C.I.77499) ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a black colorant used to deepen shade, adjust undertone, and add opacity in makeup, tinted skin care, hair color, and some cleansing products.
What does C.I.77499) do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a black colorant used to deepen shade, adjust undertone, and add opacity in makeup, tinted skin care, hair color, and some cleansing products.
Is C.I.77499) clean?
It is widely accepted in clean-beauty standards and is generally well tolerated on skin. The main quality-control issue is trace heavy-metal impurities, which reputable cosmetic-grade suppliers control to regulatory limits.
Is C.I.77499) sustainable?
This material is an inorganic mineral pigment, commonly made synthetically for purity and shade consistency rather than extracted directly. It is not biodegradable in the usual organic-chemistry sense, but it is insoluble, stable, and not associated with meaningful bioaccumulation in cosmetic use.
Is C.I.77499) COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted under COSMOS natural and organic frameworks when it meets purity and colorant requirements. From a Green Chemistry perspective, it scores well for stability, low reactivity, and low use levels, with weaker alignment on renewability because it is mineral-derived or synthetically produced from mineral feedstocks.
How does C.I.77499) work chemically?
The molecule is an inorganic metal-oxide pigment with a spinel-like crystal lattice and mixed oxidation states, which gives it strong black color and high opacity. Typical use varies by product, from trace shade adjustment to several percent in color cosmetics, and it is highly stable across normal cosmetic pH, heat, light, and oxidation conditions.
Last updated 2026-05-13