Some pigment collections behave like a neatly labelled drawer: one formula, a short row of colours and a simple decision. BIOTEK pigments are closer to a complete professional colour wardrobe. The range includes brow colours in several formula families, an extensive lip palette, eyeliner pigments, modifiers, ready-made sets and specialist shades for areola pigmentation and scar camouflage. That breadth is useful - but only when the artist understands how the pieces relate to one another.
A bottle name alone cannot make a colour decision. A PMU artist also has to consider the treatment area, the client’s natural colouring, the visible undertone, the condition and characteristics of the skin, the desired finish, the chosen technique and the way a formula is designed to be worked. A light brown selected for airy machine shading is not automatically the same tool an artist would choose for compact hair strokes. A vivid lip shade may be beautiful on its own, yet another client may need a softer or more neutral direction. Correctors, meanwhile, are not shortcut colours; they are targeted tools that belong in a carefully reasoned plan.
This guide maps the BIOTEK pigment universe available through BVShop. Instead of turning more than a hundred products into a tiring catalogue, it groups them by purpose and formula, explains the role of the principal colour families and shows how a professional can navigate the collection more confidently. Product availability and bottle sizes may change, so always check the current product page, label, Safety Data Sheet and Declaration of Conformity before use.
Why BIOTEK Pigments Deserve More Than a Shade List
BIOTEK is an Italian permanent makeup brand with decades of experience in equipment, needles, pigments and professional education. Its pigment story is built around colour stability, concentrated formulas and a wide selection intended to reduce improvisation at the tray. The official brand information describes pigments made in Italy, vegan and not tested on animals, with formulas developed to comply with applicable European requirements. Individual products and regional requirements can differ, so professionals should verify the documentation attached to the exact colour they intend to use.
The scale of the range is part of the appeal. At BVShop, BIOTEK colours are organised not only by treatment area - brows, lips and eyes - but also by composition and specialist purpose. The collection includes hybrid and inorganic pigments, colour-adjusting products, kits and paramedical palettes. This creates several valid routes into the range. A new user might begin with a curated kit, while an experienced artist may build a custom palette around a preferred viscosity, technique and client profile.
BIOTEK also puts emphasis on manufacturing and packaging. Brand materials describe mineral bases stabilised through high-temperature processing, protective coating and anti-UV treatment in relevant lines. Traditional BIOTEK colours are associated with airless packaging designed to limit contact with air and dispense controlled amounts. Newer 15ml presentations may use different packaging, so the practical rule is simple: follow the storage and handling information supplied with the specific bottle, close it promptly and shake it as directed before dispensing.
None of these features removes the need for professional colour theory. Pigment chemistry does not cancel the influence of skin, technique or depth. What a well-developed range can do is give the artist more precise tools: several levels of brow depth, lip colours with different tonal personalities, dedicated black and brown eye colours, skin-tone steps for camouflage and modifiers for selected adjustments. The quality of the result still depends on consultation, selection, implantation, hygiene and aftercare.
First Decision: Hybrid or Inorganic?
The most useful way to enter the BIOTEK catalogue is to separate pigment purpose from pigment composition. “Brow pigment” tells you where a product is intended to be used. “Hybrid” or “inorganic” tells you something about the colour ingredients and the performance profile of the formula. These categories overlap: the brow collection contains both hybrid and inorganic options, and some colours may appear in more than one BVShop category because they serve several professional uses.
BIOTEK Hybrid Pigments
Hybrid pigments combine colourants of inorganic or mineral origin with organic or synthetic colourants. In practical terms, artists often look to a hybrid line when they want strong visibility, efficient implantation and a longer-lasting colour presence, while still working with a palette designed specifically for PMU. BIOTEK’s Hybrid Long Lasting brow family is the clearest example. The brand describes a liquid consistency, a special additive and a deliberately limited proportion of carbon black in the brow colours.
That carbon-black balance matters because a very dark formula can become visually cooler as it ages or when it is implanted inappropriately. BIOTEK positions its Hybrid Long Lasting brow colours as a controlled mix of organic black and mineral iron oxides, designed to support stable healed results when the colour is correctly selected and placed. The five-colour progression is intentionally easy to read:
- Spritz: warm blonde;
- Piña Colada: warm light brown;
- Margarita: warm brown;
- Mojito: warm dark brown;
- Bellini: warm extra-dark brown.
This line is especially relevant when the artist wants a compact warm brow scale that does not require memorising dozens of names. It is also promoted for demanding retention cases, including oily skin, although skin behaviour remains individual. The manufacturer recommends a shaded finish rather than hair strokes on oily skin and notes that the formula requires less saturation than its inorganic brow lines. That is an important distinction: changing formula should prompt a change in working strategy, not merely a change in bottle.
BIOTEK Inorganic Pigments
BIOTEK’s inorganic or mineral pigment families are positioned for softer, natural-looking results and predictable fading. They are particularly prominent in the brow catalogue, where two five-colour systems offer different textures. The formula choice is not about one being “better” than the other. It is about matching consistency and finish to the technique the artist intends to perform.
The Inorganic Creamy Brow line has a concentrated, creamy consistency. BIOTEK presents it as suitable for both machine permanent makeup and microblading. Its core shades - Moscow, Paris, Ibiza, Milan and Venice - form a neutral, balanced spectrum. The richer body of the formula can appeal to artists who like a pigment that stays controlled in the working area and supports deliberate placement.
The Inorganic Liquid Brow line has a medium-liquid texture and is positioned for both hair-by-hair work and shading. Its five-step depth range is Mimosa, Moscow Mule, Sex On The Beach, Martini and Cosmopolitan. The names are playful; the structure is practical:
- Mimosa: blonde;
- Moscow Mule: light brown;
- Sex On The Beach: medium brown;
- Martini: dark brown;
- Cosmopolitan: extra-dark brown.
Both inorganic systems are presented as neutral and balanced across phototypes. That does not mean the same bottle will suit every client. “Neutral” describes the formula’s direction, not the absence of colour analysis. Hair colour, existing pigment, skin temperature, melanin level and the desired contrast must still be read together.
A Practical Formula Comparison
| BIOTEK family | Composition direction | Texture | Typical artistic goal | Key consideration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Long Lasting Brow | Organic and inorganic mix | Very liquid | Visible, longer-lasting shaded brows | Requires controlled saturation and line-specific technique |
| Inorganic Liquid Brow | Mineral/inorganic | Medium liquid | Soft hair-by-hair or shaded effects | Select the correct depth within the five-colour scale |
| Inorganic Creamy Brow | Mineral/inorganic | Creamy and concentrated | Controlled machine or manual brow work | Technique must suit the richer consistency |
| Classic lip and specialist colours | Varies by product | Generally smooth and concentrated | Lips, eye definition, camouflage and colour adjustment | Verify the exact product documentation and intended area |
BIOTEK Brow Pigments: Four Ways to Build a Brow Palette
The BIOTEK Brow Pigments collection is one of the largest branches of the range. It includes warm and neutral depth scales, classic city-named shades, liquid shading colours, hybrid pigments and selected modifiers. The smartest way to understand it is not to memorise every bottle at once, but to choose a formula family first and then locate the right depth and tonal direction within that family.
1. Inorganic Creamy: Moscow, Paris, Ibiza, Milan and Venice
This five-colour family is built for artists who prefer a creamy, concentrated pigment. The line moves from lighter to deeper brow possibilities while maintaining a balanced mineral character. Because the product has more body, it can offer a visually controlled working experience for microblading and machine methods. It may suit artists who do not want a watery pigment travelling quickly in the cap or on the skin.
Within this family, colour choice should be made by comparing the client’s natural brow hair visible skin undertone and desired level of definition. A soft result on a fair client should not be created simply by implanting a dark shade more lightly; choosing an appropriately light colour is usually the more controlled starting point. Conversely, using a pale colour on naturally deep hair may create insufficient definition even if the technique is excellent.
The city names are memorable, but a colour card and healed examples are more useful than name associations. Artists transitioning from another brand should swatch the range, study official healed work and avoid assuming that “Paris” or “Milan” corresponds to a similarly named colour elsewhere.
2. Inorganic Liquid: Mimosa to Cosmopolitan
The Inorganic Liquid range creates a very intuitive depth ladder. Mimosa begins at blonde, Moscow Mule moves to light brown, Sex On The Beach occupies the medium zone, Martini offers dark brown and Cosmopolitan completes the set as extra dark brown. The medium-liquid texture gives the artist flexibility for airy shading, pixels and hair-by-hair approaches, subject to training and the client’s skin.
This is also the family most closely connected with the idea of rapid, smooth shading. A fluid pigment can support efficient movement and soft transitions, but fluidity does not replace control. Hand speed, needle configuration, machine response and pressure must work together. The goal is not to force a dense makeup block into the brow; it is to build the intended saturation gradually and evenly.
For a studio that serves a wide demographic, this five-colour scale provides a practical starting wardrobe. The artist can stock the full depth range and then use consultation records and healed-result photography to refine which shades are used most often.
3. Hybrid Long Lasting: A Warm Five-Step System
Spritz, Piña Colada, Margarita, Mojito and Bellini form BIOTEK’s warm Hybrid Long Lasting brow sequence. Compared with the inorganic families, this line is designed for stronger performance and greater longevity, with easy implantation and visible colour from the first session. The formula is very liquid and should not be left exposed to air for long periods. BIOTEK advises shaking well, closing the cap correctly and working with less saturation than its inorganic brow colours.
This line can be particularly interesting for clients whose skin tends to release colour quickly. Oily skin is the obvious example, but the professional decision should never be reduced to “oily skin equals darkest hybrid.” The right depth still depends on colouring and desired contrast; the formula choice addresses performance, while the shade choice addresses appearance.
Because all five colours lean warm, the line is easy to navigate when warmth is appropriate. If the client has old pigment, an unusual residual tone or a complex correction history, the artist should first assess whether a fresh brow procedure is suitable and whether a standard colour application is enough. A long-lasting formula should not be used to cover unresolved colour issues without a proper plan.
4. The Wider BIOTEK Brow Wardrobe
Beyond the three compact five-colour systems, BVShop carries a broader brow palette including names such as Mykonos, Miami, Bora Bora, New York, Rome, Portofino, San Paolo, Madrid, Berlin, Moscow and Hollywood. This expanded selection gives experienced BIOTEK users room to refine warmth, depth and style without relying on one universal brown.
The value of a large palette is precision. The danger is unnecessary complexity. A good studio does not need to own every brown immediately. Begin with a reliable blonde, light brown, medium brown, dark brown and extra-dark option in the formula family that suits your work. Add specialist shades after reviewing your actual client base. If a certain undertone repeatedly requires mixing, it may be time to introduce a more direct shade rather than creating a complicated formula at every appointment.
BIOTEK brow colours can support powder brows, ombré brows, pixel shading, machine hairstrokes and microblading where the individual product is indicated for the method. Technique labels should not be treated as guarantees. Mature, oily, porous, scarred or previously pigmented skin may change what is appropriate, and the artist must remain within their training and local rules.
BIOTEK Lip Pigments: A Palette with More Than One Personality
The BIOTEK Lip Pigments collection stretches from understated nude and dusty tones to fresh coral, raspberry, vivid pink and deeper statement shades. That variety matters because a lip result should not be selected from a single photograph. Natural lip colour, coolness or warmth, melanin, existing asymmetry, desired saturation and the client’s everyday makeup style all influence the plan.
BIOTEK’s classic lip formula is described as smooth, easy to implant and designed to produce even, non-patchy healed colour when correctly used. The official Lip Pigment Kit contains ten well-known shades: Bite, Bubble, Dream, Fashion, Glacè, Lollipop, Love, Passion, Summer and Supermodel. The wider BVShop selection also includes Bordeaux, Kelly, Flower, Daiquiri, Casinò, Sexy, Rebel, Parfum, Romantic and other colours.
Nudes, Dusty Tones and Quiet Definition
Not every lip client wants an obvious lipstick effect. Shades in the nude, muted rose, dusty mauve and brown-leaning family are useful when the desired result is polished rather than loud. Glacè is part of this quieter conversation and can help create contour or depth in a neutral palette. Romantic, Parfum and selected soft pink-brown shades can also contribute to restrained combinations, depending on their exact colour card appearance and the client’s base.
Muted shades require careful consultation because “natural” means different things to different clients. One person imagines a barely visible enhancement; another means a clearly shaped lip in a colour they could plausibly have been born with. Ask what lipstick or liner the client wears, review photographs in neutral light and agree on the intended level of contrast before selecting the bottle.
A brown or mauve-leaning swatch may also read cooler once viewed through the skin. That is why an artist should not chase a fashionable nude without considering the natural lip. A shade that looks sophisticated in the cap can become dull if the underlying lip already carries significant coolness. The colour plan may require warmth, but the amount and method must be determined professionally.
Pinks and Raspberry Tones
BIOTEK’s pink family ranges from soft, playful shades to high-visibility raspberry colour. Supermodel is officially described as a cool raspberry pink with high visibility. Lollipop, Bubble, Love and related pinks provide other directions for clients who want freshness without moving into classic red. These colours can be used alone when appropriate or incorporated into a custom blend within manufacturer guidance.
Pink is not automatically neutral. A blue-based raspberry, a candy pink and a warm rosy pink behave very differently against a cool, pale or naturally brown lip. The artist should identify whether the client wants brightness, softness or depth. It is also useful to distinguish between the target seen immediately after the procedure and the expected settled appearance; professional consultation should prepare the client for the normal visual evolution rather than promising an exact digital swatch.
Corals, Warm Reds and Lively Lip Blush
Passion is positioned as a fresh coral red, while Summer, Flower, Daiquiri and other warm or lively shades broaden the coral-red space. These colours are useful when a client wants the face to look brighter or when the artist needs a warmer direction than a dusty rose can provide. A coral family can be especially effective for a fresh lip-blush aesthetic, but skin tone and natural lip colour determine whether the result reads peachy, rosy or strongly orange.
Warmth can be both an aesthetic choice and part of a neutralisation strategy, but those are not the same service. Adding a warm shade to create a sunny coral is different from planning a lip neutralisation procedure. The latter requires specific education, conservative expectations and a staged approach. A warm bottle should never be treated as a universal answer for every cool or melanated lip.
Classic Reds, Berry and Statement Shades
Bordeaux, Fashion, Kelly, Casinò, Sexy, Rebel and Bite occupy the more dramatic side of the wardrobe. Some lean toward classic red, some toward berry, wine or deeper fashion colour. They are relevant for clients who want more visible definition and for artists building dimensional custom blends. A statement colour can still be applied softly, but the selected pigment’s undertone remains present even at lower saturation.
With deeper shades, the consultation should cover the client’s comfort with contrast and long-term colour evolution. A client who rarely wears lipstick may love a rich swatch online but feel overwhelmed by a bold fresh result. Conversely, an experienced lipstick wearer may find a sheer blush too subtle. The correct BIOTEK lip pigment is therefore the meeting point between anatomy, colour theory and lifestyle—not simply the top seller.
How to Organise the BIOTEK Lip Palette in the Studio
A useful studio chart can divide the lip collection into five visual groups: nude and brown-leaning, muted rose and mauve, pink and raspberry, coral and warm red, and deep red or berry. Place every bottle beside a cured or manufacturer-approved swatch rather than relying on cap colour. Record the colour used, any blend ratio, lot information, technique and client response. Over time, these records become more valuable than generic online shade descriptions.
The official ten-colour Lip Pigment Kit is a practical entry for artists who want a broad ready-made wardrobe. A specialist who mainly performs soft nude lips may prefer to buy individual bottles and deepen the quieter end of the range. The better purchase is the one aligned with the services actually offered.
BIOTEK Eyeliner Pigments: Black Is Not One Decision
The BIOTEK Eyeliner Pigments collection includes Royal Black, Warm Black, Warm Brown and Choco Cat Eye, with some older size variants also present in the catalogue. The small number of shades makes this category look simple, yet eye colour selection deserves restraint. The eyelid is delicate, black formulas can cool visually and the client may want anything from an invisible lash enhancement to a graphic eyeliner effect.
Royal Black
Royal Black is the high-intensity option for clients seeking crisp, dark definition. It is the obvious candidate for a stronger eyeliner style, but “blackest” is not always “best.” The artist must assess skin, age, existing work, eye shape and the client’s makeup habits. Dense black can create beautiful definition when appropriate, while an overly ambitious design may feel heavy over time.
Warm Black
Warm Black offers black depth with a warmer balance. The purpose of warmth is not to make the eyeliner look brown; it is to support a black result with less risk of an unwanted cold impression. Formula names do not replace correct technique, and healed colour still depends on placement, saturation and skin. Warm Black can be a useful default direction for artists who want depth without the starkness of the most intense black.
Warm Brown and Choco Cat Eye
Warm Brown is valuable for soft lash-line work, mature clients, blondes, redheads and anyone who wants definition without a visibly black eyeliner. Choco Cat Eye expands that softer brown conversation with a rich chocolate character. Brown is also useful when the design is shaded rather than graphic because it can create a gentler transition into the surrounding skin.
The current BIOTEK eye assortment allows three broad levels of impact: intense black, balanced warm black and softer brown. The artist should choose the level of contrast before discussing shape. A subtle lash enhancement in brown and a dramatic wing in Royal Black are not merely different colours; they are different visual commitments.
BIOTEK Correctors and Mixing Colours: Small Bottles, Precise Jobs
The BIOTEK Correctors subcollection at BVShop may show only a limited number of products at a given time because its automatic filter depends on product tags. The broader BIOTEK catalogue includes useful colour-adjusting shades such as White, Ocra, Green, Yellow, Orange, Orange Red, Bright Red, Mineral Red and Safari. Some of these also appear in brow, lip, areola or scar categories because a colour can serve more than one professional purpose.
Correctors work through colour relationships. Green is generally used to counter visible red; orange families can move a cool or dark base toward warmth; yellow and ochre directions may help adjust overly cool, violet or grey impressions; white can lighten a mixture or contribute to selected camouflage formulas. These are broad colour-theory principles, not mixing instructions. The amount, formula compatibility and suitability must follow BIOTEK guidance and the artist’s training.
White deserves particular caution. Adding white does more than make a colour paler. Titanium dioxide can increase opacity and may affect how a result ages and responds to future procedures. It should not be added casually whenever a colour looks too dark in the cap. Often, choosing a purpose-made lighter shade is cleaner and more repeatable than heavily modifying a deep one.
Ocra, Safari and orange-red colours are especially relevant in camouflage and areola work, where small changes in warmth can make a blend sit more naturally beside the surrounding skin. Green is a targeted tool for excess red, not an everyday brow additive. Bright Red or Mineral Red may bring warmth and vascular character into a specialist blend, but they should be used within a planned paramedical palette rather than as decorative guesses.
A well-run colour station separates everyday target shades from modifiers. Label the latter clearly, keep a written blend record and never “eyeball” a corrective mixture without documenting it. If a result must be reviewed or repeated later, the artist needs more than a memory of which bottle looked right.
BIOTEK Pigment Sets: Curated Shortcuts Without Guesswork
The BIOTEK Sets collection brings together formula-specific or treatment-specific palettes. Sets are particularly useful for artists entering the brand because the manufacturer has already selected a functional range. They can also be economical for busy studios that regularly use every included colour. A kit is less useful if half of its shades do not match the studio’s service menu.
Hybrid Long Lasting Brow Kit
This kit contains Spritz, Piña Colada, Margarita, Mojito and Bellini in 15ml bottles. It is the most straightforward route into the warm hybrid brow system and covers blonde through extra-dark brown. Choose it when the studio wants the complete depth ladder and intends to learn the working behaviour of the Hybrid Long Lasting formula as a system.
Inorganic Liquid Brow Kit
Mimosa, Moscow Mule, Sex On The Beach, Martini and Cosmopolitan create a neutral mineral range from blonde to extra dark. Its medium-liquid texture supports shading and hair-by-hair work. This set suits artists who prioritise soft inorganic results but prefer more flow than a creamy formula provides.
Inorganic Creamy Brow Kit
Moscow, Paris, Ibiza, Milan and Venice form the creamy mineral brow set. It is appropriate for artists who like controlled, concentrated texture and want a balanced five-shade wardrobe for manual and machine services.
BIOTEK Lip Kit
The ten-colour lip kit contains Bite, Bubble, Dream, Fashion, Glacè, Lollipop, Love, Passion, Summer and Supermodel in compact 5ml bottles. It covers nude, mauve, pink, coral, raspberry and stronger fashion directions. The smaller format allows an artist to explore more colours without purchasing ten full-size bottles at once, while still monitoring expiry and expected usage.
Perfect Eyes Kit and Rapid Shading Kit
Eye and shading kits organise essential colours around a specific service. The Perfect Eyes concept groups three eye shades for defined and shaded eyeliner work. The Rapid Shading concept groups a blonde-to-extra-dark brown sequence for smooth brow gradients and pixel effects. Check the current BVShop status because older presentations can be archived while updated 15ml shades remain available individually.
BIOTEK Areola Pigments: Building Dimension, Not a Flat Circle
The BIOTEK Areola Pigments collection includes colours such as Bright Red, Mineral Red, Orange Red, Safari and Orange, alongside the broader Fair, Medium, Tan, pink and white shades used in the Areola & Scars Kit. This is a specialist area of dermopigmentation intended for trained practitioners. The artistic goal is not simply to select “a nipple colour,” but to reproduce subtle shifts in skin, warmth, shadow, edge softness and texture.
A realistic areola may contain several tonal zones. The centre, outer edge, gland details and simulated shadow can require different values and levels of warmth. That is why a paramedical palette includes apparently unusual colours. Orange Red and Bright Red can contribute warmth; muted pinks can support softer tissue colour; Fair, Medium and Tan shades help connect the design to the surrounding skin; White may adjust value; Diluent can soften intensity where permitted.
Every case requires individual planning. Natural bilateral work, unilateral reconstruction and a fully simulated 3D areola have different visual demands. Scar tissue can also accept pigment differently from unaffected skin. Medical history, skin condition and timing after surgery must be assessed within the practitioner’s competence and local requirements, with referral or medical clearance where appropriate.
The best areola work is usually built from observation rather than a memorised formula. Photograph under neutral light, compare several points of the surrounding skin and create a documented palette. A test area may be appropriate under professional protocol. Expectations should include the likelihood of more than one session and the possibility that scarred tissue will settle unevenly.
BIOTEK Scar Pigments: A Structured Skin-Tone Ladder
The BIOTEK Scar Pigments collection is organised around Fair, Medium and Tan families, with three levels within each group, plus colours such as Ocra, Safari and Orange Red. This structure is more useful than one generic “skin colour” because human skin is never a single beige. Value, warmth, redness, yellowness and surrounding contrast all matter.
Fair 1, Fair 2 and Fair 3 serve lighter skin-tone directions. Medium 1, Medium 2 and Medium 3 occupy the middle range. Tan 1, Tan 2 and Tan 3 extend the palette into deeper values. The numbers should be read with official swatches, not assumed to mean warm, neutral or cool. Ocra and warm modifiers can shift the blend where the base colour alone is insufficient.
Scar camouflage is not suitable for every scar. The tissue should be mature and stable, and active inflammation, changing colour, raised tissue or uncertain diagnosis calls for caution and, when appropriate, medical assessment. Pigment can improve visual blending; it cannot change the texture or physical structure of the scar. Honest consultation must separate colour camouflage from promises about flattening or removing tissue.
Stretch-mark camouflage and hypopigmented-area work involve similar colour-matching challenges but different patterns. Long narrow areas may cross several natural skin tones, and skin colour changes with season and sun exposure. A blend that disappears under winter lighting may contrast after tanning. Professionals should discuss sun behaviour, maintenance and the limits of colour matching before proceeding.
For a controlled workflow, select the nearest value first, then adjust undertone in small documented steps. Compare the wet mixture, an approved swatch and the surrounding skin. Do not use the lightest shade merely because scar tissue appears white; a very opaque light mixture may remain visibly separate from the surrounding skin.
More Than Ever, Rapid Shading and the Logic Behind BIOTEK Lines
Two names appear repeatedly in BIOTEK catalogue filters: More Than Ever and Rapid Shading. More Than Ever refers to the broad, established colour universe covering brows, lips, eyes, corrective shades and paramedical uses. It is not one narrow colour family. Rapid Shading is more technique-focused, built around liquid brow colours and a clean depth progression for pixel and powder effects.
This distinction helps explain why the same catalogue can feel both expansive and systematic. More Than Ever gives the artist range; the newer five-colour lines give the artist speed of choice. A professional who loves detailed custom mixing may appreciate the larger palette. A studio training several team members may prefer a five-step system because shade decisions and stock control are easier to standardise.
BIOTEK’s current 15ml collection also sits beside older 7ml/18ml presentations. Some older products are archived or sold out while the same colour name appears in a newer size. When linking products in a blog or training material, use the active current listing rather than assuming an older format is still available.
How to Choose the Right BIOTEK Pigment
Step 1: Define the treatment area and visual goal
Start with the service: brow, lip, eyeliner, areola or scar. Then describe the desired finish in visual terms. Is the brow airy or defined? Is the lip muted, bright or lipstick-like? Is the eye treatment a lash enhancement or a visible liner? A clear goal prevents the artist from choosing a colour simply because it is popular.
Step 2: Choose the formula family
For brows, decide whether the client and technique point toward Hybrid Long Lasting, Inorganic Liquid or Inorganic Creamy. Consider skin characteristics, intended method, the artist’s experience with the viscosity and the desired ageing profile. For other areas, verify that the selected colour is intended for that use and check the current documentation.
Step 3: Match value before fine-tuning undertone
Value means how light or dark the colour appears. An undertone-perfect pigment at the wrong depth can still look wrong. Select the blonde, light, medium, dark or extra-dark level first, then refine warmth or coolness. The same approach works for camouflage: choose the Fair, Medium or Tan family before making smaller tonal adjustments.
Step 4: Read the starting canvas
Natural skin and hair are only part of the canvas. Existing PMU, scar tissue, natural lip melanin, redness, vascularity and sun exposure all influence the visual result. Photograph in consistent light and note anything that may require a correction plan rather than a straightforward colour application.
Step 5: Use official resources and healed examples
Screen colours are unreliable. View the official BIOTEK colour chart, current product information, Safety Data Sheet and Declaration of Conformity. Study healed work from credible sources and, when adopting a new line, practise on suitable training materials before using it in a client service.
Step 6: Document the exact choice
Record the product name, batch or lot, expiry, blend ratio, technique and relevant treatment notes. Take consistent photographs. Documentation supports continuity at the follow-up appointment and helps the studio learn how each colour behaves across different clients.
Professional Use, Safety and Responsible Expectations
BIOTEK pigments are professional products. They should be used only by trained practitioners working within local regulations, hygiene standards and the manufacturer’s intended-use instructions. Verify packaging integrity, expiry, lot information and documentation before the procedure. Do not combine products merely because their colours appear compatible; confirm that formulas are intended to be mixed.
Use sterile single-use consumables, prevent cross-contamination and dispense only what is needed into a clean pigment cap. Never return dispensed product to the bottle. Shake and handle the pigment according to its instructions, and close it promptly—particularly with liquid hybrid formulas that may dry when exposed to air.
Claims about exact duration should be presented carefully. Manufacturer estimates describe typical performance under suitable conditions, not a guarantee for every client. UV exposure, skin characteristics, metabolism, lifestyle, aftercare, technique, depth and colour choice all affect how PMU settles and fades. Follow-up and future refresh needs should be discussed as possibilities, not fixed promises.
For areola, scar procedures, additional specialist knowledge is essential. Pigment selection is only one part of suitability. Tissue condition, medical history, surgery timing, scarring and realistic expectations must be considered. When a case falls outside the artist’s competence, postponement or referral is the professional choice.
Building a BIOTEK Palette Without Buying Everything
A catalogue of this size can tempt a studio to overstock. A better approach is to build in layers. First, identify the services that generate most appointments. Second, choose one complete formula system for that service. Third, add modifiers and specialist shades only when repeated client needs justify them.
A brow-focused starter palette could be one complete five-colour kit: Hybrid Long Lasting, Inorganic Liquid or Inorganic Creamy. A lip specialist might begin with the ten-colour Lip Kit, then add individual shades from the wider collection when a gap becomes obvious. A studio performing medical camouflage needs a specialist kit, training and case-selection protocol—not simply several skin-coloured bottles.
Track usage by bottle and service. If one shade is repeatedly mixed to imitate another, consider purchasing the direct colour. If a bottle is rarely opened, do not automatically replace it at expiry. A disciplined palette saves money, reduces waste and makes colour decisions more consistent across the team.
BIOTEK Pigment Collections at a Glance
| Collection | Main purpose | Key colour families | Best starting point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brow Pigments | Powder, ombré, pixel and hair-stroke brow work | Hybrid Long Lasting, Inorganic Liquid, Inorganic Creamy, extended brow shades | Choose one five-colour formula system |
| Lip Pigments | Lip blush, soft contour and more visible colour | Nude, mauve, pink, coral, red, berry | Ten-colour Lip Kit or a focused custom palette |
| Eyeliner Pigments | Lash enhancement, shaded or defined eyeliner | Royal Black, Warm Black, Warm Brown, Choco Cat Eye | Select the desired level of contrast |
| Correctors | Targeted colour adjustment | White, ochre, green, yellow, orange and red directions | Buy according to trained correction services |
| Areola Pigments | Areola and 3D reconstruction pigmentation | Skin tones, pinks, reds, orange and modifiers | Areola & Scars Kit plus specialist training |
| Scar Pigments | Colour camouflage for suitable stable tissue | Fair, Medium, Tan and tonal modifiers | Match value first, undertone second |
| Sets | Curated formula or service palettes | Brow, lip, eye and paramedical kits | Choose the kit aligned with the studio menu |
Frequently Asked Questions About BIOTEK Pigments
Are BIOTEK pigments organic, inorganic or hybrid?
The BIOTEK range includes both inorganic and hybrid formulas. The Inorganic Liquid and Inorganic Creamy brow families use mineral/inorganic colourants. Hybrid Long Lasting combines inorganic and organic colourants. Other lip, eyeliner and specialist colours should be checked individually because a store category can contain products from more than one formula family.
Which BIOTEK brow line is best for powder brows?
Several lines can support shaded brows. Inorganic Liquid has a medium-fluid texture suited to shading and hair-by-hair work. Inorganic Creamy offers more body and controlled placement. Hybrid Long Lasting is very liquid and designed for strong, longer-lasting performance with lower saturation requirements. The best choice depends on the client’s skin, desired finish and the artist’s trained technique.
What is the difference between BIOTEK Inorganic Liquid and Inorganic Creamy pigments?
The main practical difference is consistency. The Liquid line flows more readily and is positioned for both strokes and shading. The Creamy line is concentrated and has more body, supporting controlled machine or microblading work. Both use a five-colour balanced mineral palette, but the shade names differ.
Which colours are in the BIOTEK Hybrid Long Lasting brow range?
The five shades are Spritz, Piña Colada, Margarita, Mojito and Bellini. They progress from warm blonde through warm extra-dark brown. BIOTEK describes the line as very liquid, easy to implant and formulated with a limited amount of carbon black.
Can BIOTEK pigments be mixed?
Many BIOTEK colours within compatible systems are designed to be used alone or blended, and the paramedical palette specifically relies on custom mixing. However, artists should confirm compatibility for the exact products and follow manufacturer guidance. Record every ratio so the colour can be reviewed or reproduced.
Which BIOTEK pigments are suitable for lips?
The lip collection includes shades such as Bite, Bubble, Dream, Fashion, Glacè, Lollipop, Love, Passion, Summer, Supermodel, Bordeaux, Flower, Daiquiri, Casinò, Sexy, Rebel, Parfum, Romantic and others. They cover nude, mauve, pink, coral, red and berry directions. Choose according to the natural lip, undertone, desired saturation and the client’s expectations.
What is the difference between Royal Black and Warm Black?
Royal Black is intended for strong, intense black definition. Warm Black retains black depth with a warmer balance, making it useful when the artist wants to reduce an excessively cool visual direction. Warm Brown and Choco Cat Eye offer softer alternatives for lower-contrast eye work.
Are BIOTEK pigments suitable for scar camouflage?
BIOTEK offers Fair, Medium and Tan skin-tone families plus modifiers for professional camouflage. Suitability depends on the tissue: the scar should be stable and appropriately assessed. Pigment may improve colour blending but does not remove or flatten scar texture. Specialist training and realistic consultation are essential.
Which BIOTEK pigments are used for areola pigmentation?
Areola work can draw from skin-tone shades, pinks, reds, orange directions, white and diluent. BVShop’s category includes Bright Red, Mineral Red, Orange Red, Safari and Orange, while the Areola & Scars Kit adds Fair, Medium, Tan, Parfum, Romantic, White and Diluent. The final palette must be customised by a trained practitioner.
Are BIOTEK pigments vegan and made in Italy?
BIOTEK states that its professional colours are produced in Italy, vegan and not tested on animals. Always review the current product label and supporting documents for the exact bottle, particularly when buying across different markets or comparing older and newer product presentations.
How long do BIOTEK pigment results last?
Duration varies by formula, area, skin, technique, depth, UV exposure, lifestyle and aftercare. BIOTEK positions its inorganic brow lines for soft results with a shorter planned cycle and Hybrid Long Lasting for extended performance. Manufacturer timeframes are estimates, not guarantees for an individual client.
Should a new BIOTEK user buy individual pigments or a kit?
A kit is useful when the artist wants a complete formula family or performs the matching service regularly. Individual bottles are better when the studio has a narrow client profile, already owns compatible colours or needs to fill a specific gap. Purchase according to actual usage and expiry management, not the size of the catalogue.
Final Thoughts: Learn the System, Then Choose the Shade
The strength of the BIOTEK pigment range is not simply the number of colours. It is the way the catalogue can support different decisions: warm hybrid or soft inorganic brows; nude, coral, raspberry or berry lips; intense black or gentle brown eyeliner; a Fair-to-Tan camouflage ladder; and targeted specialist palettes for areola work.
For the professional artist, the smartest route is formula first, depth second and undertone third. That order turns a wall of attractive bottles into a working system. It also makes consultations clearer, stock control simpler and treatment records more useful. A curated five-colour brow family may serve a studio better than twenty unrelated browns; a balanced lip wardrobe can be more valuable than a drawer full of near-identical pinks.
Use the BVShop subcollections to narrow by treatment area, then review each active product page and BIOTEK documentation before purchasing or working. Study healed examples, respect formula-specific handling and remain conservative when correcting old pigment or working on specialised tissue. Good colour work is not a lucky match at the cap - it is a sequence of informed choices.
Browse BIOTEK Pigments at BVShop and build a palette that reflects the services, techniques and clients in your own studio.
