Colorant
Red 7 Lake
Lake form of red synthetic dye, often used in lipsticks, blushes, and decorative cosmetics. Red 7 Lake provides bright pink-red shades and works as a colorant.
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⚠ Use with Caution
Comedogenic Rating
1/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Red 7 Lake - lake pigment form of red synthetic dye. In cosmetics, it is used as an insoluble red/pink colorant for decorative products.
Lipsticks, glosses, blushes, eyeshadows, powders, cream decorative products, and pigment blends.
Key Benefits
Provides a red-pink color
Creates bright red, pink, or berry shades.
Suitable for lip products
Often used in lipsticks and glosses depending on regulatory approval.
Works in anhydrous textures
Lake form fits well into waxy and oily decorative systems.
Suitable for
Main Actions
Role is solely color-related
Red 7 Lake does not care for the skin. It is evaluated as a pigment: color, permitted use, and tolerance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Red 7 Lake do for skin?
Lipsticks, glosses, blushes, eyeshadows, powders, cream decorative products, and pigment blends.
Who should use Red 7 Lake?
Red 7 Lake is suitable for: lipsticks, blushes, eyeshadows, decorative cosmetics.
Are there any warnings about Red 7 Lake?
Red 7 Lake does not care for the skin. It is evaluated as a pigment: color, permitted use, and tolerance.
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