GLOBAL vs. ORIGINAL: 4 Key Differences Between Aqua & Velvet Pigments

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If you've noticed "GLOBAL" or "ORIGINAL" printed under the Aqua or Velvet logo on your pigment bottles, you're not imagining things and yes, it matters. Here’s the inside scoop on what those labels mean and how they impact your PMU work.

1. EU REACH Compliance Sparked the Shift

Starting January 4th, 2022, new EU REACH regulations took effect, setting stricter safety standards for tattoo and permanent makeup pigments. To stay compliant and continue offering our products globally, we reformulated the Aqua and Velvet lines for the EU market these are now known as Aqua GLOBAL and Velvet GLOBAL .

Aqua Global Hazelnut Pigment – 15ml warm light brown for golden-toned skin

✅ GLOBAL = REACH Compliant

Aqua Original Hazelnut pigment bottle for permanent makeup brows.

Velvet Original Hazelnut pigment bottle for permanent makeup artists, available at Girlz Ink.

✅ ORIGINAL = Sold Outside the EU

Even though the Aqua & Velvet ORIGINAL lines could no longer be sold in the EU, they had previously passed EU-Resolution ResAP (2008)1 validation, and they’re still trusted worldwide outside of REACH territories.

2. GLOBAL vs. ORIGINAL Naming System

To eliminate confusion, Li Pigments clearly labels the products:

Aqua GLOBAL / Velvet GLOBAL = REACH Compliant
Aqua ORIGINAL / Velvet ORIGINAL = Non-EU Markets
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Aqua Original Classic Brown PMU pigment bottle – 15ml size for permanent makeup artists.

Aqua Global Classic Brown Pigment – 15ml balanced brown ideal for all Fitzpatrick levels

3. Yes, Some GLOBAL and ORIGINAL Shades Share Names

Here’s where it gets interesting: Some GLOBAL pigments carry the same names as their ORIGINAL counterparts and that’s on purpose.

We wanted a seamless transition for artists already familiar with our most-loved shades. Despite necessary ingredient changes, our formulation experts worked hard to ensure the GLOBAL versions match the color base of the ORIGINALs as closely as possible.

4. 4 Technical Differences You May Notice in GLOBAL

Albania

Even though GLOBAL pigments perform just as beautifully in the skin, you may experience some small technical differences:

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🧴 Pigment Appearance

GLOBAL pigments may look slightly different in the bottle a subtle shift in hue or clarity but the base tone remains consistent with its ORIGINAL match.Andorra

💧 EUR €Viscosity

Some GLOBAL pigments may have a slightly thinner consistency due to regulatory changes in allowable raw materials.

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🖊 Implantation & Procedure Performance XCD $

The final healed outcome remains true, but depending on the shade, you might notice slight visual shifts