Soap Stable Non Bleeding Matte Purple Manganese Violet Oxide Cosmetic Pigment Powder 1/2 Oz 1/2 Ounce Matte Pigment Powder. Purple color, Manganese Violet Customers use this in Soap making [Cold Process, Hot Process, Melt and Pour], Bath Scrubs, Fizzies, & Salts, Lotion, Creams, & Body Butter, and Mineral makeup formulas, [Nail Polish mixes, pre-wet with alcohol]. Stable color, Mixes well, Doesn't morph in CP, Non bleeding in MnP, Water soluble For true color, you should use these colors in a clear base. If you want a lighter or pastel color, I recommend a white base. Cosmetic Grade and approved for General Cosmetics, Cosmetics for Eye [shadows, liner], & Lip [gloss, tint, balms]