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chromaflair effect
Hi everyone, I was wondering if this effect could be applied to different kinds of paint, or even other means like makeup or hair coloring?
http://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/osp/products/custom-color-solutions/chromaflair -
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It’s been done for cosmetic pigments and used in eyeshadow and possibly for hair coloring. Not sure if it’s legal for lips.
Not too many people want to look that weird, though, and the pigments are very expensive, so lack of market/profit pretty well killed the idea. -
This is the same technology that has been known since the US paint company Metalflake(tm) began. Back in the 60’s I painted my GT6 in Mirraflake(tm) which refracts rainbows. Having to bury the flake under 10 coats of acrylic lacquer makes the whole process a bit ridiculous. I guess Big Solid Lips might be a side effect if not careful.
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These effects are quite common in nail polish and as Bob said, eyeshadows too. I’ve even heard of DIY nail polish crafters using automotive paints like this in their products (not that I recommend that!).
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Merck/EMD supply a range of cosmetic pigments with this effect
if memory serves, the range is called Xirona
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There was a range from BASF too, IIRC, called Sicopearl but as Bob said very very expensive.
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