The ingredient, explained
Anthocyanins
Anthocyanins is a substance obtained by the physical processing of edible fruits or vegetables. Enocyanin. Grape skin extract; Anthocyanins, grape
Ingredient guide
What it is and what it does
About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗
- Cosmetic colorant
- Adds colour to a product or the surface where it is applied.
Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗
Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.
A closer look
What the research shows
Anthocyanins are a broad pigment class, not a single molecule or defined composition. Candidates use blackcurrant anthocyanin blends, rose-petal extract, whole apple or pigmented-rice multi-ingredient preparations; these do not resolve the unspecified catalogue class.
Research review checked Oct 1, 2026
Read exact local candidate abstracts first; select identity-relevant papers; targeted primary PubMed/publisher searches. This is not an exhaustive systematic review.
Ingredient research is not proof that a product containing this ingredient works.
Follow the formula
Products containing this ingredient
From the wider catalogue. Linked by the ingredient list, without an efficacy ranking.
Names and identifiers
- INCI name on ingredient lists
- ANTHOCYANINS
- CAS registry number
- 11029-12-2
Sources for this ingredient record
- EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗ · ODbL 1.0 (Open Beauty Facts database) · Recorded Aug 8, 2026