Brown Oxide #1

Brown oxide (an Iron (III) oxide (Fe2O3)) occurs naturally in the mineral hematite. It comes in several shades of brown and red oxides.

Brown is available in 4 different shades from dark to light and their CI numbers are 77491, 77492 and 77499 - essentially red, yellow and brown blended together - makes me think of littlies when the use a paint tray for the first time... lol

This brown is the one that is in my CIY Cosmetic Kits and is a lovely warm neutral light brown shade which is mainly used in foundations, bronzers and pigmented moisturisers.  I like it in an eyeliner with some metallic copper mica added to it. 

Iron Oxides are generally naturally occurring non-toxic inorganic mineral pigments sourced from iron and are considered safe for use in colouring products, including cosmetics and personal care products applied to the face, lips, and the area of the eye, provided they meet certain specifications.

,Iron Oxides are a colour additive exempt from FDA certification.