Iron Oxides
The question

Is Iron Oxides safe in foundation?

ClearedFoundation

Inorganic mineral pigments approved by the FDA and EU for use in cosmetics. Iron oxides provide red, yellow, and black pigmentation and are photostable. With over 50 years of safe widespread use and virtually no reports of adverse effects, they represent one of the safest colorant classes available.

Other foundation ingredients on file

Sources & references

  1. [1]
    DatabaseIngredient database — 706410-CI_77499
  2. [2]
    RegulatoryUS federal agency — color-additives-permitted-use-cosmetics
  3. [3]
    DatabaseIngredient database — iron-oxides

Research disclaimer: Ratings reflect peer-reviewed research and regulatory assessments available at the time of publication, not the dose or formulation of any specific foundation product. This is not medical advice.