Colouring Agent/Pigment

Acid Violet 43

ACID VIOLET 43

An anthraquinone colourant used primarily in hair dye formulations

Anthocyanins

ANTHOCYANINS

Plant pigments with antioxidant properties for UV protection and skin resilience

Basic Blue 124

BASIC BLUE 124

A synthetic dye primarily used in hair colouring with limited skincare applications

Basic Blue 99

BASIC BLUE 99

A direct hair colourant primarily used in temporary and semipermanent hair dyes

Basic Red 1:1

BASIC RED 1:1

A fluorescent dye primarily used in research and industrial applications rather than skincare

Beetroot Red

BEETROOT RED

A natural red colourant derived from beetroot with potential antioxidant properties

Beta Vulgaris

BETA VULGARIS

A natural colourant derived from beetroot with potential antioxidant and soothing properties

Blue 1 Lake

BLUE 1 LAKE

A synthetic blue colourant used sparingly in cosmetic formulations

Bronzite Powder

BRONZITE POWDER

A mineral powder that adds colour and texture to cosmetic formulations

Caramel

CARAMEL

A natural colourant derived from heated sugars, used to impart brown tones to skincare formulations

Chromium

CHROMIUM

A mineral colourant with limited evidence for skincare benefit

CI 12085

A synthetic red colourant used to add visual appeal to skincare formulations

CI 14700

A synthetic red colourant used to add colour to skincare formulations

CI 15510

A synthetic red colourant used to add visual appeal to skincare formulations

CI 15850

A synthetic red colourant used to add colour to skincare formulations

CI 15985

A synthetic yellow colourant used to tint skincare formulations

CI 16035

A synthetic red colourant used primarily for visual appeal in cosmetic formulations

CI 16255

A synthetic red colourant used to add visual appeal to skincare formulations

CI 17200

A synthetic red colourant used to add colour to skincare formulations

CI 19140

A synthetic yellow colourant used to add visual appeal to skincare formulations

CI 26100

An azo dye used primarily for colour in cosmetics, with regulatory scrutiny around safety

CI 42090

A synthetic blue colourant used to add colour to skincare formulations

CI 45380

A synthetic red colourant used to add colour to skincare formulations

CI 45410

A synthetic red dye used primarily to add colour to cosmetic formulations

CI 60730

A synthetic violet colourant used to tint cosmetic formulations

CI 73360

A synthetic red colourant used primarily in cosmetic products for pigmentation

CI 75300

A synthetic colourant used to add colour to cosmetic formulations

CI 75470

A natural colourant used to add shade and visual appeal to skincare formulations

CI 75810

A natural blue colourant with traditional use in cosmetic formulations

CI 77002

An inorganic colourant used to tint skincare formulations

CI 77007

An inert mineral pigment used to add colour to skincare formulations

CI 77015

An iron oxide pigment used to add colour to skincare and cosmetic formulations

CI 77120

A white mineral pigment used to add colour and opacity to skincare formulations

CI 77163

A mineral pigment used to add colour to skincare formulations

CI 77220

A white mineral pigment used to add opacity and colour to skincare formulations

CI 77266

An inorganic mineral pigment used to add colour to cosmetic formulations

CI 77267

An iron oxide pigment used to add colour and visual uniformity to skincare formulations

CI 77268:1

A synthetic iron oxide colourant used to add subtle pigment to skincare formulations

CI 77288

An inorganic colourant used to tint skincare and cosmetic formulations

CI 77289

An inert mineral pigment used to add colour and opacity to skincare formulations

CI 77346

Iron oxide pigment used to add colour to cosmetic formulations

CI 77400

An iron oxide pigment used to add colour and opacity to skincare formulations

CI 77489

An iron oxide pigment used to add colour to skincare formulations

CI 77491

Red iron oxide, a mineral pigment that also blocks visible light

CI 77492

Iron oxide pigment used to impart colour in cosmetic formulations

CI 77499

An iron oxide pigment used to impart colour in cosmetic formulations

CI 77510

A mineral pigment used to add colour and opacity to skincare formulations

CI 77713

A mineral powder colourant used to add pigment to cosmetic formulations

CI 77891

A white pigment used to provide opacity and coverage in skincare formulations

Copper Chlorophyll

COPPER CHLOROPHYLL

A copper-based chlorophyll derivative used primarily as a cosmetic colourant

Dihydroxyacetone

DHA | Reacts with amino acids found in the top layers of skin to create a shade of brown

Erythrulose

Dihydroxyacetone

Substance chemically similar to the self-tanning agent dihydroxyacetone.

Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract

GARDENIA JASMINOIDES FRUIT EXTRACT

A plant extract with traditional use and emerging research into skin-protective properties

Gold

Colloidal Gold

Precious metal and element

Iron Oxides

CI 77491

Cosmetic pigments that originate from natural minerals Used to tint sunscreens and makeup

Lactoflavin

LACTOFLAVIN

A B vitamin form used primarily as a colourant in hair and cosmetic products

Magnesium Stearate

Used as a texture enhancer in cosmetics

P-Phenylenediamine

P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

A synthetic colourant used primarily in hair dyes, not typically found in skincare

Phyllostachys Bambusoides Bark Extract

PHYLLOSTACHYS BAMBUSOIDES BARK EXTRACT

A plant-derived extract that conditions skin and imparts a subtle natural colour

Silver

SILVER

A metallic element with purifying properties, used sparingly in skincare formulations

Silver Nitrate

SILVER NITRATE

A potent topical agent primarily used in clinical wound care rather than routine skincare

Titanium/Titanium Dioxide

TITANIUM/TITANIUM DIOXIDE

A mineral opacifier that provides coverage and light reflection in skincare formulations

Toluene-2,5-Diamine

TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE

An oxidative hair dye precursor primarily used in permanent hair colour formulations

Ultramarines

ULTRAMARINES

A synthetic blue pigment primarily used in hair and nail products