The present invention relates to pearlescent pigments based on flake-form substrates which have at least one FeOOH layer and at least one TiO.sub.2 layer or at least one TiO.sub.2/SiO.sub.2/TiO.sub.2 layer package, and to the use thereof, inter alia, in paints, coatings, printing inks, powder coatings, plastics and in particular in care and decorative cosmetics.