COLOUR COSMETICS
Metalic lips and eyes Each year brings with it new makeup must-haves. Metallic lipsticks are hot and true statement-making products, while metallic eyeshadows bring a new electric element to colour cosmetics. Kobo Products discusses how to achieve these super pigmented formulations.
M
etallic lipsticks
an iridescent illumination that will
and eyeshadows
emphasise the shape and depth of
require super intense
the eyes.
formulations that
Kobo Products offers a range
shimmer and shine with depth.
of pearlescent pigments and
While the strobing trend has
easy-to-use pigmentary
created a desire for glowing skin,
dispersions to support
metallics provide a stunning
chemists formulating
reflection and hue to add to this
metallic lip and eye
trend. When creating a look,
products. These products
metallic and neutral shades
are available in throughout
should be paired on lips and eyes
southern Africa from
because they are complementary.
Cosmetic Ingredients.
Metallic lipsticks are bold,
silver shimmer to give a more
DRIVING FORMULATION INNOVATION
pronounced effect. They can
KTZ pearlescent pigments are
help create the illusion of
special effect pigments based on
bigger, fuller lips due to the
a natural mica substrate coated
light-reflecting pigments and
with titanium dioxide and/or
are designed to shade, define
iron oxide to create pearlescent
and highlight the lips. Layering
effects, interference colours and
dimension, sensual sheen and
metallic lipsticks on top of regular
angle-related colour travel. They
captivating sparkle.
matte lipsticks creates extra
offer great versatility in a
dimension and expands the
broad range of cosmetics
matte lipstick trend.
applications to impart
vibrant and create dimension. They have a base of gold or
Metallic eyeshadows give a foil
colour and visual
finish, and contour and contrast
effects. These pigments
with mascaras and eyeliners.
are available in a
They are available as powders
variety of invigorating
or creams and the shades range
hues and particle
from a soft shimmer to a glittery
size distributions.
pearlescent sheen, which can be
KTZ pearlescent
worn during the day or at night.
pigments can enhance
Metallic eyeshadows also provide
effects such as depth,
DID YOU KNOW?
PT1BM Dispersions offer high concentrations of colour that contribute a glossy effect
with good spreadability Metallic lipsticks look good on Instagram. Romero Jennings, and a silky feel to director of makeup artistry at M.A.C finished formulas. says, ‘The matte lip trend has been These phenyl silicone hot for so long, but metallic-toned lips are the new way to create fluid dispersions offer a instant celebrity. Most importantly, unique sensory profile in it’s a trend that photographs comparison to dispersions incredibly well and looks great on everyone’. Source: in cyclopentasiloxane www.allure.com to achieve desirable and
comparable formulation results. The opportunity to formulate using this optimised phenyl fluid allows chemists to further utilise optical reflective properties with higher volatility to reach new limits. •
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