Iron Oxides

Primary Function

Colorant

Safety Verdict

Mostly Safe

Health Score

7/10

Eco Score

7/10

Also Known As

ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499

About Iron Oxides

Iron Oxides functions primarily as a colorant in cosmetic formulations. imparts color or pigment to formulations or directly to the skin. It is commonly used in foundations, concealers, lipsticks, eyeshadows, and tinted SPF for providing visual appeal to products or decorative coverage on skin.

Formulation Role & Skin Benefits

Iron Oxides 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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