Carmine is an aluminum and calcium salt of carminic acid. It is one of the most ancient natural dyes, derived from the shells of the female insect Coccus Cacti. It is commonly used to achieve bright reds and pinks in lipsticks. Coal tar based colorants, the synthetic alternatives to Carmine, can irritate lips, dry lips out and thus are very problematic.

Below is the COMPLETE LIST of Lavera products that contain Carmine:

Lipgloss No. 6
Lipstick No. 14
Lipstick No. 15
Lipstick No. 16
Lipstick No. 17
Lipstick No. 18
Lipstick No. 19
Lipstick No. 20
Lipstick No. 22
Lipstick No. 23
Lipstick No. 24
Lipstick No. 25
Lipstick No. 26
Lipstick No. 27
Eyeliner No. 3 Blue
Lipbalm Soft Pearl
Lipbalm Soft Rose
Lipbalm Strawberry
Lipbalm Raspbery
Lipbalm Black Currant