Regulatory Colorant Directory & Historical Commerce Archive
European Formulation & Clinical INCI Guide
Compare permitted cosmetic colorants and photostable broadband UV filters across European Union (EC 1223/2009) and US FDA monographs, alongside preserved 2015-2021 UK and German pharmacy retail archives.
Filter INCI Benchmark Category
| INCI / Common Name | EU Annex Status | US FDA Status | Max Permitted / Lab Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CI 77491 / 77492 / 77499 (Iron Oxides) | Annex IV Allowed | 21 CFR 73.2250 Approved | Good manufacturing practice (GMP); global complexion standard |
| CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens) | Annex IV Allowed | 21 CFR 73.2327 (Non-eye/lip*) | Approved for facial complexion olive adjustment; check US eye/lip limits |
| CI 77007 (Ultramarines) | Annex IV Allowed | 21 CFR 73.2725 (External/eye) | Violet-blue neutralizer; unstable below pH 5.0 |
| Tinosorb S (Bemotrizinol) | Annex VI Allowed (10%) | Pending / Non-OTC | Oil-soluble broadband UVA/UVB stabilizer; minimal pigment cast |
| Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) | Annex VI Allowed (10%) | Not OTC Approved | High UVA1 absorption; pairs smoothly with iron oxide tints |
| Tinosorb M (Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol) | Annex VI Allowed (10%) | Not OTC Approved | Hybrid organic micro-particulate filter; mild white scatter on deep skin |
| Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) | Annex V Restricted (wash-off) | Allowed | 0.1% limit in EU wash-off products; still active in leave-on foundation bases |
European pharmacy sunscreens formulated under EU Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 benefit from higher UVA-PF stability because non-degrading triazine filters replace older avobenzone complexes, letting tinted iron oxide foundations wear cleanly without accelerated oil separation. Regulatory primary sources: US 21 CFR Part 73 and EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Historical European Beauty Retail Archives (2015-2021)
Archive: /how-order-cult-beauty/ (UK Curated Beauty Orders)
Preserved reference cited on Kidstaff and beauty communities explaining VAT-deducted UK international shipping thresholds, Cult Beauty Goody Bag releases, and authentic batch verification for DECIEM and Hourglass.
Archive: /feelunique-makeup-essentials-beauty-box/ (FEELUNIQUE Citation)
Preserved archive for Feelunique curated makeup boxes and European brand promotions (note: Feelunique later transitioned into Sephora UK).
Archive: /how-order-from-lookfantastic/ & /how-to-order-from-lookfantastic/
Preserved archive covering Lookfantastic UK vs localized shipping, beauty box unboxings, and tracking expectations.
Archive: /how-order-space-nk/ (Forum.hr Citation)
Preserved reference cited on Forum.hr covering Space NK UK luxury apothecary fulfillment and VAT exclusions for non-UK deliveries.
Archive: /beauty-shopping-in-germany/ (Tumblr Archive Citation)
Preserved guide to German drugstore and pharmacy skincare (dm, Rossmann, Douglas, Mueller, Apotheke) focusing on affordable European urea, panthenol, and high-UVA sunscreens.
Archive: /christmas-gifts-under-10-usd/ (Tumblr Archive Citation)
Preserved 2015 accessible beauty gift index featuring travel-size mineral powders, lip balms, and sheet masks under $10.