257 cosmetic ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the COLORANT function designation. These ingredients are sourced from the European Commission CosIng inventory and may appear across Annex II–VI records.
Exclusively or mainly intended to colour the cosmetic product, the body as a whole or certain parts thereof, by absorption or reflection of visible light. All authorised colorants are substances in the positive list of Annex IV to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
2-Anthracenecarboxylic Acid, 7-\b-D-glucopyranosyl-9, 10-dihydro-3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxy-1-methyl-9,10-dioxo-,Carmine 5297,Carmine (Coccus cac…
Trisodium (2S-trans)-[18-carboxy-20-(carboxymethyl)-13-ethyl-2,3-dihydro-3,7,12,17-tetramethyl-8-vinyl-21H,23H-porphine-2-propionato(5-)-N2…
CI 77004 is classed chemically as an inorganic colour. It consists of a natural hydrated aluminum silicate.
CI 77266 is a colorant composed of finely divided particles of elemental carbon obtained by the incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons.
CI 77267 is classed chemically as an inorganic color. It consists primarily of a mixture of carbon, calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate.
Chromic oxide hydrated; Chromium (III) hydroxide; dichromium trioxide
Cobalt Aluminum Oxide; CI pigment blue 28; Cobalt aluminate blue spinel
Diiron trioxide; Ferric oxide
Triiron tetraoxide
FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE; FERRIC FERROCYANIDE; PIGMENT BLUE 27
CI 77891 is classed chemically as an inorganic colour (see also INCI: Titanium dioxide). It conforms to the formula
CI 77947 is classed chemically as an inorganic colour (see also INCI: Zinc Oxide). It conforms to the formula:
2-Carboxy-3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxy-1-methyl-9,10-dioxoanthracen-7-yl-beta-D-glucopyranoside
Colloidal Palladium is the product obtained by the suspension of palladium in water
\b-D-Glucopyranose, 6-O-.beta.-D-glucopyranosyl-, 1,1'-[(2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E)-2,6,11,15-tetramethyl-2,4,6,8,10,12,14-hexadecaheptaenedi…
1,7-bis(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-dien-3,5-dione, (E,E)- / (CI 75300)
3,9-Perylenedicarboxylic acid, 4,10-dicyano-, 3,9-bis(2-methylpropyl) ester
2,2-Diphenyl-5,6-benzo(2H)chromene, 3H-Naphtho[2,1-b]pyran, 3,3-diphenyl-
See "Regulatory and Ingredient Use Information" regarding use of Japan Trivial names in Volume 1, Introduction, Part A, No. 12.
Europium, tris[4,4,4-trifluoro-2-(2-thienyl)-1,3-butanedionato-\KO,\KO']bis(triphenylphosphineoxide-\KO)-, (DD-8-212'3'313"2")-
Fluorescent Brightener 264 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate is the organic colorant.
Fumaric Acid/Phthalic Anhydride/Tricyclodecanedimethanol Copolymer is a copolymer of fumaric acid, phthalic anhydride and tricyclodecanedim…
Garcinia Hanburyi Sap Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground sap of Garcinia hanburyi, Clusiaceae.
Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Gardenia jasminoides, Rubiaceae
Glycidoxypropyl Trimethoxysilane/PEI-250 Crosspolymer Fluorescent Brightener 230 Salt is the salt formed by the reaction of the crosslinked…
Haematoxylum Brasiletto Wood Extract is the extract of the wood of Haematoxylum brasiletto, Fabaceae.
The COLORANT function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. Ingredients may carry multiple functions depending on their chemical properties and typical cosmetic applications.
Function assignments are sourced directly from official EU CosIng data. Always verify ingredient functions against current source materials before use in regulatory submissions.
