Red 30 Buono Agente colorante/Pigmento No known benefits Red 30 at a glance Pigment used to add colour to makeup, skin care and drugs Also known as D&C Red No. 30 Ruled safe in its current use Red 30 description Red 30 is a synthetic pigment used to add colour to makeup, as well as skin care and food products. It is water soluble. An alternate name for this coloring agent is D&C Red No. 30, with “D&C” indicating it’s approved for use in drugs and cosmetics. The United States Food and Drug Administration has ruled Red 30 safe in its current use. Related ingredients: Red 27 Lake Red 28 Red 33 Red 6 Lake Red 7 Lake D&C Colors