Rouge Red (D&C Red Lake 7)

Rouge Red (D&C Red 7 Lake) is a vibrant, cosmetic-grade pigment that produces a rich, intense red. It is particularly popular in lipsticks and other lip-safe cosmetics, where it offers a strong, long-lasting colour payoff.

This pigment can be used in place of carmine, making it an excellent choice for creating vegan-friendly formulations without compromising on depth or vibrancy. Its intensity means only a very small amount is needed to achieve striking results.

Rouge Red is a lake pigment, created by combining a dye with a substrate such as calcium or aluminium to produce a colourant that is more stable in oil-based formulations. It disperses well in lipsticks, balms, and pressed powders, providing consistent, even colour.

Because it is extremely light, the volume of this pigment differs from other powders:

• 3g will fill a 30ml pot (compared to 10g or more of most other pigments).

• 50g will fill a 500ml pot.
  This makes careful measuring essential, as you’ll be working more by volume than weight.

Common Name: Rouge Red (D&C Red Lake 7)

INCI: D&C Red Lake 7 (CI 15850)
Appearance: Extremely red powder
Origin: China
Solubility: 10g/100ml. Miscible in water & oils
Usage Rate: 0.1 - 5% (Depending on depth of colour desired)
Vegan: Yes
Palm Oil: No
Animal Tested: No
Ethically Sourced: Yes
Important Note: Wear a dust mask when working with this product.

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