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At in-cosmetics Global 2026, Eckart introduced two new effect pigments that reflect the evolving role of color in cosmetic formulations. No longer just a visual element, pigments today are expected to deliver across multiple dimensions, combining chromatic intensity, formulation performance, and sensorial appeal.
SYNCRYSTAL® Mystic Indigo and SYNCRYSTAL® Orange sit at opposite ends of the color spectrum, yet both respond to common formulation challenges. Together, they illustrate how pigment design is increasingly focused on combining chromatic intensity with technical reliability.
SYNCRYSTAL® pigments are based on synthetic fluorphlogopite, the improved version of natural mica. From a formulation perspective, this brings several practical advantages, as it provides:
In short, it creates a more controlled starting point. And in formulation, this control pays off, affecting everything from dispersion to final appearance.
Blue is one of the more complex colors to work with in cosmetics. Challenges such as UV instability, sensitivity to formulation conditions, and limited suitability for certain applications have historically restricted its use.
SYNCRYSTAL® Mystic Indigo has been developed to address these limitations. It’s a highly-chromatic blue effect pigment with a violet undertone, allowing formulators to access a broader range of blue-to-purple shades. More importantly, it’s engineered to remain stable across pH ranges, UV exposure, and different formulation systems, addressing some of the most persistent pain points associated with blue pigments.
Image 1: Representation of Eckart's SYNCRYSTAL® Mystic Indigo
From a formulation perspective, it’s also:
Its composition supports broader global usability, including lip applications, which is not always the case for blue pigments. This opens up more flexibility when developing violet and purple lip shades without needing to navigate as many regulatory workarounds. Rather than treating blue as a special case to be managed, Mystic Indigo allows it to be used more like any other high-performance pigment, with fewer compromises along the way.
If blue is often about overcoming constraints, orange tends to be about harmony with skin colors. SYNCRYSTAL® Orange is designed to deliver immediate radiance, with an interference effect that enhances how light interacts with the skin. The result is a visible glow that can be dialed up or down depending on the formulation.
Its optical profile is particularly relevant for complexion products. Because orange tones counteract blue, the pigment can help neutralize blue, green, and purple undertones, contributing to a more even and refined appearance. Like Mystic Indigo, it’s based on synthetic fluorphlogopite, ensuring consistency and alignment with high-purity formulation strategies.
Typical use cases include:
In these applications, it can move between subtle correction and visible luminosity, depending on how it is formulated.
Taken together, SYNCRYSTAL® Mystic Indigo and SYNCRYSTAL® Orange highlight a shift in how pigments are considered. It is no longer just about achieving a specific shade, but about how reliably that shade can be delivered across conditions, formats, and markets.
Mystic Indigo addresses long-standing challenges around blue stability and usability, while SYNCRYSTAL® Orange adds radiance and corrective functionality to complexion-focused formulations. Both are built on a substrate that supports consistency, purity, and scalability. In the end, pigments like these don’t just expand the color palette. They make it easier to use that palette with confidence, even when formulations become more complex.
For formulators, the next step is often comparison: how these pigments perform relative to existing options, how they fit within regulatory frameworks, and how easily they integrate into current systems. Ingredient platforms such as Covalo can support this stage by allowing teams to review documentation, compare specifications, and assess suitability across applications before moving into lab work.
Review, compare, and request your samples of SYNCRYSTAL® Mystic Indigo and SYNCRYSTAL® Orange on Covalo today!