INCI · colorant · CIR review pending · used in 3 products
Gold
Gold (CI 77480) is a metallic element used as a cosmetic colorant. It is not listed as an approved colorant by the US FDA. In the European Union, the INCI name CI 77480 is used to identify this approved colorant, except when used in hair dye products.
Evidence level
anecdotalEWG score
—Comedogenic
—Category
colorant● Benefits
Gold is primarily used in cosmetics as a colorant to impart a golden or metallic appearance to formulations. No clinically established skin-active benefits are described in this source.
brightening
● Cautions
Not listed as an approved colorant by the US FDA; its use is subject to cosmetic restrictions (IV/133). Regulatory status should be verified for the target market before use.
