Pigment ingredients
All 14 pigments in the directory, sorted by pore-clogging risk. 8 rate 0–1 and 5 rate 3 or above, averaging 1.3 on the 5-point scale.
| Ingredient | INCI name | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alkanet Root | Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract | 0 | moderate |
| Beetroot (juice and powder) | Beta Vulgaris Root Powder | 0 | moderate |
| Boron Nitride | Boron Nitride | 0 | moderate |
| Iron Oxides | CI 77491 | 0 | established |
| Madder Root | Rubia Cordifolia Root Extract | 0 | moderate |
| Mica Powder | Mica | 0 | established |
| Ultramarines | CI 77007 | 0 | moderate |
| Carmine | CI 75470 | 1 | moderate |
| Bismuth Oxychloride | Bismuth Oxychloride | 2 | disputed |
| D&C Red 27 | CI 45410 | 3 | established |
| D&C Red 30 | CI 73360 | 3 | established |
| D&C Red 33 | CI 17200 | 3 | established |
| D&C Red 6 | CI 15850 | 3 | established |
| D&C Red 7 | CI 15850:1 | 3 | established |
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Other categories
- Emollient 43
- Carrier oil 39
- Essential oil 31
- Botanical 24
- Emulsifier 24
- Active 22
- Humectant 17
- Preservative 15
- Surfactant 13
- UV filter 12
- Antioxidant 10
- Mineral 10
- Thickener 10
- uncategorised 10
- Absorbent 8
- Butter 8
- Fragrance 8
- Silicone 7
- Acid 6
- Wax 6
- Clay 5
- pH adjuster 5
- Skin lipid 5
- Fatty acid 4
- Chelator 3
- Protein 3
- Solvent 3
- Film former 2