Colorant
Red 6 Lake
Lake form of red synthetic dye for decorative cosmetics. Red 6 Lake provides warm red, coral, and brick shades in lipsticks, blushes, and cream textures.
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⚠ Use with Caution
Comedogenic Rating
1/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Red 6 Lake is an insoluble lake form of red dye. In formulas, it works as a decorative colorant rather than a skincare active.
Lipsticks, glosses, cream blushes, pencils, eyeshadows, powder and wax-oil decorative formulas.
Key Benefits
Provides a warm red tone
Suitable for red, coral, brick, and berry shades depending on the pigment blend.
Stable in anhydrous textures
Lake form works well in waxes, oils, and pressed makeup.
Enhances saturation
Helps make the decorative product more pigmented.
Suitable for
Main Actions
Evaluated as a pigment
Red 6 Lake has no skincare effect. Important dosages, allowed usage area, and individual tolerance of the finished product are crucial.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Red 6 Lake do for skin?
Lipsticks, glosses, cream blushes, pencils, eyeshadows, powder and wax-oil decorative formulas.
Who should use Red 6 Lake?
Red 6 Lake is suitable for: lipsticks, blushes, eyeshadows, decorative cosmetics.
Are there any warnings about Red 6 Lake?
Red 6 Lake has no skincare effect. Important dosages, allowed usage area, and individual tolerance of the finished product are crucial.
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