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FD&C Blue 1 Lake Med Dye

FDA-Approved Blue Aluminum Lake

INCI Name: Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Aluminum Hydroxide

A fine FDA-approved blue aluminum lake pigment (22-27% dye content) for color cosmetics.

Standard Pigment

Raw Pigment
Draw Down over White
Draw Down over Black

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Eyeshadows & Eye Color

Disperses cleanly in pressed eye shadows, eyeliner pencils, and brow products without bleeding.

Face & Complexion

Delivers strong color payoff in foundations, blushes, bronzers, primers, and pressed-powder formulations.

Lip Color

Insoluble in oil and wax — ideal for lipsticks, lip pencils, and oil-phase lip balms with crisp, non-bleeding color.

Nail Lacquers & Gels

Disperses evenly in nail lacquers and gel-polish systems for vibrant, consistent finishes.

Performance & Formulation Insights for FD&C Blue 1 Lake Med Dye

FDA-Approved Blue Aluminum Lake

FD&C Blue 1 Lake Med Dye (CI 42090) is the aluminum lake of FD&C Blue 1, an FDA-approved blue colorant. This Med Dye grade contains 22-27% dye content.

Key Technical Information

A “lake” pigment is the insoluble aluminum salt of a water-soluble dye, allowing use in anhydrous and oil-based color cosmetics. The aluminum substrate provides stability and ease of dispersion.

Key Formulation Notes

Color Index: CI 42090
Form: Aluminum Lake
Dye Strength: 22-27%
INCI: Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Aluminum Hydroxide
Regulatory: Verify application restrictions (eye/lip/face) for FD&C Blue 1 per your regional FDA / regulatory requirements.

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Line/Series	FD&C
INCI Name	Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Aluminum Hydroxide
Physical Product Color	Blue
Color Effect	Blue
Effect Type	Single Color
Material Type	Pure Pigments
Certifications	Carmine Free, Ferro Free, TiO2 Free, Vegan & Cruelty Free
Particle Size	– μm
Applications	Eye, Face, Lip, Nail

Frequently Asked Questions About FD&C Blue 1 Lake Med Dye

Yes. FD&C Blue 1 Lake Med Dye (CI 42090) is approved by the U.S. FDA per 21 CFR. Always review the current regulation for application restrictions before formulating.

A dye is water-soluble — it dissolves and stains the medium. A lake is the same chromophore precipitated onto an inorganic substrate (Aluminum Hydroxide), making it an insoluble pigment that disperses in oil- and wax-based formulations without bleeding.

Lakes are sold by dye-content grade — Low (12–17 %), Med (22–27 %), and High (32–40 %). The grade lets you choose the opacity, color strength, and substrate-to-dye ratio that fits your formulation.

Yes. As a lake on Aluminum Hydroxide, FD&C Blue 1 Lake Med Dye is insoluble in water and disperses cleanly in oils, esters, waxes, and pressed-powder bases without bleeding.

Yes. FD&C Blue 1 Lake Med Dye contains no animal-derived ingredients, and Vivify Beauty Care never tests on animals.

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FD&C Blue 1 Lake Med Dye

FDA-Approved Blue Aluminum Lake

Standard Pigment

Perfect For These Applications

Performance & Formulation Insights for FD&C Blue 1 Lake Med Dye

FDA-Approved Blue Aluminum Lake

Key Technical Information

Key Formulation Notes

Frequently Asked Questions About FD&C Blue 1 Lake Med Dye

Contact An Expert

FD&C Blue 1 Lake Med Dye

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