What it is
CI 77499 is the color index name for black iron oxide, one of the iron-oxide pigments used across cosmetics. Combined with red and yellow iron oxides, it helps create natural skin-tone shades in tinted sunscreens and foundations, and contributes to the visible-light shielding of tinted mineral products.
Safety & warnings
Iron oxides are inert, stable mineral pigments with an excellent safety and tolerability record.
Origin & sourcing
Inorganic iron-oxide pigment, manufactured to cosmetic-grade purity.
Questions everyone asks
What is CI 77499?
It is the color index code for black iron oxide, a mineral pigment used to tint cosmetics.
Is iron oxide safe in skincare?
Yes, iron oxides are inert, well-tolerated pigments widely used in tints and makeup.