Ext. D&C Violet No. 2 (CI 60730)

Ext. D&C Violet No. 2 (CI 60730) is a synthetic dye that adds violet or purple color to cosmetic products, improving the visual appearance of formulations.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A synthetic dye that gives products violet or purple color.
Category
Color
Type
Colorant

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Fair

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Provides color that improves the visual appearance of cosmetic and personal care products, helping achieve specific shades and aesthetic effects in decorative formulations.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Used in lip products, eye makeup, nail products, and other decorative cosmetics where violet or purple coloration is wanted. Also appears in tinted formulations chosen for visual appeal.

Comedogenic Rating

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

Safety

Permitted for use in certain cosmetic applications when formulated according to regulatory guidelines. As with other color additives, its use is restricted depending on product type and area of application.

Is Ext. D&C Violet No. 2 (CI 60730) a Good Ingredient?

Fair rating: it delivers consistent, predictable color and is useful for achieving specific shades, but it offers no skincare benefit of its own. That purely cosmetic role, combined with the area-of-use restrictions common to synthetic dyes, keeps it at Fair rather than Good.

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