摘要 |
<p>The present invention provides a flaky black bright pigment which exhibits a black color having brightness and a high hiding power, and thus a cosmetic or the like containing the pigment is excellent in the touch feeling, smoothness and spread during use. The pigment is a black bright pigment which comprises a flaky base material having an average thickness of 0.1 to 8.0 µm, an average particle diameter of 1 to 800 µm, and an aspect ratio of 3 to 500, wherein the surface of the base material is coated with a thin film of triiron tetroxide and/or a low order titanium oxide. The thickness of the thin film is preferably 10 nm to 1.0 µm, and the pigment has preferably a brightness (L15 value) of 40 or higher.</p> |