CI 17200

CI 17200 is a synthetic red dye designated in the cosmetic color index and soluble in water. It's used to create bright magenta or fuchsia tones in gels, rinses, and liquid makeup where transparent color and easy blending are wanted.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A water-soluble dye that gives products a bright magenta color.
Category
Color
Type
Colorant

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Provides bright, pink-leaning color with clear transparency in aqueous formulas. Useful for fine-tuning rosy tones without adding heaviness.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Common in shampoos, body washes, toners, and liquid tints to add lively magenta accents.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Typically well tolerated, though occasional sensitivity or staining is possible. Use is regulated and may be limited by product type or area in some regions (e.g., near-eye restrictions).

Is CI 17200 a Good Ingredient?

Delivering transparent pink-to-magenta shades with strong tint strength in water-based formulas, while offering no direct skincare effects. Its consistent performance and blendability justify the rating.

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