INCI name: CI 75470.
Function: Cosmetic colorant, masking agent.
Origin: Animal.
Concentration allowed by the EU regulation: Must respect the purity criteria specified in the directive 95/45/CE of the European Commission.
Where to find it / Where they are found?: Lipstick, eye pencil, eyeshadow, semi-permanent varnish, lipstick, kohl, toothpaste, lip pencil, blush, mascaras, illuminator, loose and compact powders.
Health risks: /
Environmental risks: Carmine (CI 75470) is non-vegan as it is cochineal extract.
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Additional information: Red coloring. Organic compatible (COSMOS standard). Also used in Europe as a food additive (E120).