Lake Dyes for Cosmetics

Our lake dyes are fine, oil-dispersible cosmetic colorants that give rich, saturated color to lipstick, lip gloss and makeup, from deep reds and bright pinks to purples. Check each product page for the markets and uses each dye is approved for.

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  • D&C Red 6 D&C Red 6
    20 Matte Liquid Lipstick Swatches

    D&C Red 6 Barium Lake

    $ 5.50 - $ 223.65
    $ 0.00
    $ 5.50 - $ 223.65
  • D&C Red 7 CA Lake D&C Red 7 CA Lake
    20 Matte Liquid Lipstick Swatches

    D&C Red 7 CA Lake

    $ 3.50 - $ 2,565.00
    $ 3.50 - $ 2,565.00
  • D&C Red 21 Alum Lake D&C Red 21 Alum Lake
    Active Products Excluding Versagel ME

    D&C Red 21 Alum Lake

    $ 3.50 - $ 136.99
    $ 0.00
    $ 3.50 - $ 136.99
  • D&C Red 27 Alum Lake D&C Red 27 Alum Lake
    20 Matte Liquid Lipstick Swatches

    D&C Red 27 Alum Lake

    $ 7.00 - $ 315.00
    $ 7.00 - $ 315.00
  • Red 30 Talc Lake Red 30 Talc Lake
    20 Matte Liquid Lipstick Swatches

    D&C Red 30 Talc Lake

    $ 6.95 - $ 210.00
    $ 6.95 - $ 210.00
  • D&C Red 33 Alum Lake D&C Red 33 Alum Lake
    Active Products Excluding Versagel ME

    D&C Red 33 Alum Lake

    $ 4.00 - $ 168.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 4.00 - $ 168.00
  • FD&C Red 40 Alum Lake FD&C Red 40 Alum Lake
    20 Matte Liquid Lipstick Swatches

    FD&C Red 40 Alum Lake

    $ 3.50 - $ 190.00
    $ 3.50 - $ 190.00
  • D&C Orange 5 Zirc/Alum Lake D&C Orange 5 Zirc/Alum Lake
    Active Products Excluding Versagel ME

    D&C Orange 5 Zirc/Alum Lake

    $ 3.50 - $ 75.00
    $ 3.50 - $ 75.00
  • FD&C Yellow 5 Lake FD&C Yellow 5 Lake
    20 Matte Liquid Lipstick Swatches

    FD&C Yellow 5 Lake

    $ 3.50 - $ 190.00
    $ 3.50 - $ 190.00
  • FD&C Yellow 6 Lake FD&C Yellow 6 Lake
    Active Products Excluding Versagel ME

    FD&C Yellow 6 Lake

    $ 3.50 - $ 195.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 3.50 - $ 195.00
  • D&C Yellow 10 Alum Lake D&C Yellow 10 Alum Lake
    Active Products Excluding Versagel ME

    D&C Yellow 10 Alum Lake

    $ 3.50 - $ 145.00
    $ 0.00
    $ 3.50 - $ 145.00
  • FD&C Blue 1 Alum Lake FD&C Blue 1 Alum Lake
    20 Matte Liquid Lipstick Swatches

    FD&C Blue 1 Alum Lake

    $ 3.50 - $ 335.00
    $ 3.50 - $ 335.00

Lake dyes for cosmetics

Lake dyes are FD&C and D&C colors bound to a substrate, giving bright, saturated, oil-dispersible color for lipstick, lip gloss, nail polish and makeup. Our range includes reds, pinks, oranges, yellows and blue.

Each lake has its own approved uses and limits; for example, some are not permitted in the eye area. Check the product page for approved uses before formulating. Pack sizes run from a 2.5 g or 6 g sample up to 1 lb, 5 lb or more.

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