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Cosmetic Colours: what are they & how to use them

EazyColours additives fall into two main categories: dyes and pigments. Water-soluble colours are classed as dyes, while Lakes and mineral micas are classed as pigments. The key difference comes down to solubility—dyes dissolve in water, whereas pigments disperse in oil.

What do FD&C and D&C mean after some colours?

These letters indicate where a colour additive can be used. FD&C means it’s approved for Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics. D&C means it’s approved for use in Drugs and Cosmetics only—not in food.

So where can Lakes be used?

Lakes are ideal for cosmetics because they don’t bleed colour. They deliver strong, vibrant payoff, which is why they’re so widely used across the cosmetic industry.

Water-soluble Red 40 won’t give you the bold red you expect when mixed with sodium bicarbonate. Instead, it shows up as more of a terracotta shade in the bath bomb mix—even though it looks vibrant once it hits the water. That’s where Lakes come in.

Because Lakes aren’t water-soluble, you only need to mix a small amount into your oils or fragrance oils before adding them to your blend. This way, you get the best of both worlds: vivid colour in the water from the dye and rich colour in the bath bomb itself from the Lake. Just remember to add a little Polysorbate 80 to help the oils disperse evenly and avoid residue.

EazyColours LAKES 10g

D&C Red 27 Lake Cosmetic Colour 10g

LAKE-01

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FD&C Blue 1 Lake Cosmetic Colour 10g

LAKE-04

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D&C Red 7 Lake Cosmetic Colour 10g

LAKE-02

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FD&C Yellow 5 Lake Cosmetic Colour 10g

LAKE-05

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FD&C Red 40 Lake Cosmetic Colour 10g

LAKE-06

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What are Mineral pigments?

Mineral pigments are often listed as mica, oxides and ultramarines. Mica is a fantastic choice for colouring cosmetics. It creates rich, earthy tones, won’t bleed, and works beautifully in products like eyeshadows and soap. For example, you can mix mica with isopropyl alcohol to paint onto bath bombs. The alcohol evaporates, leaving the shimmer behind without setting off the fizz.

That said, not every colour behaves well with alcohol—Red28, for instance, can fade or vanish entirely. In those cases, sweet almond oil is a safer option, and the good news is it’s also part of our assessments.

Here are the EazyColours recommended usage rates of MICA

-Lipstick, Lip Gloss 5-10% / -Eyeshadow 10-40%

-Blusher, CC cream, Foundation 2-10%

-Blusher Rouge 2-10% / -Makeup Powders 5-10%

-Eyebrow Pencils, Eyeshadow Pen 2-15%

-Vanishing Cream, Cold Cream 2-5%

-Nail Polish, Nail UV/LED Polish Gel 2-20%

-Hair Spray, Shampoo, Perfume 0.1-10%

-Body Lotions & Body Cream 1-5% / -Soap 1-5%

EazyColour Mica Powders - 10g

Rose Red EazyColour Mica 10g

Mica-01

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French Mustard EazyColour Mica 10g

Mica-02

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Sliver Green EazyColour Mica 10g

Mica-05

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Fern Green EazyColour Mica 10g

Mica-10

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Silver Blue EazyColour Mica 10g

Mica-12

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Neons

Neons are oil soluble pigments and must be dissolved in oil to bring out the amazing vibrancy of these pigments. In the EazyColours Multi-Assessment for Neon soaps the allowed clear soap base will show the neons as extremely vibrant, while white soap base makes them more pastel.

Here is the EazyColours NEON usage rates in your products: For use in Soap, body butters, body lotions, nail and body paint application the percentage is as follows:

-Soap 1-5%

-Body Lotions & Body Cream 1-5%

-Hair Spray, Shampoo, Perfume 0.1-10%

-Nail Polish, Nail UV/LED Polish Gel 2-20%

EazyColours Neons are Not for use in bath bombs, eyeshadow or lipstick.