Magnetic Cat Eye Gel Polish Formulation Example Using Optical Magnetic Pigments

Magnetic cat eye gel polish combines UV gel polish formulation technology with magnetic effect pigments to create dynamic nail effects.

In this example, MT61701 Blue Drift / Violet Mist from BOSCOM Pigments is used to formulate a UV/LED magnetic gel polish featuring blue-violet color travel and dynamic cat eye effects.

This formulation example is for R&D reference and requires optimization based on specific raw materials and production conditions.

Example Formulation

The following formulation example demonstrates how MT61701 can be incorporated into a UV/LED magnetic gel polish system.

Preparation Process

The aliphatic urethane acrylate oligomer, alcohol-soluble thermoplastic resin, and (meth)acrylate reactive monomer are first mixed to form a uniform UV-curable resin system. The photoinitiator system and functional additives are then incorporated under controlled mixing conditions.

MT61701 is gradually added into the gel system and dispersed under controlled low-shear mixing conditions to achieve uniform pigment distribution while maintaining the optical structure and magnetic response of the pigment particles. The final viscosity is adjusted to balance application performance, storage stability, and magnetic particle mobility before UV/LED curing evaluation.

Magnetic Effect Performance

After curing, the magnetic gel polish exhibits a visible cat eye effect with directional light movement under an external magnet. With MT61701, magnetic particle alignment creates a moving reflective pattern while the optical structure provides blue-violet color travel effects under different viewing angles. 

Conclusion

MT61701 Blue Drift / Violet Mist demonstrates how optical magnetic pigments for gel polish can combine magnetic movement with color-shifting effects in UV-curable gel systems, enabling the development of advanced cat eye nail products.