Red Iron Oxide
- INCI:
- Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
- Also known as:
- Iron oxide red · Ferric oxide red · CI 77491
Red inorganic pigment with high stability to light and heat, a cornerstone of skin-tone coloration in makeup. Combined with yellow and black iron oxides, it allows the full range of foundations, concealers, and blushes to be built. The exact shade varies between manufacturers and batches, so validation against a color standard is recommended.
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- Foundations
- Blushes
- Lipsticks
- Eyeshadows
- Pressed powders
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