Ferric Ferrocyanide,Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide
What Ferric Ferrocyanide,Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide is & what it does
Ferric Ferrocyanide and Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide are blue iron-based pigments, also known as Prussian blue, used to add color to cosmetic products. In sunscreens and tinted formulas they serve as colorants that help adjust or deepen the final shade. They are insoluble mineral pigments that sit on the surface rather than dissolving into the formula.
What does Ferric Ferrocyanide do in skincare?
Ferric Ferrocyanide, also called Prussian blue, is a blue iron-based pigment used purely as a colorant. In sunscreens and tinted products it helps set or adjust the final shade and does not provide skincare benefits on its own.
Is Ferric Ferrocyanide safe?
Ferric Ferrocyanide is an approved cosmetic colorant in many regions, used at low levels and bound as an insoluble pigment that sits on the surface. Approved use ranges are set by cosmetic regulations. This is general information and not medical advice.
Is Ferric Ferrocyanide natural or synthetic?
It is a synthetic mineral pigment manufactured under controlled conditions, even though it is built from iron, a naturally occurring element. The finished colorant is produced in the lab for consistency and purity.
Sunscreens with Ferric Ferrocyanide,Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide
We rate 7 sunscreens that contain it:
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Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturiser Broad Spectrum SPF 25
78/100
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Bobbi Brown Primer Plus Radiance SPF 35
69/100
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Blue Heaven High Coverage Foundation With Primer & Spf 50 Pa+++
68/100
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Estée Lauder Daywear Anti-Oxidant Beauty Benefit BB SPF 35
60/100
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L'Oreal Infallible 24Hr Fresh Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum Spf 25
49/100
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Country & Stream Uv Face Powder Spf 50 Pa++++
49/100
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Estée Lauder Double Wear Soft Light Hydra Matte Spf 10 Foundation
49/100