D&C Red 7 CA Lake

Blue-red lake pigment designed for rich rose, berry, and classic red tones in anhydrous and oil-based cosmetic systems.

INCI Name: Red 7 Lake (CI 15850:1)

Appearance: Fine red powder (blue-red undertone)

Solubility: Dispersible in oils

Function: Cosmetic colorant

For formulation use only. Proper dispersion is required for smooth payoff and consistent shade.

D&C Red 7 Calcium Lake is a classic lip and color cosmetic lake used to build blue-red, rose, and berry-toned shades. As a lake pigment, it provides controlled color development in oils and waxes, helping reduce bleeding and migration compared to water-soluble dyes.

• Creates rich blue-red tones for rose, berry, and classic reds
• Designed for oil-based and anhydrous systems
• Reduced migration compared to soluble dyes
• Strong payoff and buildable intensity
• Performs well in lip, balm, and pressed powder formats when properly dispersed

• Lipsticks, balms, lip oils, and glosses
• Anhydrous sticks and cream color cosmetics
• Pressed powders and cheek products
• Berry, rose, and blue-red shade blends
• Wax-based systems requiring stable red coloration

• Typical use level: 0.05–5% depending on desired intensity
• Disperse into oils before full formulation incorporation
• Suitable carriers include Castor Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, or Isododecane
• High-shear mixing or milling improves uniformity and reduces speckling

• Create a pigment grind for repeatable production batches
• Blend with titanium dioxide for softer rose and pink tones
• Combine with Yellow 5 Lake for warmer reds and corals
• Layer with iron oxides to deepen and mute for sophisticated reds

• Color Index: CI 15850:1
• This material is supplied as a cosmetic raw material.
• This product is NOT batch certified.
• The finished-product manufacturer is responsible for determining regulatory suitability for the intended market and application.

• Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry environment
• Avoid moisture and contamination
• Use clean, dry handling tools

Supplied for cosmetic formulation use only. Not intended for direct application. Responsibility for compliance with applicable regulations rests with the finished-product manufacturer.