Colorant

Iron Oxides (C177492

Iron Oxides (C177492 is used as a coloring agent to impart color to cosmetic products.
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Inorganic colorant; provides black, red, yellow, and brown shades in waterproof mascara, eyeliner, and color cosmetics; must be uniformly dispersed in wax matrix
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Iron Oxides (C177492 is used as a coloring agent to impart color to cosmetic products.

Reference

Identifiers

Category
Colorant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.