Matte Eyeshadow Pigments

For creating matte eyeshadows without shimmer, you should use pigments that provide opaque color rather than light reflection like mica. Common pigments used for matte finishes in cosmetics include:

• Iron Oxides: These come in various shades like red, yellow, and black, and are widely used to create a range of natural-looking matte colors.
• Ultramarines: These pigments are used for vibrant blues, pinks, and violets.

These pigments are finely ground powders that disperse in the eyeshadow base to provide solid color payoff without any pearlescent or shimmery effect, which is characteristic of mica.