INCI · colorant · CIR review pending · used in 2 products
Iron Oxides
Iron Oxides is a collective INCI name covering three distinct pigments: red (CI 77491), yellow (CI 77492), and black (CI 77499) iron oxide. It is widely used in makeup and cosmetic formulations, particularly in foundation and pressed powder products. By blending the three shades in varying ratios, formulators can achieve a broad spectrum of natural-looking flesh tones.
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Iron Oxides are primarily valued for their ability to impart color in cosmetic products, enabling the creation of virtually any natural skin tone when the three pigments are combined. They are considered inert and stable colorants with no established active skin-care benefits beyond their cosmetic coloring function.
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