INCI · colorant · CIR review pending · used in 2 products
Iron Oxide Yellow
CI 77492, also known as Iron Oxide Yellow, is an inorganic pigment (containing no carbon atoms) that provides yellow tones in cosmetic formulations. Chemically, it is hydrated iron III oxide and can range in shade from light lemon to orange-yellow depending on manufacturing conditions. It is widely used in foundation and other flesh-toned makeup products, typically blended with red and black iron oxides.
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colorant● Benefits
Provides yellow pigmentation essential for achieving flesh-toned shades in foundations and concealers. When blended with red and black iron oxides, it enables a broad range of skin-tone-matching cosmetic products.
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