Other ingredient
Carmine
A natural red pigment (CI 75470) extracted from cochineal insects; used to create red and pink shades in makeup and skincare tints.
Also known as: CI 75470, Cochineal Extract, Natural Red 4, Crimson Lake
colorant
Benefits
- ✓Provides vivid, stable red-to-pink pigmentation in cosmetics
Watch for
- ⚠Not vegan or vegetarian — derived from cochineal insects
- ⚠Known allergen; can cause reactions in sensitized individuals
