The pigments that are used in the cosmetic and personal care products is known as cosmetic pigments. Cosmetic pigments have qualities such as luminous and sparkling luster, glitter, and shine. These pigments are available in colored and colorless form, which can be both organic and inorganic. The nature of pigments whether it is organic or inorganic depend upon the ingredients that are used in the manufacturing of that particular pigment.They are usually insoluble and also chemically uninfluenced by the medium they are incorporated into. They are used in a wide range of applications such as lip products, eye makeup, nail products, and facial makeup among others.

The major factors fuelling the growth of global cosmetic pigments market includes growing demand of cosmetic pigments in personal care & cosmetics products, increasing demand for latest & premium products and rising disposable income along with changing consumer lifestyle. In addition, growing awareness regarding the benefit of organic products among consumers and rapid change in fashion trends are some of the factors that are expected to drive the growth of global cosmetic pigments market during forecast period. There are various harmful chemicals, being used as ingredients in cosmetics products. These chemicals may have an adverse effect on human health, which could even fatal for humans. Moreover, increasing demand of cosmetics pigments that are eco-friendly and produced by using natural ingredients are anticipated to create several opportunities for cosmetic pigment manufacturers in future, which in turn driving the growth of cosmetic pigments market. However, strict government policies regarding the usage of certain pigments and maintain proper quality of these cosmetics pigments are some factors hindering the growth of global cosmetic pigments market.

Based on region, Europe is expected to dominate the market during forecast period due to increasing adoption of advanced technology, such as pigment dispersion and surface treatment for the production of high quality products. The rise in demand of high-quality products is driving the growth of cosmetic pigments market in this region.

Global cosmetic pigments market has been segmented on the basis of elemental composition, type and application. Based on elemental composition, the market is segmented into organic pigments and inorganic pigments. On the basis of organic pigments, the market is further categorized into lakes, toners and true pigments. On the basis of inorganic pigments, the market is further categorized into titanium dioxide, iron oxide, chromium dioxide, zinc oxide, mica, ultramarines and other metal oxides. Based on type, the market is segmented into special effect pigments, surface treated pigments, nano pigments and natural colorants. On the basis of special effect pigments, the market is further categorized into pearlescent pigments and metallic pigments. Pearlescent Pigments is further divided into organic pearls, inorganic pearls, silver pearls and colored interference pearls. On the basis of surface treated pigments, the market is further categorized into methicone & dimethicone treated pigments, alkyl silane treated pigments, organo titranate treated pigments and cross polymer treated pigments. On the basis of nano pigments, the market is further categorized into titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and carbon black. On the basis of natural colorants, the market is further categorized into alkanet root, henna and phycobiliproteins. Based on application, the market is segmented into facial makeup, eye makeup, lip products, nail products, hair color products, special effect & special purpose products and others. On the basis of facial makeup, the market is further categorized into powder, foundation and blushers. On the basis of eye makeup, the market is further categorized into eye liner, eye shadow and mascara. On the basis of lip products, the market is further categorized into lipstick, lip gloss, lip liner and lip stains. On the basis of nail products, the market is further categorized into nail polish and nail treatment. On the basis of others, the market is further categorized into toothpaste, hair shampoo & conditioner and sunless tanning products.

Some of the major players of global cosmetic pigments market are Sun Chemical, Sensient Cosmetic Technologies, Merck KGaA, BASF SE, Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited, Clariant, Kobo Products Inc., Geotech, Venator Materials PLC and Lanxess among others.

Market Segmentation:

Global Cosmetic Pigments Market by Elemental Composition

• Organic Pigments

• • Lakes
  • Toners
  • True Pigments

• Inorganic Pigments

• • Titanium Dioxide
  • Iron Oxide
  • Chromium Dioxide
  • Zinc Oxide
  • Mica
  • Ultramarines
  • Other Metal Oxides

Global Cosmetic Pigments Market by Type

• Special Effect Pigments

• • Pearlescent Pigments
  • Organic Pearls
  • Inorganic Pearls
  • Silver Pearls
  • Colored Interference Pearls
  • Metallic Pigments

• Surface Treated Pigments

• • Methicone & Dimethicone Treated Pigments
  • Alkyl Silane Treated Pigments
  • Organo Titranate Treated PigmentsCross Polymer Treated Pigments

• Nano Pigments

• • Titanium Dioxide
  • Zinc Oxide
  • Carbon Black

• Natural Colorants

• • Alkanet Root
  • Henna
  • Phycobiliproteins

Global Cosmetic Pigments Market by Application

• Facial Makeup

• • Powder
  • Foundation
  • Blushers

• Eye Makeup

• • Eye Liner
  • Eye Shadow
  • Mascara

• Lip Products

• • Lipstick
  • Lip Gloss
  • Lip Liner
  • Lip Stains

• Nail Products

• • Nail Polish
  • Nail Treatment

• Hair Color Products

• Special Effect & Special Purpose Products

• Others

• • Toothpaste
  • Hair Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Sunless Tanning Products

Global Cosmetic Pigments Market by Region

• • North America Cosmetic Pigments Market
  • Europe Cosmetic Pigments Market
  • Asia-Pacific Cosmetic Pigments Market
  • ROW Cosmetic Pigments Market

Leading Market Players

• • Sun Chemical
  • Sensient Cosmetic Technologies
  • Merck KGaA
  • BASF SE
  • Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited
  • Clariant
  • Kobo Products Inc.
  • Geotech
  • Venator Materials PLC
  • Lanxess