Iron oxides (CI 77491)
Iron oxides, listed as CI 77491, CI 77492 and CI 77499, are mineral pigments that give make-up its red, yellow and black shades.
- Used in
- Cosmetic ingredient (INCI)
- Role
- Pigment
Other names IngrediLens checks with this entry
The app's database groups these label names, including names used on labels in other European languages, with iron oxides. Some are true synonyms, others are close relatives with the same allergen or concern.
Contains / relevant to
- Nickel (trace): May be relevant to people avoiding nickel. Pigments that may carry trace nickel.
What to look for on labels
- Cosmetic ingredient lists use INCI names, in descending order of concentration down to 1 %; ingredients below 1 % can follow in any order.
Related
- MicaMica is a natural mineral ground into a shimmering powder for make-up.
- Titanium dioxideTitanium dioxide is a white mineral pigment and UV filter (CI 77891) used in sunscreens and make-up.
- How to read cosmetic INCI lists for sensitive skinGuide
Sources
Mineral pigments can carry trace metal impurities relevant to metal-allergic users.
- Contact dermatitis literature
- IngrediLens ingredient database (names, flags and notes shown on this page)
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