Red 21 Lake (CI 45380)

Red 21 Lake (CI 45380) is an insoluble lake made by depositing a synthetic red dye onto an inert mineral carrier. It delivers vivid, long-wearing red color in oil- and wax-based makeup like lipsticks, blushers, and pressed powders.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A vivid, long-wearing red pigment for lipsticks and blushers.
Category
Color
Type
Pigment

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Fair

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Delivers bold, even payoff with smooth application, resisting feathering and transfer in emollient bases for more precise wear.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Common in lip pencils, cream blush sticks, and baked powder palettes.

Comedogenic Rating

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

Safety

Generally safe as used in cosmetics, though a small number of people may experience dye-related irritation. Follow regional colorant regulations and use as directed.

Is Red 21 Lake (CI 45380) a Good Ingredient?

Fair, because it holds color stably in makeup formulas but doesn't contribute anything to skin health, and its use has to follow regional colorant rules. Reliable but purely functional performance keeps it at Fair.

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