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Phyto Mica CW (TAF)

Carnauba Wax Treated Mica Filler

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INCI Name: Mica, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax

A carnauba-wax-treated natural mica filler with water resistance and a botanical story for eye, face, lip, and nail.

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Standard Pigment

  • Raw Pigment
  • Draw Down over White
  • Draw Down over Black

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Pressed & Loose Powders
Adds mica slip with a carnauba wax-treated water-resistant character.
Foundations & Primers
Lends botanical wax-treated slip with water resistance.
Eye Color
Provides a carnauba-treated mica base for long-wear eyeshadows.
Lip & Nail
Adds a clean, plant-wax feel to lip and nail products.

Performance & Formulation Insights for Phyto Mica CW (TAF)

Carnauba Wax Treated Mica Filler

Phyto Mica CW (TAF) is a natural mica filler combined with copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax for a smooth, slip-enhanced mica with a botanical wax treatment.

Key Technical Advantages in Formulation

The carnauba wax coating adds water resistance and supports a clean-beauty botanical narrative, while the mica base provides pearlescent slip.

Carnauba wax is the gold standard among plant waxes — high-melt and water-resistant, ideal for long-wear and pressed powder formats.

Key Formulation Benefits

  • Carnauba wax treated: botanical story with water resistance.
  • Mica slip: refined, pearlescent base.
  • Clean profile: TiO2-free, ferro-free, carmine-free, and vegan-suitable.
  • Versatile across formats: suitable for eye, face, lip, and nail.
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Line/Series
Mica Fillers
INCI Name
Mica, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
Physical Product Color
Color Effect
Effect Type
Single Color
Material Type
Natural Mica
Certifications
Carmine Free, Ferro Free, TiO2 Free, Vegan & Cruelty Free
Particle Size
– μm
Applications
Eye, Face, Lip, Nail

Frequently Asked Questions About Phyto Mica CW (TAF)

It is a natural mica filler combined with copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax for a botanical wax-treated mica.
Yes – carnauba wax is plant-derived from the carnauba palm; no animal-derived ingredients. Confirm latest spec with our team.
Carnauba is the gold-standard plant wax – high-melt and water-resistant, adding long-wear performance and a botanical marketing story.
TAF refers to the topical-active-food treatment process where a botanical (carnauba wax, cocoa butter, etc.) is applied to the mica platform.
It is TiO2-free, ferro-free, and carmine-free, and suitable for vegan formulations. Contact our team for documentation.
It is suitable for eye, face, lip, and nail applications – especially long-wear or water-resistant formulas with a botanical story.

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