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D&C Red 27 Lake is a bright, bluish-red cosmetic pigment known for its strong tinting strength and matte finish — properties that make it a practical choice for nail lacquers, lip products, and pressed powder formulations where color depth and opacity matter. As a lake pigment, it is insoluble in most cosmetic carriers, which means it disperses rather than dissolves — giving formulators reliable, migration-resistant color in both water-based and anhydrous systems.
Item No. :
D&C Red 27 LakeColor Effect :
RedBrand :
Kolortek / OEMMOQ :
25 KGApplication :
Nail polish, lipstick, foundation, blush, eyeshadow (external use), compact powders, liquid makeup
| Parameter | Value / Notes |
|---|---|
| Common Name | D&C Red 27 Lake |
| CI Number | CI 45410 (as lake form) |
| Chemical Type | Xanthene dye precipitated on alumina substrate (lake) |
| Color | Bluish-red / deep pink-red |
| Finish | Matte |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water and most cosmetic solvents — disperses as pigment |
| Grade | Cosmetic grade — filtered of regulated heavy metal impurities |
| Regulatory Status | D&C listed (USA); verify EU/other market status with your regulatory team — contact us for documentation |
| Primary Applications | Nail lacquer, lip color, pressed powder, eye shadow, blush |
| Brand | Kolortek |
| MOQ | Contact us for details |
| Documentation Available | TDS, SDS, Certificate of Analysis — on request |
High tinting strength: D&C Red 27 Lake carries a strong color load relative to use level, which means formulators can achieve deep, saturated red-pink tones at moderate inclusion rates. This is particularly useful in lip color and nail lacquer where color intensity and coverage are primary specifications.
Lake vs. dye — why it matters for formulation: Unlike the soluble dye form (D&C Red 27), the lake version is insoluble. It does not migrate through wax or oil matrices, which makes it the appropriate choice for anhydrous formulations — lip balms, wax-based lip crayons, pressed powders — where dye bleeding would compromise the finished product's appearance or stability.
Matte texture contribution: In nail lacquer, D&C Red 27 Lake contributes to a matte surface finish. Formulators working on matte nail products use lake pigments partly for their texture-modifying properties alongside the color they provide. The alumina substrate adds a degree of physical matteness to the dried film.
Blend compatibility: D&C Red 27 Lake blends with other D&C and cosmetic-grade pigments to adjust hue. Adding white (e.g., titanium dioxide) produces a range of pinks; combining with a blue or violet lake shifts toward a cooler, more muted red. It also functions as a depth-building addition to formulas where the base color needs intensification without altering the existing effect.
Heavy metal impurity control: Cosmetic-grade D&C lakes are manufactured with filtration steps to remove regulated impurities including arsenic, lead, mercury, and antimony to levels compliant with cosmetic use requirements. Kolortek supplies documentation on impurity levels upon request for supplier qualification and formulation compliance purposes.
| Product Type | Role of D&C Red 27 Lake | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nail lacquer (matte) | Primary colorant; contributes matte texture to dried film | Common in deep red and berry-toned matte nail ranges |
| Lip color (lipstick, lip gloss) | Primary or secondary colorant; non-migrating in wax/oil base | Often combined with D&C Red 7 or other lakes for shade adjustment |
| Pressed powder / blush | Color body; blended with filler pigments and TiO₂ for tone control | Lake format suitable for dry powder pressing without migration risk |
| Eye shadow | Depth and tone modifier — used to shift red-pink hue in blended shades | Check eye-area regulatory status for your target market before specifying |
| Lip liner / lip crayon | Colorant in wax-based pencil formulations | Lake solubility profile prevents dye bleed in wax matrix |
Note on eye-area use: D&C Red 27 is not approved for use in the area of the eye under FDA regulations. Formulators developing eye shadow or eyeliner for the US market should verify the approved colorant list for eye-area products before specifying this pigment. EU and other market regulations may differ — confirm with your regulatory team.
D&C Red 27 Lake belongs to Kolortek's Cosmetic Matte Pigment series — a range of D&C-listed lake pigments supplied alongside effect pigments including pearlescents, holographics, and cosmetic mica blends. For formulators sourcing both flat color and special-effect components from a single supplier, the D&C Lakes series covers the matte color foundation that underlies most cosmetic color formulations. Kolortek's 20+ years in effect pigment manufacturing translates to consistent substrate quality and batch-to-batch color reproducibility across the cosmetic range.
Q: What is the difference between D&C Red 27 and D&C Red 27 Lake?
A: D&C Red 27 is a soluble xanthene dye that dissolves in certain solvents and can migrate through lipid-based formulations. D&C Red 27 Lake is the insoluble form — the dye is precipitated onto an alumina substrate, making it a dispersible pigment that will not bleed through wax, oil, or powder matrices. For most solid and anhydrous cosmetic applications, the lake form is the correct specification.
Q: Is D&C Red 27 Lake approved for lip use?
A: Under FDA regulations, D&C Red 27 Lake is approved for use in lip products. Formulators should verify current approved use categories on the FDA color additive list for their specific product type. For EU and other markets, consult Annex IV of the EU Cosmetics Regulation or the relevant local framework — approval status and use conditions vary by jurisdiction.
Q: Can D&C Red 27 Lake be used in nail products?
A: Yes. It is widely used in nail lacquer, particularly in matte finish formulations where the lake pigment contributes both color and texture to the dried film. It is compatible with standard nitrocellulose-based and waterborne nail lacquer systems. Contact us for dispersion guidance specific to your base system.
Q: What documentation can Kolortek provide for supplier qualification?
A: Technical data sheets (TDS), safety data sheets (SDS), and Certificates of Analysis documenting heavy metal impurity levels are available on request. If you require additional documentation for a specific regulatory submission, contact the technical team to discuss what is available.
Q: How does D&C Red 27 Lake behave in pressed powder formulations?
A: As an insoluble pigment, it blends uniformly with talc, mica, and other powder fillers used in pressed blush and eyeshadow. It does not recrystallize or migrate during storage. Loading levels for pressed powder typically range from 1–15% depending on the desired color depth, but optimal levels are formulation-dependent — request a sample to run your own trials.
Whether you are qualifying a new supplier for an existing formula or developing a new color line, the most direct path is to evaluate the pigment in your own system. Contact Kolortek to request a sample of D&C Red 27 Lake, along with TDS, SDS, and Certificate of Analysis documentation for your supplier qualification process.
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