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Bismica Light Blue

Bismicas are pearl pigments that have a uniquely bonded combination of pigments, bismuth oxychloride and muscovite mica. These pearlescent pigments provide vibrant color with a subtle satin luster. They are used primarily in pressed powders, eyeshadows, and lip products.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Powder
  • Solid

Identification

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care
  • Color Cosmetics
  • Skin Care

Product Families

Pigments & Colorants — Effects Pigments
  • Pearlescent
Cosmetic Ingredients — Pigments & Colorants
  • Effect Pigments

Other characteristics

Brand
Bismica
Color
Blue
Pigment Type
Pearlescent
Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Markets
Personal Care
Benefits
  • Adds visual appeal to formulations
  • Ease of dispersibilty and processing
  • Excellent skin adhesion
C.I. Number
  • 77163
  • 77510
Use Levels
1 - 25%
Appearance
Fine powder
Technology
  • Cosmetic Ingredients
  • Pigments & Colorants
Compatibility
  • Not sensitive to temperature
  • Potential pH sensitivity based on pigment grade
Benefit Claims
  • Color Intensity
  • Easy Dispersability
  • Skin Adhesion
Application Format
  • Leave On
  • Powder
Handling

Store in cool dry conditions in well-sealed containers.

Formulation Guideline

Typical use level: 1-25% Higher levels can be used to achieve desired color effects; Not for aqueous products such as gels, cleansers; Add at end of batch; Appropriate use for eye or lip area applications should be confirmed against current regulations.; Bismica Light Blue is not permitted for lip area use.

Cosmetics
  • Eye Shadow
  • Face Powder
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
  • Effect Pigment
  • Pigment

Technical data

Table 1 of 2

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnit
Particle Size Range1 -150µm

Table 2 of 2

4 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163)20-60%
Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510)1 - 35%
Mica25-55%
Stearate (Magnesium or Calcium)0.5 - 5%

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