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          CI 15850
Explained
Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
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What it does
                      Cosmetic Colorant
                      
                        Agents that add color to a product
                      
                    
                Alternative names
                      Red 6
                    
                    
                      Red 6 Lake
                    
                    
                      Red 7 Lake
                    
                  
                    
                          Red 7
                        
                        
                          Lithol Rubine B
                        
                        
                          Ca Lake
                        
                    Prevalence
                  
                    Somewhat common
                    
                      Percentage of products that contain it
                    
                  
                  
                  
                    5.9%
                  
                
                    Top categories
                    
                        
                  
                  
                          Makeup
                        
                        
                          Lip Care
                        
                        
                          Cleansers
                        
                    
                    
                      Position
                      
                        Predominant list placement
                      
                    
                    
              
                      Bottom 25%
                    
                  References
Products with CI 15850
CosIng Data
              CosIng ID
              32720
            
            
              INCI Name
              CI 15850
            
              
                EC #
                 227-497-9
              
              
                All Functions
                Cosmetic Colorant