Iron Oxides

Mineral pigments

Generally safe

Naturally derived colour pigments used in foundations, blushes and lipsticks. Considered one of the safest colorant classes.

Safe amount 0 studies cited

No restriction

Technical data

Dose-response breakdown and source citations behind the rating above.

Safety by concentration

No established upper limitGenerally safe

Cited sources

Frequently asked questions

Is Iron Oxides safe?

Naturally derived colour pigments used in foundations, blushes and lipsticks. Considered one of the safest colorant classes. No restriction

Which products contain Iron Oxides?

Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation, Super Lustrous Lipstick, Cherries in the Snow, Matte Revolution Lipstick, Pillow Talk, Retro Matte Lipstick, Ruby Woo, SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick, Orgasm Blush, Pocket Bronze Long-Wearing Cream Bronzer, Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner