Iron Oxide Red

Primary Function

Colorant

Health Score

7/10

Eco Score

6/10

Also Known As

CI 77491, red iron oxide

About Iron Oxide Red

A synthetic iron oxide providing warm red and brown tones in foundations, blushes, and lip products. Safe for all cosmetic use.

Formulation Role & Skin Benefits

Iron Oxide Red is selected for formulations requiring providing visual appeal to products or decorative coverage on skin, delivering enhancing aesthetic presentation and providing cosmetic coverage.

Best suited for all skin types, selecting non-comedogenic pigments for acne-prone skin. Typical formulation context: color cosmetics, makeup, tinted skincare, and colored cleansers.

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