CI 12490

Ingredient type: COLORANT

Red dye

✨ Role: CI 12490, known as Erythrosine, is a red dye used primarily to give cosmetics an attractive color. It is found in lipsticks, eye shadows, and various makeup products to provide a bright and distinctive hue.

Ingredient type: Colorant

‍⚕️ Safety: The use of this ingredient is regulated and is generally considered safe in the proportions recommended for cosmetic products. However, its use may be restricted in certain regions.

✨ Vegan: No, this ingredient is not always considered vegan, as CI-type colorants may be tested on animals according to local regulations.

✨ Note: Erythrosine is a synthetic dye and may cause allergic reactions in some sensitive individuals. In addition, it is subject to specific usage restrictions in different regions due to health concerns.

Found in: Makeup (lipsticks, eye shadows), sometimes used in nail polish and other personal care products requiring red coloring.

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