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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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A mineral red iron oxide pigment used to add warm, stable color.
Category
Color
Type
Pigment

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Fair

Comedogenic Risk

None

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.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Common in lipsticks, blushes, bronzers, and eyeshadows. Also used in foundations and tinted moisturizers to adjust undertones.

Comedogenic Rating

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

Safety

Generally well tolerated on skin and around eyes. Avoid inhaling dust from loose pigments; patch test if very sensitive.

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.

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