Ci 16185
What Ci 16185 is & what it does
CI 16185 is the Color Index designation for Amaranth, a synthetic azo dye also known historically as Red 2. In cosmetics it is used as a colorant to give a formula a red or pink shade rather than for any skin benefit. It appears in about three products in this catalog. As with other added colorants, it serves a purely aesthetic role, and no concern is flagged for it here.
What is CI 16185?
CI 16185 is the Color Index name for Amaranth, a synthetic azo dye also known historically as Red 2. It is used in cosmetics as a colorant.
What does CI 16185 do in a formula?
It is used purely to give a formula a red or pink shade and provides no skin-care benefit. It is an aesthetic colorant rather than an active.
Is CI 16185 safe?
As an added colorant it serves a purely aesthetic role, and no concern is flagged for it in this catalog. People who prefer to avoid added dyes can check the ingredient list for color index numbers.
Sunscreens with Ci 16185
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Poise Luminous White SPF 19 Whitening Day Cream
65/100
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Dabo UV Protection Collagen Lifting Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa+++
51/100
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Maria Ross Paris SPF 40
49/100