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Refining THE SCIENCE OF PIGMENT DISPERSION THAT TRANSFORMS COSMETICS. PRECISION + STRICT QUALITY STANDARDS When it comes to delivering the best pigment dispersions, there can be no compromising quality or consistency. That s why we have developed processes that are proven to achieve excellent batch-to-batch consistency. In fact, we routinely deliver <1.5 Delta E in color tolerances, all verified by a team of technical experts at our state-of-theart quality lab. A PRECISE MATCH Color isn t acceptable unless it provides an excellent match for your product. We provide custom color design, as well as thousands of hues with INCI standards. GLOBAL LEADERSHIP Colorsperse pigment dispersions bring beautiful products to life for cosmetic brands around the world. Our global reach means that we can deliver unparalleled support and responsiveness wherever your R&D, formulation or production takes place. And as a subsidiary of PolyOne Corporation, we re part of a leading international business that s dedicated to helping customers create exceptional products. Colorsperse STREAMLINING THE PIGMENT DISPERSIONS PROCESS TYPICAL PROCESS 5 DAYS POWDER PIGMENT WET OUT PIGMENT Colorsperse PROCESS HOURS PIGMENT DISPERSION COSMETIC BASE is at the heart of every stunning product. That s why Colorsperse by GSDI has created a smarter way to deliver the right color for every cosmetic product you make. Our unique approach to pigment dispersions provides breathtaking quality, consistency and efficiency. All to help STRIKING SIMPLICITY MILLING QC QC PASS Colorsperse pre-dispersed pigments streamline the production process to reduce costs, ensure consistency, speed time to market and facilitate more frequent product launches. you achieve unparalleled performance. The true beauty of Colorsperse cosmetic pigment dispersions is how they can improve your products and processes. By pre-dispersing pigments into a ready-touse cosmetic paste, we eliminate multiple steps in your manufacturing process. This saves time and reduces process complexity, improving consistency and boosting productivity. And because every Colorsperse dispersion is certified to be on color within 1.5 Delta E, we also eliminate the necessity for QA steps and color adjustments. COSMETIC BASE
SKIN CARE SUBTLE DISPERSIONS SHades Better Than the Rest iron oxide + titanium dioxide DISPERSIONS CREATE MATCHES FOR UNIQUE SKIN TONES. Let Colorsperse color dispersions help you achieve the ideal skin tones every time. The precise technology used in our cosmetic dispersion process delivers exceptional matching for iron oxide and titanium dioxide cosmetic formulations across a wide range of product applications. SKIN TONE FORMULATION What makes Colorsperse dispersions excellent for skin tone-oriented products? A combination of excellent, nuanced skin tone color design and fine minimum 7.0 (<12 microns) pigment grind. With us, finding your ideal color couldn t be easier. We support the entire range of iron oxide shades, plus, we can provide custom formulations for special color matching or additives. A WORLD OF BEAUTIFUL POSSIBILITIES The possibilities are limitless. We support a wide range of skin tone product formulations across the cosmetics industry. This includes everything from foundations and concealers to bronzes and blushes. So, as you continually innovate with new product concepts, we ll help make them possible by working closely with your R&D, brand and operations teams. Together, we can get your brilliant ideas to market faster, with stunning results. PRE-DISPERSED PIGMENTS PROVIDE GENTLE TINTS + COVERAGE Today s advanced creams and balms require A versatile pigmenting and additive process. That s why we ve developed distinctive capabilities that bring products to market faster, with EXCELLENT QUALITY. BB BEAUTY CC COVER & DD BALM correct PIGMENT TINTS PIGMENT TINTS PIGMENT TINTS beauty balms offer versatility for today s savvy consumer. A versatile makeup and skin care hybrid, it often combines the characteristics of a primer, SPF protection, skin treatment, concealer and/or foundation. Colorsperse cosmetic dispersions provide colors perfectly suited to BB cream offerings. Our ability to incorporate additives into the cosmetic paste reduces steps and improves product consistency. cc CREAMS can provide exceptional concealing and anti-aging properties. Smooth, silky cosmetic pastes are fully compatible with the lightweight characteristics common in this category. Subtle skin tone colors are ideal for CC creams. DISGUISE & DIMINISH A NEW LEVEL IN BEAUTY Multitasking DD creams take cosmetics to a whole new level. Colorsperse can bring rich benefits to this product category, whether adding subtle skin tone or pigment colors. 2x OUR PROCESS IS CLEANER FOUNDATION
BOLD OR SUBTLE LIPSTICKS AND GLOSSES A kiss of color BRILLIANT S + STUNNING SHIMMERS MATCHED TO YOUR PRODUCT VISION. the right color is defined differently for every brand and individual. That s why we bring your bold, beautiful and dazzling colors to life with INCI compliant colors or precise color design, no matter where you find your inspiration. All with smooth, silky consistency. So, from lipstick, and gloss to balms or treatments, we always give you just the right kiss of color. ADD A LITTLE DAZZLE When you want to step it up with something a bit more dazzling, Colorsperse color dispersions can get you there. Simply add shimmers, sparkles or pearlescent dispersions to add stunning impact. THE RIGHT TOUCH OF AND EFFECTS we nail color A SPECTRUM OF BEAUTIFUL OPTIONS S + EFFECTS FOR A STUNNING IMPRESSION. Turn heads with thousands of custom nail color possibilities. Whatever your application, we ll work with you to ensure you get exactly the right pigment selections to make your latest look pop. It s simple: you tell us what you want to do, and we ll create the color dispersion to do it. Then, we ll give you the pre-dispersed color to integrate into your formulation. It s that easy. STEP IT UP WITH SPARKLE Add shimmers, metallics or pearlescent effects for a gleaming look. And as you imagine new ways to make nails glimmer, Our team of product technicians can help bring your brilliant ideas to market. LIPSTICK NAIL POLISH
SKIN TONES METALLICS SHIMMERS + PEARLS TREND S FLuORESCENTS Special effects NATURAL DISPERSIONS NOTHING TO HIDE Color with a Conscience Natural beauty products are a rapidly-emerging category trend around the globe. We offer solutions that support cosmetic producers big and small. This means combining a diverse range of subtle tones with natural carrier bases such as castor oil, coconut oil or dimethicone to create all-natural products such as foundations, skin care offerings, lip care, creams and more. All with the consistency, quality and production efficiency to help you bring your best products to market, faster than ever. STANDARD + CUSTOM DESIGNS + EFFECTS UNLIMITED S Imagine It. Create It. olorsperse products offer an unlimited range of color and special effect options to meet your unique cosmetic formulation. Choose from iron oxides, thousands of colors, special effects, or create your own color or look with Cour custom color capabilities. SM NATURAL INVISIO INSPIRES WITH THE POWER OF + DESIGN InVisiO SM color inspiration services work across your entire design process providing market, technological and operational insight inspiring creative innovation. invisiocolor.com CUSTOM
AN ATTRACTIVE IMPACT ON YOUR BOTTOM LINE STARTS WITH A CLEANER PROCESS CONSISTENCY AND A BETTER WORKPLACE QUALITY + ENVIRONMENTAL true efficiency is ONLY two steps away improve YOUR PRODUCTIVITY AND PROCESS IMPROVE QUALITY AND THE WORK ENVIRONMENT DISPERSION TECHNOLOGY MAKES EVERYTHING BETTER. CONVENTIONAL POWDER PROCESS By simplifying the pigmenting process, using Colorsperse dispersions takes costly, dirty steps out of your formulation process. Our cosmetic dispersion method can eliminate 4-6 steps over conventional powder pigmentation, as well as multiple QA checkpoints and time consuming re-formulation to vastly speed output and time to market. It also reduces waste and allows you to get the right color, batch after batch. Optimized operational efficiency is truly a beautiful thing. Quality and consistency mean that cosmetic dispersions provide more uniform products, finer pigment particles (<12 microns) and colors that are consistently within 1.5 Delta E. And because we deliver color in paste form, it eliminates messy pigment dust that s created during the grinding process. This makes your operations cleaner, and reduces the potential for product cross-contamination. SIMPLY MORE EFFICIENT. Improve your productivity, reduce waste, eliminate the mess and speed up time to market with Colorsperse. 85 % 5 2x 50 % DAYS 3 FASTER PROCESS OR LESS TO SHIP CLEANER FEWER CHANGEOVERS DAY NEW DESIGN TURN-AROUND DISPERSIONS Achieve finer, more consistent pigments every time. 10 microns Colorsperse dispersions 45 microns POWDER PIGMENT SPOT-ON We deliver consistent color results in the 1.5 Delta E range time after time.
About Colorsperse Colorsperse color dispersions for cosmetics are created by GSDI, world leading specialists in dispersing pigments, additives and catalysts into silicone polymers for a wide range of applications. We provide cosmetic formulators with the best possible pigment solutions to meet their needs. By working closely with our cosmetic customers, we develop innovative color and pigment results that differentiate their products and accelerate time to market. info@colorsperse.com colorsperse.com 330.958.1055 2015 GSDI All Rights Reserved