Performance & Formulation Insights for SilikMira Max GYB
Engineering Unprecedented Scale and Chromatic Shift
SilikMira Max GYB utilizes exceptionally large, transparent flakes of silica and synthetic fluorphlogopite as a substrate. These super-sized platelets are coated with layers of titanium dioxide and iron oxides to produce an intense color travel effect that shifts from green to yellow to blue. The massive particle size (100–3000 µm) is not only a visual driver but a textural one, enabling bold, statement-making cosmetics that stand apart from traditional fine-particle pigments.
Formulation Strategies for Super-Sized Flakes
Due to its large particle size, SilikMira Max GYB requires targeted suspension techniques to ensure stability and performance. In liquid or gel systems, a high-viscosity base is essential to prevent settling and maintain even distribution. For pressed formats, it performs best as a topper over a tacky base to ensure adhesion, as the large flakes are not effectively bound in a traditional pressed powder matrix.
Key Formulation Benefits
- Dramatic Textural Effects: Super-sized 100–3000 µm flakes deliver a bold, chunky, highly reflective finish unattainable with standard pigments.
- Intense Color Travel: Shifts from green to yellow to blue for a dynamic, multi-dimensional look from every angle.
- Formulation Versatility: Ideal for high-impact eye, face, lip, and nail products where standout effects are desired.
- Not a Plastic Glitter: Mineral-based system using silica and synthetic fluorphlogopite for a premium alternative to plastic glitter.
