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Ci 77492

What Ci 77492 is & what it does

Yellow iron oxide, a mineral pigment used to build natural skin shades. It also contributes, with other iron oxides, to visible-light protection in tinted formulas.

What is Ci 77492 and what does it do in sunscreen?

Ci 77492 is yellow iron oxide, a mineral pigment used to build natural skin shades in tinted products. In a tinted sunscreen it helps match the color to skin and, together with the other iron oxides, can add some protection against visible light. It is a colorant, not one of the main UV filters.

Is Ci 77492 safe?

Yes. Iron oxides such as Ci 77492 are among the most established cosmetic pigments, used in foundations and tinted skincare, and are well tolerated. They sit on the skin surface to provide color rather than being absorbed.

Does Ci 77492 clog pores?

Generally no. Iron oxide pigment is inert and used in small amounts to color a formula, so it is considered low risk for clogging pores. Any breakouts from a tinted product are more likely linked to the oils, silicones, or waxes than to the pigment.

What is Ci 77492 on an ingredient list (INCI)?

Ci 77492 is the Colour Index number for yellow iron oxide. The Ci prefix marks it as an entry in the international Colour Index of pigments, and you will often see it grouped with Ci 77491 (red) and Ci 77499 (black), the iron oxides used together to mix skin-tone shades.

Is Ci 77492 a UV filter?

No. Ci 77492 is a colorant, not a UV filter. It helps create the tint and can support protection against visible light alongside the other iron oxides, but the UVA and UVB protection in a sunscreen comes from the listed UV filters.

Sunscreens with Ci 77492

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