Velvet Taupe – Cool, Medium, Brown-Based Taupe for PMU Brows (Inorganic)
The Best Taupe Ever? Here’s Why PMU Artists Swear by Velvet Taupe for Brows
When it comes to finding the perfect cool-toned taupe for your PMU procedures, Velvet Taupe from the Velvet Collection by Li Pigments is one of the most trusted performers in the permanent makeup world. Formulated with a green and cool yellow base, this taupe strikes that rare balance between neutral and cool, making it a must-have pigment for artists who need versatility without sacrificing healed results.
Who Is Velvet Taupe Best For?
Velvet Taupe is a true medium taupe with soft brown undertones, making it ideal for:
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Fitzpatrick I-III skin tones
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Clients with white, gray, or salt-and-pepper hair
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Blondes who prefer a medium, natural taupe brow
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Those desiring a neutral, healed result that doesn’t lean too warm or too gray
💡 Pro Tip: If your client has very white eyebrow hair, consider diluting Velvet Taupe with Glycerin slightly to soften its depth and create a more natural blend.
What Makes Velvet Pigments Different?
Velvet pigments are creamy, thick, and loaded with pigment. This makes them particularly ideal for manual techniques like microblading or using finger rings, but they’re also a dream for machine artists who like a thicker pigment consistency.
Key formulation features include:
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High pigment load = fewer passes and faster procedures
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Creamier consistency = hugs the blade and implants smoothly
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Fusion-based color-neutralization = prevents warm or gray fade-outs
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Internally balanced = stable, predictable healed results
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Vegan, certified, and FDA/FD&C/D&C compliant
👩🎨 Why artists love Velvet: The glycerin-rich formula keeps it workable longer on the skin. That means less drying, less waste, and higher pigment retention. Perfect for both beginner and advanced artists.
Color Theory Breakdown: Managing Undertones in Cooler Skin
Velvet Taupe is predominantly inorganic, which often means cooler healed results. But don’t let that limit your creativity. Here’s how to work with it:
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For exceptionally cool skin types:
Add a touch of Grey Vanish to prevent overly gray healed brows.
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Want a warmer finish or need to shift the tone?
Mix with warmer shades like Cappuccino or Crème Latte for your perfect custom blend.
⚠️ Artist Caution: On very cool skin, the soft brown undertones may not show through. Always assess your client’s undertones and adjust with color correctors when necessary.
How Velvet Taupe Performs Healed
You can expect Velvet Taupe to heal:
✅ Neutral to slightly cool depending on the skin tone
✅ With strong staying power
✅ Smoothly and evenly, even in challenging skin types
Its true medium depth makes it incredibly versatile—deep enough to show up, soft enough to look natural, and neutral enough to be your go-to for a wide range of clients.
Quick Reference Specs
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Type: Inorganic
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Temperature: Cool
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Base: Green & Cool Yellow
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Color Index: CI 77499, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77891, CI 77288
Artist Resources
📘 [Download the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)]
🎨 [Download the Visual Color Index Chart (CIC)]
🎓 Want to deepen your pigment knowledge? Enroll in our Beyond the Epidermis Color Theory Course – trusted by top PMU artists worldwide.
Final Thoughts
If you're looking for a tried-and-true taupe that works across a wide spectrum of Fitzpatrick levels, hair colors, and brow preferences, Velvet Taupe delivers. It’s a studio staple for a reason, and once you see it heal, you’ll understand why PMU artists call it “the best taupe ever.”
💡 Pro Tip Recap:
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Add Grey Vanish for cool skin
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Mix with warm tones for balance
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Dilute for white brow hair
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Ideal for Fitz I–III and salt-and-pepper clients
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Explore the full Velvet line for more high-performance, artist-approved pigments. Prefer a thinner consistency? Check out our Aqua line: same trusted performance, just thinner for your style.
