An inorganic green pigment regulated in Annex IV.
What it is
CI 77288 is the Colour Index number of chromium(III) oxide, an inorganic green pigment. CosIng lists it as a colorant. In the EU it is listed in Annex IV (colorants); according to that entry it must be free from chromate ion.
Where it is used
Found in eyeshadows, eyeliners, nail polishes, soaps and other coloured products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits and conditions. The label does not show the amount of pigment used.
Functions
- Colorant
- Exclusively or mainly intended to colour the cosmetic product, the body as a whole or certain parts thereof, by absorption or reflection of visible light; (precursors of oxidative hair colorants shall be deemed colorants). All authorised colorants are substances in the positive list of Annex IV to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
EU regulation
EU · Annex IV, entry 129Chromium (III) oxide
- Conditions and warnings
- free from chromate ion
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
Products with this ingredient (68)
- Hemp Foot Protector · The Body Shop
- I Heart Revolution Watermelon Crush Swirl Body Cream · Revolution
- EYELINER MASTERPIECE HIGH PRECISION LIQUID · Max Factor
- Kredka do brwi Eyebrow Pencil · Max Factor
- Mascara False Lash Effect XXL · Max Factor
- Masterpiece High Precision Liquid Eyeliner · Max Factor
- Eyebrow Pencil · Max Factor
- The CC + Cream – Green CC · IsaDora
- The High Impact Eyeliner – Harmony Green · IsaDora
- Magnetyczna paleta 4 cieni – MINI HARMONY PALETTE · Pierre René
- Matowe Cienie Magnetyczne PMS – Wkłady do Palety Match System ART · Pierre René
- Cień diamentowy perłowy cień do powiek · Paese