CI 15510 is a synthetic, water-soluble azo dye used in personal care and makeup. It gives an orange hue and consistent shades, with permitted uses and limits set by color-additive regulations in many markets.
A synthetic dye that gives products a vivid orange color.
Category
Color
Type
Colorant
Ratings
Overall Rating
Good
Comedogenic Risk
None
Not typically evaluated for comedogenicity — no standardized rating available.
Our take
Is CI 15510 a Good Ingredient?
It provides reliable, vivid orange coloration with good solubility and consistency under regulated purity standards. Its role is functional (color) and typically stable across water‑based systems. That mix of usefulness and tolerability lands it a Good rating rather than Great.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Delivers vivid orange color for a consistent, attractive appearance in cosmetic products.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in makeup, bath gels, soaps, and water-based formulations to achieve specific shades.
Before you use it
Safety
Considered safe at approved concentrations; mild irritation is uncommon but possible in very sensitive users. Use is subject to regional color additive regulations that set allowable product types and maximum levels.