RefectoCil Eyelash and Eyebrow Tint

1. Have the client remove contact lenses, then cleanse the area with an eye make-up remover.
2. Use a Saline Solution to remove residue for optimal results.
3. Apply Lash Lift Shield with protection papers as needed.
4. Immediately before tinting, mix approximately 3/4" of the chosen shade (or shade blend) with 10 drops of RefectoCil Oxidant liquid or 15–20 drops of Oxidant cream into a creamy paste.
5. Apply and leave on for 5–10 minutes depending on desired intensity.
6. Remove using cotton wool pads and water.

• Skipping the patch test on a new or returning-after-a-break client: cream tints carry an allergy risk that should be checked before every first application or after a long gap. Always patch test as recommended.
• Mixing the paste too far in advance: the cream-and-oxidant mixture is meant to be used immediately after mixing, and letting it sit reduces how evenly it develops. Mix immediately before application.
• Guessing at the oxidant ratio instead of measuring drops: an off-ratio paste can process unevenly or too weakly. Use the stated 10 drops of liquid or 15–20 drops of cream oxidant.
• Leaving the tint on well past 10 minutes chasing a deeper result: risks over-processing and skin irritation rather than better colour. Stay within the 5–10 minute window.
• Blending shades without testing first: combining two tints for a custom tone without a small test can produce an unexpected result on a client's actual hair. Test new blends on a small area before full application.

Pure Black #1

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Toluene-2,5-Diamine, m-Aminophenol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Iron Oxides (CI 77499)

Blue Black #2

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Toluene-2,5-Diamine, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, 2,6-Diaminopyridine, Ultramarines (CI 77007)

Natural Brown #3

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Toluene-2,5-Diamine, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, m-Aminophenol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492)

Light Brown #3.1

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Toluene-2,5-Diamine, Resorcinol, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492)

Chestnut #4

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Polysorbate 80, Tetraaminopyrimidine Sulfate, Toluene-2,5-Diamine, 2-Methylresorcinol, m-Aminophenol, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Iron Oxides (CI 77492)

Caution: Contains para-phenylenediamine-related dye intermediates (Toluene-2,5-Diamine and related developers) common to permanent tint formulas; a patch test before first use and after long periods without tinting is recommended, and contact with the eyes should be avoided.

How do I decide which shades to keep pre-mixed and ready versus which to mix to order?

Tracking which shades come up most often for your specific client base over a few weeks is the most reliable way to decide, since demand skews differently by clientele — some studios lean heavily on Natural Brown and Pure Black, others need the full range for varied hair colours.

What's the best way to blend two shades from this range for a custom tone?

Since all five shades are mixable, combining a small amount of a second shade into the paste before adding oxidant is the standard approach — for example, Natural Brown and Light Brown blend to create in-between brunette tones, or Pure Black and Blue Black deepen a cool-toned black. Test the blended result on a small area first if it's a new combination for that client.

Why does the same shade and timing sometimes give different results on different clients?

Natural lash and brow hair porosity varies from person to person, which affects how quickly and evenly the tint develops even at identical timing. Checking colour progress with a damp cotton swab partway through the window helps judge when it's ready to remove.

Why does the tint fade faster on eyelashes than on eyebrows for the same client?

Lashes are exposed to more friction, oil, and rubbing from the eye area than brows, which can shorten how long the colour visibly holds even with the same shade and timing. This is a normal difference between the two areas rather than a sign of an application issue.

Does choosing Oxidant liquid versus Oxidant cream change how any of these shades develop?

The colour result is intended to be the same with either oxidant type across all five shades, so the choice mainly comes down to handling preference and mixing consistency rather than expected shade outcome.