BioBlack Beauty Products
BioBlack Beauty 13
(INCI Name: Charcoal Powder)
BioBlack Beauty’s vibrant black powder is the deepest black colorant used in the cosmetic industry for mascaras, eyeliners, and other products. It has a remarkably high surface-area-to-volume ratio, is nontoxic, sustainably sourced, and competitively priced.
BioBlack Beauty BX
(INCI Name: Aqua (and) Charcoal Powder (and) Cellulose (and) Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil)
A 100% bio-based black aqueous dispersion for cosmetic and personal care products like charcoal masks, soap and shampoo. It can be easily applied in water-based formulas and is compatible with multiple binders as a direct replacement of carbon black (black 2 dispersions).
BioBlack Blends™
BioBlack Blends can be made in any carrier for any application and market, ensuring compatibility, performance and marketable claims for your specific application. Contact us to discuss your unique requirements.
Cosmetics Certifications
PERFORMANCE SPECS
High surface area to volume ratio
Vegan
Globally Compliant
Non-Nano
Cost Competitive
Carbon Negative Backed by LCA
Non Toxic: No PAHs, PFAFs, VOCs
100% BioBased
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COSMETICS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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BioBlack Beauty is a line of 100% bio-based, carbon-negative black pigments made from FSC-certified wood waste. It provides a clean, high-performance alternative to fossil-based carbon black for color cosmetics and personal care.
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BioBlack Beauty BX is formulated for mascaras and liquid eyeliners, while BioBlack Beauty 13 is ideal for cleansing and skincare products like masks, soaps, and body washes. BioBlack Blends is our platform for developing tailor made pigments and dispersions to fit just about any application.
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BioBlack Beauty delivers rich, deep black tones and exceptional color payoff—comparable to or exceeding conventional carbon black—while remaining non-nanomaterial and bio-based.
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Yes. BioBlack Beauty meets cosmetic regulations in China (NMPA, IECIC), the EU (REACH), and the U.S., ensuring brands can scale globally with confidence.
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Yes. BioBlack pigments are 100% bio-based, non-nanomaterial, cruelty-free, and vegan.
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Pretty Smart Cosmetics was among the first to adopt BioBlack pigments in its products—proof that clean innovation can match traditional performance standards.
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BioBlack Blends extends the pigment into non-aqueous systems, such as oil- and silicone-based formulations, enabling its use in pencils, powders, and hybrid applications.
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BioBlack is carbon-negative, produced using renewable wood waste, and free from PFAS, VOCs, and fossil carbon. It allows brands to reduce their environmental footprint while maintaining superior performance.
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Visit the BioBlack Beauty page or contact Nature Coatings for technical data sheets, samples, or formulation support.