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I've gone through most of these stores recently hunting for mica pigments that are different from those I bought years ago and the only conclusion I've come to is that TKB Trading is your best option in terms of variety, prices and offering of samples, at least if you're in the United States. That is just my opinion though so here are your other options. I have no idea why I have so many finished makeup stores on here either, except you can technically turn eyeshadow into nail polish coloring, it just doesn't work quite as well. A final note: When I am listing a store on here, I am not verifying that the pigments being sold are cosmetic grade, or what use the pigments are approved for so do your homework. This many years later, I feel like 5 grams to an 1/2 oz is plenty of pigment (for making nail polish or eyeshadow at least).
I've gone through most of these stores recently hunting for mica pigments that are different from those I bought years ago and the only conclusion I've come to is that TKB Trading is your best option in terms of variety, prices and offering of samples, at least if you're in the United States. That is just my opinion though so here are your other options. I have no idea why I have so many finished makeup stores on here either, except you can technically turn eyeshadow into nail polish coloring, it just doesn't work quite as well. A final note: When I am listing a store on here, I am not verifying that the pigments being sold are cosmetic grade, or what use the pigments are approved for so do your homework. This many years later, I feel like 5 grams to an 1/2 oz is plenty of pigment (for making nail polish or eyeshadow at least).
Affordable Mineral Makeup - Cosmetic related items but does not sell "bulk" mica pigments. No doubt added them for the Eyeshadows.
Payment: PayPal
Store Location: Florida
Shipping Method: USPS
Other Info:
Sample Size: They do sell sample baggies, size unclear.
Sample Size: They do sell sample baggies, size unclear.
Payment: PayPal
Store Location: Florida
Shipping Method: USPS Priority Mail
Other Info:
Sample Size: Mica samples, currently $0.99, are packaged in small resealable zip bags and contain 1/2 teaspoon of mica powder.
BFTE Cosmetics (Beauty from the Earth) - Cosmetic related items but does not sell "bulk" mica pigments. Added for the Eyeshadows.
Sample Size: Mica samples, currently $0.99, are packaged in small resealable zip bags and contain 1/2 teaspoon of mica powder.
BFTE Cosmetics (Beauty from the Earth) - Cosmetic related items but does not sell "bulk" mica pigments. Added for the Eyeshadows.
Payment: Paypal
Store Location: Kansas
Shipping Method: USPS First Class. Flat rate shipping $4.00
Other Info: Full-size 5 gram sifter jar has 1 to 3 grams of product, packed.
Sample Size: Sample jar has approximately .3 grams of product.
Sample Size: Sample jar has approximately .3 grams of product.
Brambleberry Soap making supplies, bath & body, cosmetics related items, micas & colorants. The link for the cosmetics section (includes makeup and nail polish) is here.
Payment: Paypal & others
Store Location: Washington
Shipping Method: USPS Priority Mail or Fed Ex
Other Info: No Minimum Order. Also sold in a 16 oz size.
Sample Size: Does not appear to offer samples at this time.
Sample Size: Does not appear to offer samples at this time.
Buff D - finished cosmetics. Added for the loose eyeshadows.
Payment: Paypal & others
Store Location: Canada
Shipping Method: Canada Post
Other Info: A minimum order amount of $5.25 CAD is required. Free Shipping on orders over $100. full size jar: 7 grams volume / 2 grams weight- refill kit: 2 grams weight in a small refill bag. refill kits also qualify for a reduced letter mail shipping rate.
Sample Size: 1/4 teaspoon sample bag
Coastal Scents Primarily sells finished makeup and cosmetic supplies. Does not sell bulk micas anymore.
Sample Size: 1/4 teaspoon sample bag
Coastal Scents Primarily sells finished makeup and cosmetic supplies. Does not sell bulk micas anymore.
Payment: Paypal
Store Location: USA
Shipping Method:
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Sample Size: Does not appear to offer samples at this time.
Other Info:
Sample Size: Does not appear to offer samples at this time.
ColorCraze2000 (etsy). Sells glitter, pigment/micas including a lot of different chameleon pigments.
Payment: PayPal
Store Location: USA
Shipping Method: USPS
Other Info:
Sample Size: Does not appear to offer samples at this time.
Sample Size: Does not appear to offer samples at this time.
Didspade Metal Flake Co. Geared towards the automotive industry. I purchased their Supershift chameleons for nail polish but they sell many other things as well.
Payment: PayPal
Store Location: Arizona
Shipping Method:
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Sample Size: They do not sell individual samples but the lowest size available is 5 grams, usually.
Sample Size: They do not sell individual samples but the lowest size available is 5 grams, usually.
Elements Bath & Body Soap making supplies, bath & body, cosmetics related items, micas & colorants.
Payment: PayPal
Store Location: Kentucky
Shipping Method: USPS Priority or UPS
Other Info: Sample size is 1 teaspoon.
Sample Size: 1 teaspoon, $1.49 average price
Glam and Glits I could be wrong but it looks like all acrylic powders and nail related items.
Glitter Unique One of my favorite stores. Geared towards making your own nail polish.
Sample Size: 1 teaspoon, $1.49 average price
Glam and Glits I could be wrong but it looks like all acrylic powders and nail related items.
Payment: PayPal
Store Location: California
Shipping Method: unknown
Other Info:
Sample Size: Not at this time.
Sample Size: Not at this time.
Glitter Unique One of my favorite stores. Geared towards making your own nail polish.
Payment: PayPal
Store Location: Michigan
Shipping Method: USPS
Other Info:
Sample Size: Of Crystal Pearl pigments at least, is 1 teaspoon.
Herbs of Grace Cosmetics and related supplies, doesn't sell "bulk" mica. Added for the eyeshadows.
Sample Size: Of Crystal Pearl pigments at least, is 1 teaspoon.
Herbs of Grace Cosmetics and related supplies, doesn't sell "bulk" mica. Added for the eyeshadows.
Payment: unknown
Store Location: many states, exact main location unknown
Shipping Method: unknown
Other Info: Sold by net wt. Free Shipping over $50! (in USA
Sample Size: No sample sizes but shadows are sold per gram.
Sample Size: No sample sizes but shadows are sold per gram.
Just Pigments I am very tempted by their products...
Payment: Credit card
Store Location: Arizona
Shipping Method: USPS
Other Info: Sold by wt., also sells color shifting set. "We offer over 300 pigments and add new colors regularly. Our client base includes glass blowers, artists, paint companies, graphic artists, soap makers, cosmetic, manufacturers, candle makers, epoxy companies, designers and handmade crafters."
Sample Size: Samples are a rounded teaspoon.
Sample Size: Samples are a rounded teaspoon.
Mad Micas. I just found them recently, know nothing about them but they do sell micas up to 10 lbs and some of them were tempting enough to consider buying a sample.
Payment:
Store Location: Florida
Shipping Method:
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Sample Size: Sample bags contain one generous teaspoon (approx. 3-4 g).
Sample Size: Sample bags contain one generous teaspoon (approx. 3-4 g).
Makeup Geek - Finished makeup like pressed shadows and cosmetic related items. Added for the eyeshadow selection
Payment: PayPal & credit cards
Store Location:
Shipping Method: In most cases (smaller orders), shipping will only be $4 or $5 for US orders and $6 to $8 for First Class International.
Other Info:
Sample Size: Not at this time
Sample Size: Not at this time
Medusa's Makeup - Finished makeup and cosmetic related items. Added for the eyeshadows.
Payment: Paypal & others
Store Location: Illinois
Shipping Method: UPS or USPS
Other Info: Free Shipping $50+
Sample Size: Not at this time.
Micamoma "We are suppliers of premium mica powder soap colours, neon colourants, cosmetic pigments and nail polish making supplies."
Sample Size: Not at this time.
Micamoma "We are suppliers of premium mica powder soap colours, neon colourants, cosmetic pigments and nail polish making supplies."
Payment: Paypal +
Store Location: UK
Shipping Method:
Other Info:
Sample Size: Not at this time.
Sample Size: Not at this time.
Payment: their own checkout
Store Location: Maryland
Shipping Method: UPS or USPS
Other Info: Sorted by color.
Sample Size: Not at this time- of the unblended micas.
Sample Size: Not at this time- of the unblended micas.
Nature's Garden Candles - Candles, Soap making, cosmetic, bath & body supplies, doesn't sell very many micas.
Payment:
Store Location: Ohio, USA
Shipping Method:
Other Info: At this time, very small selection of cosmetic colorants.
Sample Size: N/A
Sample Size: N/A
Natural Color Online finished mineral makeup, no bulk micas. Added for the Shimmer Powders.
Payment: unknown
Payment: unknown
Store Location: unknown
Shipping Method: unknown
Other Info:
Sample Size:
Sample Size:
Nurture Soap Supplies Soap making, cosmetic, bath & body supplies, as well as bulk micas. Recently ordered quite a few samples, eager to see them.
Payment: PayPal
Store Location: Indiana
Shipping Method: Priority Mail, Parcel Post and FedEx
Other Info: Sold by weight. 4 oz, 8 oz, and 1 lb also available
Sample Size: 5 grams
Sample Size: 5 grams
Rustic Escentuals Soap making, cosmetic, bath & body supplies, as well as bulk micas. See Micas, Oxides, Pigments
Payment: Credit Cards
Store Location: South Carolina, USA
Shipping Method: UPS
Other Info: minimum order $15.00
Sample Size: Sample sizes are approximately one teaspoon.
Sample Size: Sample sizes are approximately one teaspoon.
Sheba Nails Pigments specifically for nail art and franken polish.
Payment: PayPal
Store Location: Michigan
Shipping Method: UPS or US Mail Priority
Other Info:
Sample Size:
Sample Size:
Silk Naturals Finished makeup, skin care and hair care items. Added for the eyeshadows.
Payment: PayPal
Store Location: New York
Shipping Method: USPS First Class
Other Info: They provide swatches of the actual pigment on skin.
Sample Size: Regular size is 3/4 teaspoon packaged in a 5 gram jar.
Sample Size: Regular size is 3/4 teaspoon packaged in a 5 gram jar.
Solar Color Dust lots of different pigments for paint, nails and crafts but not bulk micas for cosmetics.
Payment: PayPal
Store Location: USA
Shipping Method: USPS
Other Info:
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Sample Size:
Spectraflair4u different pigments for paint, nails and crafts but not bulk micas
Payment: PayPal
Store Location: USA
Shipping Method: USPS
Other Info:
Sample Size:
Sample Size:
Spectrum Cosmetics (etsy) finished makeup items including nail polish. Added for the eyeshadows.
Payment: PayPal
Store Location: Pennsylvania
Shipping Method: unknown
Other Info: Eyeshadows sorted by color.
Sample Size:
Sample Size:
Suds and Scents Soap making, candles, cosmetic, bath & body supplies. See Cosmetic Grade Micas
Payment: Paypal
Store Location: Canada
Shipping Method:
Other Info:
Sample Size: No, lowest amount available is 10 grams
Sweet Scents natural mineral makeup, brushes and supplies. See Minerals.
Payment: Credit card
Store Location: Colorado
Shipping Method: USPS, FedEx or UPS
Other Info: Most sorted by color
Sample Size: No, sold by the oz.
Sample Size: No, sold by the oz.
Terra Firma Cosmetics Finished makeup, skin care and hair care items
Payment: PayPal
Store Location: Washington
Shipping Method: USPS & UPS
Other Info: Sold by vol.
Sample Size:
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TKB Trading Easily my #1 fav. They sell almost everything the other companies do except finished makeup and TONS of pigments for nails, makeup, even soap making.
Payment: Paypal
Store Location: California
Shipping Method: USPS, FedEx or DHL
Other Info: $13.00 Minimum Order, Free shipping $100+. Price varies.
Sample Size: Usually 6 grams
Sample Size: Usually 6 grams
U-MakeItUp A lot of cosmetic and soap making ingredients. See Cosmetic Grade Colored Micas.
Payment: Paypal
Store Location: Somewhere in the EU
Shipping Method: We only ship via courier and you will receive your order via Parcel Force, TNT or GLS depending on your location. When your order has been shipped our Dispatch Department will send you your tracking number. Please allow up to 3 working days for our warehouse to process your order.
Other Info:
Sample Size: No but the lowest available amount is just 5 grams.
Sample Size: No but the lowest available amount is just 5 grams.
Voyageur Soap & Candle Company Ltd. Soap and candle making supplies, some cosmetic supplies. See Cosmetic Colours for micas
Payment: PayPal
Store Location: Canada
Shipping Method:
Other Info: prices in Canadian dollars and varies by color.
Sample Size: No, the lowest available amount is 10 grams.
Sample Size: No, the lowest available amount is 10 grams.
Wonder Beauty Products (etsy) Small selection at this time.
Payment: PayPal
Store Location: California
Shipping Method: probably USPS
Other Info:
Sample Size:
Sample Size:
Hi, just wanted to add on here I found a company "Slice of the Moon" that sells various micas as well as several glow in the dark pigments that they told me will work for making nail polish. They recommended the "colored" version (the version that looks green, blue, pink, etc in the light) as it is "smooth and not gritty." Also, these are all non-toxic.
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DeleteJust wondering if you know of anywhere that sells liquid dyes/pigments for frankening.
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ReplyDeleteI haven't but I'm sure some frankener has by now.
DeleteThey smell really bad I would not recommend
DeleteWill these pigments work for nail polish as well?
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