At Coastal Classic Creations®, our colorants are selected in alignment with our non-toxic formulation approach, with a focus on purity, stability, and consistent performance. We use high-purity mineral pigments and cosmetic-grade colorants chosen for refined, reliable color performance across our product collections.
Cosmetic-grade iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) are mineral-based pigments widely used in lipsticks, foundations, blushes, bronzers, and eyeshadows for stable, skin-compatible color performance. These pigments help create natural-looking reds, browns, beiges, taupes, mauves, and deeper tones with smooth, consistent wear.
The iron used in these pigments originates from naturally occurring mineral sources, but cosmetic-grade iron oxides are not raw earth pigments placed directly into cosmetics. Instead, modern cosmetic pigment manufacturers produce cosmetic-grade iron oxides through controlled manufacturing and purification processes designed to support consistency, stability, and cosmetic suitability.
During production, iron-containing materials are refined and processed before controlled oxidation reactions create specific red, yellow, and black iron oxide pigments. The pigments are then washed, filtered, milled, stabilized, and documented to cosmetic manufacturing specifications before entering the cosmetic supply chain.
This controlled production process supports consistency, particle size control, stability, and reliable batch-to-batch color performance while helping pigments conform to recognized cosmetic safety and purity standards.
Iron oxides are stable, low-reactivity mineral pigments that perform reliably under normal cosmetic use conditions. Product shelf life is determined primarily by the complete formulation, storage conditions, packaging, and handling practices rather than instability of the iron oxide pigments themselves.
Our approach emphasizes careful sourcing standards and review of manufacturer specifications provided through our production supply chain. We prioritize premium, US-manufactured cosmetic pigments selected for purity, stability, and high-performance cosmetic wear while supporting our commitment to non-toxic beauty.
The Mineral Truth Standard
Our commitment to purity begins with the mineral pigments selected throughout our collections. We use cosmetic-grade iron oxides and mineral colorants manufactured to cosmetic purity specifications and selected for consistency, stability, and refined color performance.
By prioritizing high-purity cosmetic pigments and reviewing manufacturer specifications throughout our supply chain, we support strict internal standards for safety, stability, and elegant high-performance wear across our collections.