Mica Antique Silver, 3 g

Bring Refined Metallic Shimmer to Small-Batch Cosmetic Formulas

Antique Silver mica in the compact 3 g size is a finely milled pearlescent pigment with a muted, slightly aged silver tone that reads richer than plain cold silver. This small package is well suited for home cosmetic making, formula testing and trial batches, letting you check how the pigment behaves in a particular base before committing to a larger purchase. It belongs to the Mica Powders category, which brings together natural and synthetic pearl pigments used for coloring a wide range of materials.

The strongest global demand for this type of pigment comes from decorative cosmetics: eyeshadows, highlighters, bronzers, blushes, lipsticks, lip glosses, gel polishes and nail art bases. Thanks to its fine particle size, mica disperses easily into oil and wax bases without clumping, giving an even pearl glow without a gritty feel on skin. Beyond skincare and makeup, silver mica is also popular in adjacent industries such as decorative candle making, coloring epoxy resin for jewelry and home decor pieces, polymer clay projects, and soap crafting, where such pigments create swirled pearl accents on the finished surface.

Antique Silver mica pairs well with other pearls and pigments, allowing layered, multidimensional effects. Combined with the warm tone of Aboriginal Amber Mica, it creates deep metallic transitions typical of autumn eyeshadow palettes. For cooler, more contrasting looks, it blends nicely with Cosmetic mica Light Blue, adding a cool-toned highlight to the mix. If a softer, creamy base with a pink undertone is needed, the Mica mix Pink Candy pigment works well as a foundation for pearl accents.

A typical usage rate is 0.5 to 3 percent of the total product weight, depending on the intensity of shimmer desired. In melted oils, waxes and emulsions, the pigment should be added at a temperature no higher than 70-75°C, stirring thoroughly until fully dispersed, since higher heat can dull some pearlescent components over time. In cold-process gels and polishes, mica is best mixed in at the final stage, avoiding direct contact with plain water since the powder does not dissolve in it and disperses better in an oil phase or through a suitable solubilizer. Store the pigment in a tightly sealed container, away from direct sunlight and humidity, to keep its color depth and free-flowing texture intact for a long time.

Shimmering Silver Lip Balm Stick

Shea butter 14 g

Candelilla wax 5 g

Sweet almond oil 8 g

Antique Silver mica 0.7 g

Vitamin E 0.4 g