Characteristics of Optical Color-Shifting Pigments for Lip Gloss and Highlighter.

1. Characteristics of Powder Base

Preferred substrate

Mainly use synthetic fluorine-containing mica, silica flakes, and alumina flakes;

High whiteness, low impurities, no greasy sensation, clear and transparent, avoiding dirtiness or turbidity when applied to the face/lips.

Particle size control

Lip gloss: 5–25 μm, ultra-fine particle size, smooth application without gritty or abrasive sensation;

Highlighter: 15–45 μm, delicate shimmer + gentle sparkle, no pores visible, no coarse sparkle.

Sheet surface flatness

The sheet has a regular shape, uniform thickness and thickness, good alignment, and the makeup adheres well, with uniform luster without any blemishes.

2. Optical Color Characteristics

Soft angle light variation

Low saturation high-end fantasy effect: white → silver, pink → champagne, gold → peach, blue → ice-transparent;

No exaggerated metallic feel, suitable for daily natural makeup, clear and luminous appearance.

High transparency, low opacity

Half-transparent interference effect, does not cover the original lip color, no fake appearance;

The highlight looks natural when applied on the face, without excessive white oil shine.

Cold light / Warm light environment adaptation

The color transition under indoor lighting and natural light is smooth and natural, without being too dim or too dirty.

3. Skin Sensation and Application Compatibility Characteristics

Special Adaptation for Lipstick

Optical Color-Shifting Pigments is suitable for lipstick bases such as oil phase, wax phase, polybutylene, and cephalin;

Hydrophilic coating, disperses extremely well in the oil-based system, without precipitation, floating layers, or agglomeration;

Smooth and moist when applied, and achieves a glass-like water-lustrous lip effect after drying.

High-gloss specific compatibility

Compatible with dry powder gloss, cream gloss, and liquid gloss;

Good spreadability, easy to blend, fits skin texture, no creasing or powder flying;

Soft light diffraction, modifies facial contours, reduces pores.

4. Key Characteristics of Surface Treatment

Oily and hydrophobic modification

Silane, fatty acids, polymer coating:

Resistant to sebum, sweat, no makeup loss, lip gloss does not shift position, high gloss lasts long without oxidizing or darkening.

Anti-migration, anti-crystallization

In the high-oil lip gloss formulation, there is no crystallization or fine glittering phenomenon, excellent storage stability, and no layering or color change.