Pigment and Color FAQs

Biotouch pigments are renowned for their proven formula, perfected over 40 years and trusted by thousands of professionals worldwide. Unlike many competitors' pigments, which often fail to last long on the skin and can fade or discolor quickly, Biotouch pigments are designed for exceptional staying power. They are crafted with a stable inorganic composition that minimizes fading, oxidation, and breakdown. Pre-formulated with specialized undertones, they prevent unwanted color changes, such as pigments turning blue, delivering consistent, long-lasting results.  

While some degree of color change is natural and influenced by factors like sun exposure, skincare routines, and individual skin chemistry, Biotouch pigments are designed to significantly reduce these effects. Our specialized line of correction pigments further enables technicians to neutralize unwanted tones with ease.  

It’s vital for technicians to assess their clients' skin undertones when selecting pigment colors. Understanding undertones ensures proper pigment selection and enhances the likelihood of achieving the desired results without unexpected color shifts.  

With Biotouch, you’re choosing pigments that are rigorously tested, professionally trusted, and proven to stand the test of time—making them the ultimate choice for permanent makeup excellence.  

Biotouch pigments, with over 40 years of quality testing, stand out as the safest in the permanent makeup industry. Formulated with glycerin oil, these pigments remain thick and moist and don't dry out for days. In case of separation, blend the pigment powder with the oil by shaking the bottle upside down vigorously. Unlike watery bases, our highly concentrated pigments do not require beads for blending. For optimal consistency and best color retention results, store pigments upside down to ensure the highest concentration when ready for use.

It appears diluted because it has NOT been shaken thoroughly. Color pigment needs to be shaken vigorously for over 20 times. Tighten the cap and with the bottle upside down, shake with full strength. Please be aware that the glycerine always sets at the top of the bottle to keep the pigment moist, this is why it needs to be shaken VERY WELL.

• Microblading Pigments are specifically formulated for the creation of defined clear hair strokes with lasting precision and definition. 

• Micro Pigments are excellent to use in larger areas such as eyebrows, eyeliner and lips. 

• Pure Line Pigments are rigorously tested to meet EU regulations, can work in conjunction with Microblading for ombre and shading techniques, also used for any procedure in permanent makeup, camouflaging and correcting. 

Pure Line pigments carry 5 great selections of the brow, eyeliner, lip, camouflage and corrective/restorative colors. 36 bottles total in each kit. Includes 6 of the most popular key colors and each key color contains 6 one time use 3mml bottles. 

All the colors are mixed from different shades of raw materials. 

A pigment is a group of compounds that changes color as the result of wavelength-selective absorption. The initial drop can dominate the bottle wall which makes the color appear slightly different. Just shake the lighter color VERY well until it matches the darker color, test by putting a drop on skin, smear and rub the color a few times, the true color will then appear the same. 

The base of our pigments is Iron Oxide or Carbon, which are minerals present in the human body. Our pigments have been known to the industry for over 30 years and are approved for use by doctors in Japan.

Yes. FDA approves the use of iron oxides in cosmetics.

6 Skin Tones according to the Fitzpatrick scale, from light to dark shades and from warm to cool undertones.

Every pigment has an expiration date on the bottle that states the date best used by.

Yes, but clearly understand the color base ingredients and skin undertone before mixing.

By adding or replacing with fresh pigment, as needed. Pigment may begin to oxidize after 30 minutes. Also, during the procedure, mild bleeding and body fluids may dip back into the pigment container causing it to dilute. Check the pigment strength frequently.

The color choice is determined by skin tone, undertone, hair color, and eye color. Take into consideration the client’s favorite color, desired look, and personal characteristics.

The color outcome factor is a combination of the lip color tone regardless of the skin tone shades. A popular pigment color selection for common lip tones is Bright Red, Chicago Red, and Strawberry. Use the same pigment color selection for darker lips, the color will show less bright. Pale lips can choose any color. For Brown-Purple lips avoid Burgundy, Dark Red, and Mystic Red, otherwise, it will result in unwanted Blue-Brown-Purple lips.

A combination of factors, which include proper color choice, skin tone, needle size, machine speed, hand movement, and needle depth. 

Tone down the darker shades before blending with the main Lip Color.

Apply the first layer of Beige, White or Skin color pigment as a base, choose Bright Red, Chicago Red, Strawberry or Flamingo as a second layer, these bright colors will be the best choice for darker lips. Avoid Blue base or Brown base colors like Earthy Red, Cranberry or Dark Red, otherwise, it will result in unwanted Blue-Brown-Purple lips. If light colors are chosen like Rose Pink, Rose Red or Blush they will not show up on the lips. 

Yes, if too much time is invested on one side of the eyebrow, the color will start oxidizing after 30 min. and one side might appear lighter. 

For better results, alternate from one brow to the other, brow head to brow head and tail to tail to maintain evenness.

Color fades or changes due to lifestyle, skincare products, and health issues. Someone who does outdoor activities, lots of sun exposure and swims in chlorinated pools color will fade faster. Many factors are taken into consideration but it is recommended to refresh the color with touch-ups every 2-3 years. 

After the procedure, the color heavily builds up on top of the surface of the skin so it appears much darker. When skin is traumatized, scabs form and they are normally brown. Once the scab peels off in 1-2 weeks, the true color will remain in the dermis layer and the Color retention will be about 30%-70% depending on the skin tone and color pigment used.