128), vegan, and cruelty-free, aligning with key clean beauty market trends.

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Line/Series	Optique
INCI Name	Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide
Physical Product Color	White
Color Effect	Red, White/Clear
Effect Type	Pearl
Material Type	Natural Mica, Powder
Certifications	Natural (ISO16128), Vegan & Cruelty Free
Particle Size	10-60 μm
Applications	Eye, Face, Lip, Nail

Frequently Asked Questions About Optique Pearl Red

It uses light interference, not a red colorant. A thin layer of titanium dioxide on mica reflects red light, creating a red pearlescent effect from a physically white powder.

Yes, Optique Pearl Red is fully compliant for use in lip products, providing a smooth, non-gritty feel and a beautiful pearlescent finish.

The particle size ranges from 10 to 60 microns, which provides a classic satin-pearl effect with a smooth texture.

This pigment provides a soft, satin or pearlescent red luster. For a more intense metallic effect, consider pigments with a larger particle size or different substrates.

Yes, Optique Pearl Red is certified Natural according to the ISO 16128 standard, as it is based on naturally derived mica.

No. As an interference pearl, it provides a semi-transparent luster and a red sheen. It is designed to add luminosity, not opaque coverage. It can be combined with other colorants to achieve opacity.

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