CI 77742

Ingredient type: COLORANT

✨ Role: CI 77742, also known as purple manganese oxide, is primarily used in cosmetics as a colorant. It helps give a specific shade to makeup products such as eye shadows and lipsticks.

Ingredient type: Pigment

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally recognized as safe when used within the limits recommended by regulatory authorities.

✨ Vegan: Yes, CI 77742 is considered vegan because it is mineral-based and does not require any animal products or by-products in its manufacture.

✨ Note: This pigment is very stable and lightfast, which means it helps keep the product's color stable and consistent over time. However, its particle size must be controlled to avoid any potential mechanical irritation to the skin or eyes.

Found in: Mainly used in makeup, such as eye shadow, eyeliner, and lipstick.