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Geotech Brochure Cosmetics Geopearl C Crystal Rev3
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Geopearl® C Crystal pearlescent pigments
Geopearl® C Crystal pearlescent pigments for cosmetics The effect
Geopearl® C Crystal is a range of premium quality synthetic pearlescent pigments suitable for The colour of the Geopearl® C Crystal
cosmetic applications. pigments is obtained by interference, a
phenomenon that occurs when visible
The characteristic shimmer of Geopearl® C Crystal pearlescent pigments has been designed to light passes through thin layers with
match the unique lustre of natural pearls. The basic structure is a platelet synthetic mica different refractive indices.
which is coated with a metal oxide. GEOTECH offers titanium dioxide, iron oxide and colour
incident light reflected light
coated synthetic pearlescent pigments.
TiO2 layer
Synthetic
Resulting from reflected, refracted and transmitted light patterns developed at the multiple fluorphlogopite
interfaces between the layers, Geopearl® C Crystal pearlescent pigments provide unsurpassed TiO2 layer
performance in brightness and colour play varying from white to earth tone effects.
Light bends as it
The product range includes the following types: passes through layers transmitted light
- Crystal silver/white synthetic mica based pearlescent pigments
- Crystal interference synthetic mica based pearlescent pigments Synthetic fluorphlogopite is the base for
- Crystal golden synthetic mica based pearlescent pigments our Geopearl® C Crystal pigments and has
- Crystal metallic synthetic mica based pearlescent pigments a lamellar structure which is perfect for
- Crystal coloured synthetic mica based pearlescent pigments obtaining the interference effect. The
- Crystal colour travel synthetic mica based pearlescent pigments transparent flakes are coated on all sides
with a thin layer of titanium dioxide and/or
Reflective effects from matte softness (1 – 5 micron) to scattering reflection (100 – 1000 iron oxide, effectively helping to reflect
micron) can be obtained by a wide variety of particle sizes. The total range contains over 75 and bend the light.
products. Geopearl® C Crystal pigments are able to create an infinite range of visual effects
that capture your eye and give unrivalled elegance to any finished product.
Geopearl® C Crystal pigments are nontoxic, water- and solvent resistant effect pigments.
They comply to the main regulations for cosmetics.
- Batch to batch consistency We recommend to use this product line for the following applications:
- Low heavy metal content
- Stability in cosmetic formulations
- In compliance with cosmetic regulations
- Globally used by major cosmetic brands
Lip area Eye area Nail External Rinse off
Geopearl® C Crystal Product line
Geopearl® C Crystal Silver/White range
Geopearl® C Crystal Silver/White effect enhanching pigments offer pearlescent effects in a combination of lustre,
reflection, brilliance and transparency. The pigments are based on synthetic mica flake substrates which are coated
with metaloxides. Compared to natural mica, synthetic mica offers more reflectivity and higher colour purity.
1075650 Geopearl C Crystal Sparkling Icy White 30 - 120 micron Intense white sparkle
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1075700 Geopearl C Crystal Glittering Icy White 100 - 260 micron Intense white glitter
1075538 Geopearl C Crystal Super Sparkling Silver 30 - 150 micron Intense silver/white sparkle
1075543 Geopearl C Crystal Sparkling Rainbow 20 - 125 micron Intense rainbow sparkle
1075545 Geopearl C Crystal Glittering Rainbow 40 - 250 micron Intense rainbow glitter
1075547 Geopearl C Crystal Scattering Rainbow 50 - 1000 micron Intense scattered rainbow
Geopearl® C Crystal Product line
Geopearl® C Crystal Interference range
Geopearl® C Crystal Interference effect enhancing pigments offer interference pearlescent effects in a combination
of lustre, reflection, brilliance and transparency. These pigments are based on synthetic mica flake substrates
which are coated with titanium dioxide.
1075795 Geopearl C Crystal Silk Gold 5 - 25 micron Interference gold silk lustre
1075811 Geopearl C Crystal Silk Red 5 - 25 micron Interference red silk lustre
1075819 Geopearl C Crystal Silk Violet 5 - 25 micron Interference violet silk lustre
1075829 Geopearl C Crystal Silk Blue 5 - 25 micron Interference blue silk lustre
1075839 Geopearl C Crystal Silk Green 5 - 25 micron Interference green silk lustre
1075850 Geopearl C Crystal Bright Gold 10 - 100 micron Interference gold bright lustre
1075860 Geopearl C Crystal Bright Red 10 - 100 micron Interference red bright lustre
1075870 Geopearl C Crystal Bright Violet 10 - 100 micron Interference violet bright lustre
1075880 Geopearl C Crystal Bright Blue 10 - 100 micron Interference blue bright lustre
1075890 Geopearl C Crystal Bright Green 10 - 100 micron Interference green bright lustre
Geopearl® C Crystal Product line
1075900 Geopearl C Crystal Sparkling Gold 20 - 150 micron Interference gold sparkle
1075910 Geopearl C Crystal Sparkling Red 20 - 150 micron Interference red sparkle
1075920 Geopearl C Crystal Sparkling Violet 20 - 150 micron Interference violet sparkle
1075930 Geopearl C Crystal Sparkling Blue 20 - 150 micron Interference blue sparkle
1075940 Geopearl C Crystal Sparkling Green 20 - 150 micron Interference green sparkle
1075550 Geopearl C Crystal Glittering Gold 40 - 250 micron Interference gold glitter
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Geopearl® C Crystal Product line
Geopearl® C Crystal Gold range
Geopearl® C Crystal Gold effect enhanching pigments offer gold pearlescent effects in a combination of lustre,
reflection, brilliance and transparency. These pigments are based on synthetic mica flake substrates which are
coated with titanium dioxide and iron oxides. Compared to natural mica, synthetic mica offers more reflectivity and
higher colour purity.
Geopearl® C Crystal Gold pearlescent pigments vary in lustre from silky and smooth to scattering depending on the
particle size distribution.
1075805 Geopearl C Crystal Silk Sun Gold 5 - 25 micron Intense silk gold lustre
1075807 Geopearl C Crystal Bright Sun Gold 10 - 100 micron Intense gold bright lustre
1075808 Geopearl C Crystal Glittering Sun Gold 50 - 250 micron Intense gold glitter
1075809 Geopearl C Crystal Scattering Sun Gold 100 - 1000 micron Intense scattered gold
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Geopearl® C Crystal Product line
Geopearl® C Crystal Amber range
Geopearl® C Crystal Amber effect enhanching pigments offer amber pearlescent effects in a combination of lustre,
reflection, brilliance and transparency. These pigments are based on synthetic mica flake substrates which are
coated with iron oxides.
Geopearl® C Crystal Amber pearlescent pigments vary in lustre from smooth to glittering depending on the particle
size distribution. Combined with other special effect pigments and colourants they create an endless colour pallet of
shades.
1076036 Geopearl C Crystal Sparkling Amber 20 - 150 micron Intense warm gold sparkle
1076037 Geopearl C Crystal Glittering Amber 40 - 300 micron Intense warm gold glitter
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Geopearl® C Crystal Product line
Geopearl® C Crystal Metallic range
Geopearl® C Crystal Metallic effect enhanching pigments offer metallic pearlescent effects in a combination of
lustre, reflection, brilliance and transparency. These pigments are based on synthetic mica flake substrates which
are coated with titanium dioxide and iron oxides.
Geopearl® C Crystal Metallic pearlescent pigments vary in lustre from soft and smooth to glittering depending on
the particle size distribution.
1075964 Geopearl C Crystal Soft Golden Copper 1 - 15 micron Soft yellow copper lustre
1076000 Geopearl C Crystal Glittering Bronze 50 - 250 micron Intense bronze glitter
1076010 Geopearl C Crystal Glittering Copper 50 - 250 micron Intense copper glitter
1076020 Geopearl C Crystal Glittering Russet 50 - 250 micron Intense russet glitter
Geopearl® C Crystal Product line
Geopearl® C Crystal Titanium range
Geopearl® C Crystal Titanium effect enhanching pigments offer metallic silver effects without the usage of aluminium,
making this range perfectly suitable for water based formulations. These pigments are based on synthetic mica flake
substrates which are coated with titanium dioxide in an innovative way, resulting in metallic rather than pearlescent
effects with excellent hiding power. Compared to natural mica, synthetic mica offers more reflectivity and higher
colour purity.
Geopearl® C Crystal Titanium pearlescent pigments vary in metallic from soft to glittering depending on the particle
size distribution.
1076070 Geopearl C Crystal Glittering Titanium 50 - 200 micron Sparkling silver metallic
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Geopearl® C Crystal Product line
Geopearl® C Crystal Colour Travel range
Geopearl® C Crystal Colour Travel pigments offer mesmerizing colour enhanching effects in a combination of lustre,
reflection, brilliance and transparency. The observed colour travel depends on the direction of lighting and the location
of the viewer. These pigments are based on synthetic mica flake substrates which are coated with a multi-layer of
metal oxides.
1075570 Geopearl C Crystal Sparkling Enchanting Blue 20 - 150 micron Interference blue to violet sparkle
1075570 Geopearl C Crystal Sparkling Charming Green 20 - 150 micron Interference green to violet sparkle
1075590 Geopearl C Crystal Sparkling Flamboyant Fuchsia 20 - 150 micron Interference fuchsia to gold sparkle
1075600 Geopearl C Crystal Sparkling Magical Gold 20 - 150 micron Interference gold to green sparkle
1075575 Geopearl C Crystal Glittering Enchanting Blue 100 - 260 micron Interference blue to violet glitter
1075585 Geopearl C Crystal Glittering Charming Green 100 - 260 micron Interference green to violet glitter
1075595 Geopearl C Crystal Glittering Flamboyant Fuchsia 100 - 260 micron Interference fuchsia to gold glitter
1075605 Geopearl C Crystal Glittering Magical Gold 100 - 260 micron Interference gold to green glitter
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1078260 Geopearl C Crystal CT Sparkling Blue to Red 20 - 150 micron Metallic red to gold sparkle
1078310 Geopearl C Crystal CT Sparkling Fuchsia to Gold 20 - 150 micron Metallic fuchsia to gold sparkle
1078110 Geopearl C Crystal CT Sparkling Green to Red 20 - 150 micron Metallic violet to orange sparkle
1078210 Geopearl C Crystal CT Sparkling Red to Gold 20 - 150 micron Metallic blue to red sparkle
1078160 Geopearl C Crystal CT Sparkling Violet to Orange 20 - 150 micron Metallic green to red sparkle
Geopearl® C Crystal Product line
Geopearl® C Crystal Coloured range
An innovative product line of coloured pearlescent pigments is available within the Geopearl® C Crystal Coloured
range. Combined with other special effect pigments and colourants they create an endless colour pallet of shades.
1075560 Geopearl C Crystal Super Deep Blue 10 - 60 micron Intense deep blue lustre
1075702 Geopearl C Crystal Glittering Icy Pink 50 - 300 micron Intense pink glitter
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Geopearl® C Crystal Product line
Geopearl® C Crystal SFT range
Due to the use of a new innovative technology, named SFT, GEOTECH is capable to offer coarse synthetic pearlescent
pigments with a very narrow particle size distribution, approaching a traditional glitter effect. The process creates a
glittering pigment with up to 98% of the particles < 150 micron. This lets formulators create safe eye products with
environmental friendly sparkling effects. The SFT grade is also suitable for aerosol applications. Research shows that
the particles do not block the nozzle of the spraycans.
1075531 Geopearl C Crystal Bright Silver SFT 10 - 100 micron Bright silver/white
1075804 Geopearl C Crystal Bright Sun Gold SFT 10 - 100 micron Intense gold bright lustre
1075536 Geopearl C Crystal Sparkling Silver SFT 20 - 125 micron Silver/white sparkle
1075651 Geopearl C Crystal Sparkling Icy White SFT 20 - 125 micron Intense white sparkle
1075544 Geopearl C Crystal Sparkling Rainbow SFT 20 - 125 micron Intense rainbow sparkle
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Geopearl® C Crystal Formulation guidelines
General formulation do’s and don’ts
Grinding
Geopearl® C Crystal special effect pigments disperse well without grinding. They can be added to
the powder system while stirring after milling of the organic / inorganic pigments and before the
binder is added.
UV stability
Geopearl® C Crystal special effect pigments with cosmetic colourants can be sensitive to UV light.
Temperature resistance
Geopearl® C Crystal pearlescent pigments are high temperature resistant.
Storage
Opened bags should be stored under dry conditions to avoid the influence of moisture.
Phase A
White Beeswax Beeswax 9.30 Koster Keunen
Paracera C44 Carnauba Wax 5.60 Paramelt
Lanolin Adeps Lanae 3.80 Henry Lamotte
Crodamol IPM Isopropyl Myristate 5.70 Croda
Drakeol Mineral Oil 2.30 Calumet Penreco
Castor Oil Castor Oil 63.30
Phase B
Geopearl C Crystal Sparkling Amber Synthethic Fluorphlogopite | CI 77491 7.50 Geotech International B.V.
Phase C 1
Lavanya Flamingo D&C Red 6 Barium Lake 2.50 Neelikon Food Dyes & Chemicals
Fragrance - q.s.
Preservative - q.s.
Antioxidant - q.s.
Procedure
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Geopearl® C Crystal Formulation guidelines
Formulation guideline | Liquid Eyeliner
Product: Liquid Eyeliner
Code: GL-190501
Special effect pigment: Geopearl C Crystal Glittering Amber | Geopearl C Crystal Glittering Titanium
Phase A
Water Water 65.20
Veegum K Granules Hydrated Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Mineral 1.00 RT Vanderbilt Minerals Company Inc
Phase B
Triethanolamine Triethanolamine 1.40
Propylene Glycol Propylene Glycol 8.00
Phase C
Ketrol Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum 0.30 CP Kelco U.S. Inc
Phase D 1
Geopearl C Crystal Glittering Amber Synthetic Fluorphlogopite | CI 77491 10.00 Geotech International B.V.
Geopearl C Crystal Glittering Titanium Synthetic Fluorphlogopite | Titanium Dioxide 10.00 Geotech International B.V.
Phase E
Stearic Acid Stearic Acid 2.80
Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate 0.80
Oleyl Alcohol Oleyl Alcohol 0.50
Procedure
1. Disperse the Hydrated Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Mineral into water using high-shear mixing until smooth
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Phase A
Enhans PC-38 Polyethylene | Polycyclopentadiene | Stearoxy Dimethicone 11.00 Koster Keunen
Kester Wax K-82P C18-38 Hydroxystearoyl Stearate 5.00 Koster Keunen
Kester Wax K-82H C20-40 Alkyl Stearate 2.00 Koster Keunen
Octyldodecanol Octyldodecanol 15.00 Koster Keunen
Phase B
Sunrise 970 Mica 4.00 Geotech International B.V.
Phase C
Isononyl Isononanoate Isononyl Isononanoate 7.00
Belsil PDM20 Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone 5.00 Wacker
Phase D
Belsil TMS 803 Trimethylsiloxysilicate 5.00 Wacker
Isododecane Isododecane 23.00
Geopearl C Crystal Glittering Copper Synthetic Fluorphlogopite | CI 77491 23.00 Geotech International B.V.
Procedure
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Geopearl® C Crystal Regulations
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Geopearl® C Crystal Regulations
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Geopearl® C Crystal Regulations
Global approval
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Geopearl® C Crystal Regulations
Global approval
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Geopearl® C Crystal Regulations
Global approval
Geopearl® C Crystal Regulations
Global approval
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Geopearl® C Crystal Regulations
Global approval
Regulations
C Regulations
Global approval
European and United States approval
European and Japanese approval
Regulations
C Regulations
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Geopearl® C Ordering information
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Samples
Product data
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without warranty. Our advice does not release you from the obligation to verify the
information provided and to test our products as to their suitability for the intended
processes and uses. The application, use and processing of our products and the
products manufactured by you on the basis of our technical advice are beyond our
control and therefore entirely your own responsibility.
REV3 11.05.2022