Mother of Pearl Pomegranate, 100 g

Garnet Pearl Pigment: Unleash a Dazzling Iridescent Glow

Elevate your creations with our stunning Garnet Pearl Pigment, a premium, ethically sourced additive from England. This exquisite pigment delivers a rich garnet color with a captivating, sparkling shimmer, transforming any project with its iridescent brilliance. Known synonymously as mica, pigment, or mineral powder, this versatile ingredient offers unparalleled decorative possibilities. While it doesn't dissolve, it imparts its magnificent hue and radiant sparkle, making it an indispensable component for a myriad of applications, from cosmetic formulations to artistic endeavors. With an incredibly flexible usage rate from 1% to 100%, the creative potential is limitless.

Description and Key Features

Our Garnet Pearl Pigment is a finely milled, high-quality powder composed of Mica and Iron Oxides (INCI). This unique combination creates a vivid garnet shade that shimmers with an internal, multi-dimensional sparkle, reminiscent of crushed gemstones. Unlike dyes, pearl pigments do not dissolve; instead, they suspend within a medium, reflecting light to create their characteristic pearlescent and iridescent effects. This ensures a stable and long-lasting color that won't fade or bleed.

Key features include:

• Vibrant Garnet Hue: A rich, deep red tone with undertones of warmth and luxury.
• Sparkling Iridescence: Imparts a dazzling, multi-faceted shimmer that catches the light beautifully.
• Non-Dissolving Pigment: It colors by suspension, ensuring true color payoff and a shimmery effect.
• Versatile Inclusion Rate: Can be used from a subtle hint at 1% to an intense, opaque color at 100%.
• Premium English Quality: Sourced from England, ensuring high purity and consistent performance.

Versatile Applications and Usage Areas

The radiant beauty and non-toxic nature of Garnet Pearl Pigment make it an exceptional choice for a wide array of applications, spanning cosmetics, arts, crafts, and manufacturing.

• Cosmetics (Decorative & Skincare):
  • Eyeshadows: Create stunning, long-wearing garnet eyeshadows with intense shimmer, perfect for dramatic or festive looks.
  • Blush & Bronzer: Add a subtle, shimmering flush or a sun-kissed glow to blush and bronzer formulations.
  • Lip Products: Incorporate into lip glosses, lipsticks, and lip balms for a shimmering garnet tint, adding depth and dimension to the lips.
  • Nail Polish/Nail Art: Ideal for crafting custom nail polishes or for intricate nail art designs, providing a vibrant, sparkling finish.
  • Highlighters: Formulate luminous highlighters that impart a warm, sparkling glow to the cheekbones, brow bone, and décolletage.
  • Body Shimmers & Lotions: Mix into body lotions, oils, or sprays to create a luxurious, shimmering effect on the skin, perfect for special occasions or a radiant everyday glow.
  • Mineral Makeup: Essential for creating loose or pressed mineral foundations, concealers, and finishing powders with a luminous, natural finish.
• Arts & Crafts (Handicrafts & Decorating):
  • Resin Art: A fantastic additive for resin casting, jewelry making, and resin coatings, creating mesmerizing depth and shimmer in clear or colored resin.
  • Paint & Mediums: Can be mixed into various paints (acrylics, oils, watercolors, fabric paints) to create custom shimmering hues for canvases, murals, or decorative items.
  • Calligraphy & Lettering: Add to inks for unique, shimmering calligraphy and decorative lettering projects.
  • Slime & Craft Projects: Ideal for adding a captivating sparkle to homemade slime, playdough, or other craft projects for children and adults.
• Body Art & Aerography:
  • Temporary Tattoos & Body Paint: Formulate sparkling body paints or temporary tattoo mixtures for festivals, performances, or theatrical makeup.
  • Airbrush Makeup: Can be finely dispersed for use in airbrush makeup applications, creating seamless, luminous finishes on the skin.
• Manufacturing & Production:
  • Product Tinting: Used as a colorant and shimmer additive in various manufactured goods where an iridescent finish is desired, such as plastic items, coatings, or glazes.
  • Candle Making (Surface Decor): While not typically mixed into candle wax for burning, it can be dusted or painted onto the surface of finished candles for a dazzling decorative effect.

The Garnet Pearl Pigment offers boundless opportunities to infuse a rich color and dynamic sparkle into your products and creations, making them truly stand out.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Crimson Radiance" Shimmering Lip Gloss

Create a stunning, sparkling lip gloss with a beautiful garnet tint, perfect for adding a touch of glamour to any look.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitization: Thoroughly sanitize all your equipment (beakers, stirring rods, lip gloss tubes with wands) using isopropyl alcohol and allow them to air dry completely.
2. Prepare Base: In a clean beaker, measure out the desired amount of lip gloss base.
3. Incorporate Pigment & Oils: Add the Garnet Pearl Pigment, castor oil, and Vitamin E oil to the lip gloss base.
4. Thorough Mixing: Using a mini spatula, glass stirring rod, or a small whisk, thoroughly mix all ingredients until the pigment is evenly dispersed and no streaks remain. This may take several minutes to ensure a homogeneous, sparkling mixture. Scrape down the sides of the beaker as you mix.
5. Add Flavor Oil (Optional): If using a flavor oil, add it to the mixture and stir well until fully incorporated.
6. Transfer to Tubes: Carefully transfer the finished lip gloss into your clean lip gloss tubes using a syringe or a small funnel, filling them to the desired level.
7. Cap & Label: Securely cap the lip gloss tubes and apply your custom labels.

Recommendations for Use:

• Inclusion Rate: For lip gloss, a 2-5% inclusion of Garnet Pearl Pigment typically provides a beautiful, noticeable shimmer and color without being overly opaque. Adjust as desired; higher percentages will yield more intense color and sparkle.
• Even Dispersion: The key to a beautiful shimmery product is ensuring the pigment is perfectly dispersed. Take your time mixing to avoid clumps or uneven sparkle.
• Compatibility: Ensure your base medium (lip gloss base, oil, etc.) is compatible with the pigment. Pearl pigments work best in formulations where they can be suspended evenly.
• Layering: For a more intense effect, the lip gloss can be layered. Apply one coat for a sheer shimmer, or multiple coats for a richer garnet hue and more dazzling sparkle.
• Storage: Store the finished lip gloss at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. The product is generally stable and will maintain its quality over time.
• Safety: Always ensure all ingredients used in cosmetic recipes are cosmetic-grade and safe for their intended application. The Garnet Pearl Pigment (Mica and Iron Oxides) is widely approved for cosmetic use.