Red 7 Lake (CI 15850)

Red 7 Lake (CI 15850) is the insoluble lake form of Red 7, made by precipitating the dye onto an inert substrate. It's chosen for oil-dispersible, bleed-resistant color in lipsticks, liners, and pressed powders, supporting smooth application and stable hues.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A long-wearing red pigment used in lipsticks and pressed powders.
Category
Color
Type
Pigment

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Fair

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Gives strong, opaque color in oil-rich formulas with wear that holds up through the day, and helps keep edges tidy by reducing smearing.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Found in bullet lip color, lip pencils, and pressed powders where a steadfast red is desired, and also used in cream-to-powder blush and pan palettes.

Comedogenic Rating

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

Safety

Low overall risk; minor irritation or staining can occur in sensitive individuals. In the US, lakes of Red 7 are not approved for the eye area; verify regional restrictions. Patch test if prone to dye sensitivities.

Is Red 7 Lake (CI 15850) a Good Ingredient?

Fair, because it delivers stable, long-lasting color without improving skin health, and US regulations don't permit it near the eyes. Low overall irritation keeps it out of Poor, but the purely cosmetic role caps it at Fair.

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