Yellow 10 Lake (CI 47005)

Yellow 10 lake (CI 47005) is an insoluble cosmetic pigment produced by laking Yellow 10 dye onto an aluminum-based carrier for easy dispersion in oils. Brands use it for bright, lasting hues in lipsticks, blushes, and nail colors.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A pigment used to give lipsticks and nail colors a bright, lasting hue.
Category
Color
Type
Pigment

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Fair

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Delivers vivid yellow tones with good wear in creamy or oily bases, aiming for an even look without patchiness.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Used in liquid lipsticks, cream blush sticks, glosses, nail colors; not intended for eye-area products in regions where restricted.

Comedogenic Rating

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

Safety

Subject to colorant regulations; in some markets, such as the US, it's not permitted for use in the eye area. Avoid inhaling pigment dust from loose formats; discontinue if irritation occurs.

Is Yellow 10 Lake (CI 47005) a Good Ingredient?

It rates Fair because it offers bright, durable pigmentation in oily bases, yet has no skin benefit and may cause irritation in those sensitive to certain synthetic dyes.

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