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@MarkBroussard, do you know who the distributor for wholesalecosmetics? Again I want to make sure that in the future I will easily be able to recreate larger batches. 

[Jblore]

Thank you! @MarkBroussard!

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@Bobzchemist another thought came up regarding this discussion while looking at the distributors you suggested. These appear to be distributors for mass production. I am still in the early stages of creating my prototypes and I came across a site called TKB trading and I noticed they offer smaller batches of mica. 

Do you know much about TKB trading? Also back to my concern about mass producing my 

prototypes, will I be able to replicate my “colours” with using TKB as an original source?

I would hate to create something to find out that I would have to start from scratch because I can’t get the same ingredients for mass production.

Thanks again for your expertise, I know I have been bombarding you with questions!

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A contract manufacturer with a lab would be great so I could kill two birds with one stone. However having access to a lab in the meantime would be great to finalize some prototypes.

[Jblore]

Just the answer I was looking for! Another big concern was creating a unique collection of eyeshadows and a manufacture being able to replicate it. Now having an understanding of finding the right distributor gives me alot of clarity.

Thanks again.

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Thank you Bob, that does help. 

However a question I do have is that if I used one of these coloured micas on it’s own without any other pigments or micas added to it, can that become a problem in terms of “copying” their colour? I don’t plan to use one colour on it’s own because I want to have a unique selection but it’s something I want to keep in mind. Of course my formula as a whole would be unique in terms of the other ingredients but at this point I am concerned about colour.

I appreciate your feedback.

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Thank you Mark, you’ve been a great help!

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I am not necessarily looking to provide “natural” products. However having that as an option is something consumers are looking for.

Benzyl Alcohol has peaked my interest and I am curious is there a benefit of using that opposed to Phenoxyethanol? Eco-friendly aside.

MarkBroussard, to answer your question I am using silicones in my formulas.

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Thank you! You’ve been a great help.