What it is
Ultramarines are synthetic mineral pigments, classically blue, used to color makeup and skincare and to neutralize or correct undertones in tinted formulas. They are stable and provide clean, bright color.
Safety & warnings
Inert, stable mineral pigments with a strong safety record in cosmetics.
Origin & sourcing
Synthetic mineral pigments (originally derived from lapis lazuli).
Questions everyone asks
What are ultramarines used for?
They are blue mineral pigments used to color cosmetics and adjust shades.
Are they natural?
They are made synthetically; the color was historically obtained from lapis lazuli.