Red 6 Lake CI 15850)
Red 6 Lake CI 15850)
RED
7/10
Concern level
High concern
Synthetic insoluble red cosmetic lake pigment used to impart pink-to-red color in makeup and personal care products. It is the aluminum or barium lake form of Red 6/CI 15850, meaning the colorant is dispersed rather than dissolved. Used primarily for color cosmetics, lip products, and some skincare formulations where stable pigmentation is needed.
Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data
Chemical Properties
Typical Concentration
0.00% - 5.00%CAS Number: 5858-81-1
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin7/10
oily skin8/10
sensitive skin5/10
acne prone8/10
mature skin7/10
normal skin8/10
Interactions
incompatible with: No clinically meaningful ingredient interactions are known for normal cosmetic use., Avoid assuming compatibility with all regulatory categories; some colorants have product-specific restrictions., May be less suitable in very high-acid or highly solvent-rich systems depending on the lake grade and dispersion stability.
Risks & Warnings
Generally low systemic risk when used as allowed, but may cause mild eye or skin irritation in sensitive users. As a certified color additive, it must meet regulatory purity/specification limits. Potential contamination concerns are primarily related to impurities in the certified batch, not the pigment itself.
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