Mica Carmine Red 3 g

A deep carmine mica shade built for small test batches

Mica Carmine Red in a 3-gram pack belongs to the Mica Powders category, which brings together mineral pearl pigments made from mica coated with iron oxide and other metal oxides. That iron oxide layer gives the pigment its deep carmine-red tone with a subtle pearlescent shimmer that stays visible even at low concentration. A small pack like this is ideal for home formulators and trial batches, letting you check how the pigment behaves in a specific recipe before committing to a larger production run.

The primary use of Carmine Red mica is in decorative cosmetics: eyeshadows, blushes, lipsticks, lip glosses, tinted balms and pigmented makeup bases. The powder disperses well in oils and wax bases, blends evenly into silicone emulsions, and keeps its intensity when mixed with other micas. Beyond cosmetics, this shade is widely used in resin art for jewelry, coasters and decorative panels, as well as in polymer clay and nail art for shimmering gel polish effects. Candle makers also rely on mica to tint wax, and occasionally the pigment finds its way into soap for a colored, subtly pearlescent finish.

For cosmetic formulations, a dosage of 0.5 to 5 percent of the total mass is typical depending on the intensity you want to achieve. In epoxy resin work, formulators usually add 1 to 3 grams of pigment per 100 grams of resin during the mixing stage, before curing begins. Mica tolerates heat well and can be added to a hot base, but for smooth dispersion without clumping in emulsions it is better to introduce the pigment at around 40-50 degrees Celsius, once the base has cooled slightly but is still fluid enough to blend properly.

Carmine Red pairs nicely with other shades from the line, making gradient and duochrome effects easy to achieve. Combined with Mica Red, it creates a smooth transition from bright red to a deeper carmine tone, while adding White & Red Mica lightens the shade into a pink range without losing the pearl shimmer. For contrasting metallic accents, formulators often pair it with Mica Antique Silver, producing an aged-metal look with a warm red undertone.

Store the pigment in a tightly sealed container, away from direct sunlight and humidity changes, since mica tends to absorb moisture and clump, making it harder to sift later. Under proper storage conditions the pigment keeps its color depth and free-flowing texture for a long time.

Shimmering carmine lip tint balm

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