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TC Silk Satin

Professional Satin Mica for a Luminous, Silky Finish

INCI Name: Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)

TC Silk Satin is a premium white cosmetic pigment that delivers a smooth, satin luster and a luxurious feel. Composed of fine natural mica and titanium dioxide, its semi-transparent quality and small particle size provide excellent slip and a subtle pearl finish, making it ideal for foundations, pressed powders, and skincare formulations where texture is key.

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Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Loose & Pressed Powders (Face & Eye)
Improves press-ability and provides a smooth application with a subtle satin finish, reducing chalkiness in formulas.
Cream-to-Powder Foundations & Concealers
Enhances the formula's slip and provides a soft-focus, luminous effect for a natural-looking complexion.
Lipsticks & Lip Glosses
Contributes a subtle pearl luster and a creamy texture without being gritty, perfect for satin and pearl finishes.
Skincare, Primers & Moisturizers
Adds a touch of luminosity and improves skin feel, creating a smooth, hydrated canvas for makeup application.
Nail Lacquers & Gels
Creates a delicate satin or pearl effect, providing a classic, elegant finish in nail polish formulations.
Body Lotions & Shimmers
Delivers a subtle, healthy-looking glow to the skin without visible sparkle, enhancing the product's aesthetic.

Technical Profile: TC Silk Satin

The Science of a Refined Satin Finish

TC Silk Satin achieves its soft, pearlescent luster by coating fine (2–18 μm) natural mica platelets with a precise layer of Titanium Dioxide. This engineered structure creates multiple reflective interfaces, producing a gentle, satin glow rather than a high-sparkle effect. Its small particle size enables a smooth feel and semi-transparent coverage that enhances, rather than masks, the skin’s natural appearance.

Formulation Benefits for Texture & Feel

Beyond optics, TC Silk Satin functions as a powerful texturizer. Its plate-like morphology delivers exceptional slip, improving payout and blendability in color cosmetics. In powders, it reduces dryness and chalkiness while enhancing press-ability. In creams and liquids, it contributes balanced slip and a luxurious, non-greasy skin feel that elevates overall sensorial performance.

Key Formulation Benefits

  • Elegant Satin Luster: Provides a subtle, low-sheen pearlescence for sophisticated cosmetic and skincare products.
  • Enhanced Texture & Slip: Significantly improves application, payout, and blendability across formats.
  • Soft-Focus Effect: Semi-transparent particles diffuse light to help blur fine lines and minor imperfections.
  • High Versatility: Ideal for face, eye, lip, nail, and skincare applications.
  • Clean & Natural: Vegan, cruelty-free, and ISO 16128 compliant for modern clean beauty lines.
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Line/Series
TC
INCI Name
Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Physical Product Color
White
Color Effect
Effect Type
Satin
Material Type
Natural Mica, Powder
Certifications
Natural (ISO16128), Vegan & Cruelty Free
Particle Size
2-18 μm
Applications
Eye, Face, Lip, Nail

Frequently Asked Questions About TC Silk Satin

No, TC Silk Satin provides a low-sheen satin or pearl luster, not a sparkle. Its fine particle size (2–18 μm) creates a smooth, luminous finish.
It is an exceptional functional texturizer, prized for improving slip, skin feel, payout, and blendability in both powder and liquid formulations.
No. It is semi-transparent by design. While it imparts a white luster, it is not intended to replace high-coverage Titanium Dioxide as a primary opacifier.
Yes. TC Silk Satin is globally approved for use in lip products and can add a subtle pearl finish and creamy texture to lipsticks and glosses.
Matte white pigments primarily absorb light, whereas TC Silk Satin’s mica/TiO2 structure reflects light across multiple surfaces to create a gentle luminosity and sheen.
Yes. It is compliant with ISO 16128 for natural ingredients, making it suitable for brands formulating natural and clean beauty lines.

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