Easy Mix Colors: Iron Oxides vs. Lake

Easy Mix colors are designed for easy blending, even by hand, making them convenient for creating custom shades in makeup products.

Here's the difference between Iron Oxides EasyMix and Lake EasyMix:

• Iron Oxides EasyMix: These are mineral pigments (such as Yellow Iron Oxides, Red Iron Oxides, Black Iron Oxides, Beige Iron Oxides, White Iron Oxides). They are coated with Methicone to make them soft, smooth, and easy to spread and mix. They are dispersed in oil or silicone and are suitable for makeup products like foundation, lipstick, lip gloss, and mineral makeup. They offer good adherence and can be waterproof/anti-darkness.

• Lake EasyMix: These are organic pigments (such as FD&C Yellow No.5 Lake, D&C Red No.7 Lake). Like Iron Oxides EasyMix, they are coated with Methicone for easy dispersion in formulations. They are also suitable for makeup products like lipstick, nail polish, eyeshadow, and lip gloss. Lake colors are designed to be dispersed in the formula, allowing the color to stay on the skin, which is ideal for makeup applications.

In essence, the main difference lies in their source (mineral vs. organic), but both EasyMix types are processed to be easily dispersed and blended for use in makeup.

Regarding your question about the picture with two colors, while I cannot see the specific image, it likely demonstrates how different Easy Mix colors can be combined. Easy Mix pigments, including both Iron Oxides and Lake types, are specifically formulated to be easily mixed together to achieve a wide range of desired colors and shades for your cosmetic formulations.