UMBER is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.

UMBER

Safety grade: A

Umber is a natural brown earth pigment made from iron oxide and manganese oxide minerals found in soil. It's been used for thousands of years as a natural colorant and has gentle absorbent properties.

Umber acts as an absorbent in cosmetics to help absorb excess oil and moisture from the skin while also providing natural brown coloring for makeup products.

Graded using: COSING.

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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