Iron Oxides
AKA “Iron Oxides”
Mineral
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Ingredient Facts
Iron oxides
Mineral · Bulking | Opacifying | UV Absorber | Colorant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Sunscreen Filter
Colorant
Mineral
Clean
A natural mineral that adds color and helps create smooth, opaque coverage in makeup formulas.
Family
Not applicable (mineral)
Plant Part
Not applicable (mineral)
CAS #
Varies: 1309-37-1 (black), 1317-61-9 (red), 1317-60-8 (yellow)
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Native to Found naturally worldwide, mined in various locations. Iron oxides are naturally occurring mineral compounds found in ore deposits worldwide and mined from geological sources. They are produced through mining, beneficiation, and calcination processes that concentrate and purify the raw mineral material.
Plant Source
Not applicable (mineral)
Plant Part
Not applicable (mineral)
Function
Bulking | Opacifying | UV Absorber | Colorant
Benefits
Adds Color
Antioxidant Protection
UV Protection
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used as pigments since ancient times, found in ochre and natural earth pigments used by indigenous cultures for body decoration and cosmetics. Synthetic iron oxides were standardized in the 20th century as stable, regulated colorants for cosmetics.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Dew Blush™
Saie
Slip Tint™ Radiant All-Over Concealer
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Lip Liner 101™
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SuperSuede™ Baked Powder Blush
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SuperSuede™ Radiant Baked Bronzer
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The Impossible Glow™ Glow Drops
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The Impossible Glow™ Glow Drops Mini
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Tulipscreen™ Hydrating Lip Oil
Bloom Effects
Green Slate Mineral Polish
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Gold Bar – Jillian Dempsey
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MakeWaves® Lash Curler
Tower 28 Beauty
Everyday Coverage Tinted Sunscreen SPF 30
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Supernatural Radiance Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen
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SunCoverup Super Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen
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Everyday Coverage Tinted Sunscreen, SPF 30
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Comfort Level Lip Mask
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Soft Matte Lipstick Last Call
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Hyaluronic Highlight Balm Last Call
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Cream Clay Blush Last Call
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Cream Clay Eyeshadow Last Call
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Frost Lipstick
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The Neutrals Eye Essentials Palette
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Cream Clay Bronzer
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Hyaluronic Highlight Balm
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Blurring Ceramide Cream Foundation
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Cream Clay Blush
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Soft Matte Lipstick
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Hydrating Shine Lip Balm
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SunCoverup Super Tint SPF 50
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Lit Up Highlight Stick - Pärla
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Lit Up Highlight Stick - Garçonne
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Sun Tone Bronzing Drops - Soleil Parfait 2
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Sun Tone Bronzing Drops - Soleil Parfait 3
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Sun Tone Bronzing Drops - Soleil Parfait 4
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Sun Tone Bronzing Drops - Soleil Parfait 1
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Super Loaded Tinted Highlight - Peau de Santé
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Super Loaded Tinted Highlight - Peau de Rosé
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Liquid Super Loaded Tinted Highlight - Peau de Pêche
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Cream Clay Eyeshadow
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Smooth Precision Waterproof Lip Liner
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Super Loaded Tinted Highlight - Peau de Pêche
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Lit Up Highlight Stick - Biscuit
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Lit Up Highlight Stick - Nectar
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Lit Up Highlight Stick - Brûlée
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Lit Up Highlight Stick - Lit
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Liquid Super Loaded Tinted Highlight - Peau de Rosé
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Vital Pressed Skincare Powder - Crème
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Vital Pressed Skincare Powder - Café
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Bonne Brow Defining Pencil - Bark
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Bonne Brow Defining Pencil - Clay
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR