d&c pigment

Delivers a stable **matte red tone** for nail and cosmetic systems where bleeding and migration must be controlled. D&C Red 28 Lake is selected when formulators require a **lake pigment with substrate fixation**, enabling use in oil-based and low-water systems that free dyes cannot support.

D&C Red 21 Lake is a cosmetic-grade lake colorant that delivers an opaque, warm orange-red tone with a matte finish. Based on the halogenated fluorescein dye (Solvent Red 43) precipitated onto an aluminum substrate, it is a standard D&C colorant in lip, nail, and face product formulations where flat, intense color is required. Unlike dye solutions, the lake form is insoluble in most cosmetic vehicles — making it suitable for oil-based, anhydrous, and emulsion systems where color migration or bleeding would be a problem.

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.