Snapshot
- Overview
- A mineral red iron oxide pigment used to add warm, stable color.
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- Pigment
CI 77491
CI 77491 is a mineral-derived red iron oxide pigment commonly used in cosmetics. It's used to provide opaque red or warm tones in products such as lipsticks, blushes, and tinted bases, giving stable coloration with good coverage.
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Our take
Is CI 77491 a Good Ingredient?
Supplies stable, opaque red tones with reliable payoff but no direct skin benefits; irritation is uncommon, though loose powders raise inhalation concerns and rare sensitivity. That mix of modest evidence and some risk keeps it at a Fair rating rather than Good.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Enables precise control of depth and undertone across shade ranges. Resists fading and color shift from typical light and heat exposure in wear.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in lipsticks, blushes, bronzers, and eyeshadows. Also used in foundations and tinted moisturizers to adjust undertones.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally well tolerated on skin and around eyes. Avoid inhaling dust from loose pigments; patch test if very sensitive.
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