From shades of lipstick , hues of bronzer, luminosity of highlighter till vibrancy of blusher or depth of mascara, the essence of every beauty product lies in its colour. Just like an artist transforms a blank canvas into a masterpiece with the perfect blend of colours, the cosmetic colorants have the ability to turn pale face to sun-kissed natural glow and that too with a single stroke of brush.But, how do these colorants amplify the quality of cosmetics and what goes into their making? Read on to find out more.
The Different Types of Cosmetic Colorants
The cosmetic colour is broadly classified into two categorizes which are:
Organic colour and
Inorganic colour
Organic colours are made up of certified D & C (Drug and Cosmetic) ingredients and they are commonly denoted as lakes. While inorganic colours are composed of zinc oxide, mica , carmine, ultramarine and iron oxide that offer opacity and thus are essential for cover-up makeup products such as foundation and concealer.
What is the Role of Colour Theory in Cosmetic Industry?
Colour theory is an invaluable tool of the cosmetic industry. The theory revolves around key aspects of makeup and these include pigment, dimension of colours, harmonies and reflectiveness.
Understanding the role of these elements can help you analyze makeup colour trends
Pigment: Any form of makeup, be it oil based, water based , mineral, cake, stick or cream, comes under the first aspect of colour theory i.e. pigments – they provide colour to the cosmetic. No matter what their nature, source, mineral or chemical might be , the same theory implies for all.
Dimensions: The dimension brings depth of the colour by enriching it with accurate intensity, right hue and value. The intensity is the brightness or the measure of strength & purity while value defines how dark or light the colour is.
Harmonies: Harmony is an important characteristic of aesthetically pleasing pigment colours. These can be complementary colours (blushers, illuminators, bronzers), colour triads (contour palette, highlighters) and split complementary (eye shadow palette). For example , a highlighter palette can have not only one but multiple shades of colour such as rose gold, warm beige and peach honey, where a combination of three would bring out a perfect natural look.
Reflectiveness: The wavelength of colour varies from one another. Hence, limited lake colours are often used to create wider range of shades with optimal reflectiveness and shine. The range of reflectivity is equivalent to the shine of pigments.
Things to Consider For Quality Control of Colorants
While creating colorant standards for cosmetics there are three essential factors to consider. First, evaluate at least three lots of materials from pigment manufacturers in India and notice the difference in their composition, substrate and synthesis. Next , consult with the supplier to know more about the standards and test methods implemented for the process of manufacturing.
At last, ensure that you choose the right form of colorants for cosmetic products because opting for something that does not meet the desired parameters can be problematic.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter will start an eight-day trip to Asia Friday, during which he will discuss with allies and partners the next phase of the U.S. military's Asia rebalance, the Pentagon said Thursday.
Pentagon spokesman Jeff Davis told reporters that Carter will meet leaders from more than a dozen nations across East Asia and South Asia to help advance the next phase of the U.S. military's rebalance in the region by modernizing longtime alliances and building new partnerships.
Among a number of planned meetings, Carter will attend the 47th annual U.S.-Republic of Korea Security Consultative Meeting in Seoul , and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Defense Ministers Plus meeting in in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Davis said.
After the visit, Carter will travel to California to deliver a keynote address at the 3rd annual Reagan National Defense Forum at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, before returning to Washington.
In April, Carter said Washington was opening a new phase of its strategic "rebalance" toward Asia and the Pacific , which is "the defining region" for America's future.
The new phase of the rebalancing strategy, which has placed much emphasis on the deployment of high-tech weapons and strengthening U.S. military presence, has triggered concerns that it might fuel regional tensions.
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South China Sea, with the Chinese side expressing "deep concern."
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Australia not to join U.S. operation in South China Sea: FM
CANBERRA, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Australia has not been asked to join the United States in sailing warships near Chinese islands in the South China Sea and Australia has no plan to go beyond what it is doing there now, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said on Thursday.
"We have not been asked to join the United States and we have no plans to do other than what we already do," Bishop told media. Full story >>>
Experts say U.S. naval patrol in South China Sea detrimental to regional peace
BEIJING, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- A U.S. warship sailing in the waters near Chinese islands in the South China Sea constitutes a grave challenge to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, foreign policy experts and regional politics observers said.
Earlier on Tuesday , the U.S. destroyer USS Lassen entered wate.