LE ROUGE FRANÇAIS offers the only expertise of its kind in the world that offers you the first alternative to chemical, non‑renewable pigments: plant‑based colour.
Catenella – Rouge Opéra Edition
Vernis à ongles rouge longue tenue, brillant, végan
VEGETAL COLOUR: LITHOTHAMNION
A dive into the legend of Cap Corse, where the fabulous red coral provides an enchanting spectacle and a refuge for gleaming cowries.
- AHA (fruit acids): Stimulate cell renewal and strengthens nails.
- LITHOTHAMNION CALCAREUM EXTRACT (calcareous red alga): Remineralizing
- MANNITOL: Humectant and conditioning for the skin
- 12-FREE
Size: 0,35 fl. Oz
32€
This product is certified: Made in France . Organic . Vegan
The pigment
The plastids of Lithothamnion calcareum red algae contain a powerful pigment. It was in the Bronze Age that the Sea Peoples learnt to harness its dyeing power.
The pottery bowls and amphorae found at the site of the famous Uluburum shipwreck off the coast of Turkey show how it was used decoratively.
On the island of Okinawa, centenarians prize algae as an ingredient in food and medicine, as it provides a rich source of iodine and fibre.
The colour
A dive into the legend of Cap Corse, where the fabulous red coral provides an enchanting spectacle and a refuge for gleaming cowries.
A unique finish
This glossy nail polish provides a long-lasting, chip-resistant finish that also cares for your nails. A slender, rounded brush for precise, effortless application
Composition
BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ADIPICACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, ALCOHOL, STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, RED 36(CI 12085), RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850), DIACETONE ALCOHOL,LITHOTHAMNION CALCAREUM EXTRACT, MANNITOL, PHOSPHORIC ACID, DIATOMACEOUS EARTH, GLYCOLIC ACID,MALIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, DISTARCH PHOSPHATE,ISOSORBIDE DICAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, ZINC SULFATE, N-BUTYL ALCOHOL, ANTHOCYANINS, CITRIC ACID, AQUA (WATER),YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140), SORBIC ACID
100% recyclable materials
As a brand certified by the international ECOCERT label, all our materials must be 100% recyclable or biodegradable. Our cases and bottles are made from biosourced plant-based materials and glass. Lipstick cartridges are made of aluminum. Other accessories are made of polyethylene or metal. Packaging cases are made from FSC-certified wood sourced from eco-managed French forests.
Certifications
*excluding alizarine and Galatée précieuse range
81% biosourced. Red Algae.
Exceptional hold and finish.
vegan, no titanium dioxyde
The promise of
excellence
What is vegetal colour ?
Le Rouge Français stands out as a global pioneer in the use of plant pigments to color its makeup products. We draw from a rich library of hundreds of dye plants, selected for their unique coloring qualities and biological benefits. Such as madder, sorghum, indigo, Corsican chestnut, and Damask rose.
These plants are harvested in their endemic environment, in order to preserve the biodiversity and local economy of the regions where they are cultivated.
Why do other brands use petrochemical colour ?
99% of the industry extensively uses synthetic colours derived from petrochemistry – petroleum derivatives – or at best from minerals, which are non-renewable resources. They are very economical, easy to manufacture and reproduce. If we use plant pigments, it is to guarantee absolute harmlessness, to protect your skin and your health.
Why Titanium dioxyde can relate to an issue ?
Titanium dioxide, or TiO2, is still permitted as a cosmetic ingredient in its micro-particle form – with particle size larger than nano-particles. Titanium dioxide has been banned from the food industry since January 1st, 2020, due to a proven carcinogenic risk. Considering that a woman ingests an average of 4 kg of lipstick in her lifetime, we have chosen to remove it from all our formulas to guarantee you absolute safety.
Why is ECOCERT Organic certification so valuable ?
The ECOCERT certification is currently the most challenging international cosmetic certification, going well beyond the blacklists established directly by brands or distributors. It controls the perfect traceability of products and restricts the use of numerous ingredients harmful to your health or the environment.
It guarantees that the manufacturer’s formulas are natural or organic and that the eco-packaging is completely recyclable. The ECOCERT certification is renewed every year following an internal audit.
What are the benefits of your products?
All our products are formulated with oils, butters, waxes, and other ingredients from organic farming, containing natural actives. They help to hydrate and protect your skin daily. We also incorporate other natural active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, which restores volume and tone, as well as probiotics that maintain skin balance
Are the nail polishes natural and do they last?
Our nail polishes are rated 12-FREE, formulated with a bio-sourced base of over 81%, consisting notably of potato and cassava starch. The coloring of thepolishes i s completed with natural red algae pigments. The durability and pigmentation are excellent, on par with conventional products.
To best protect your nail polish, we recommend applying our varnish as a top coat and base coat, which provide hydration and nourishment. Used as a top coat, it will strengthen the hold of your nail polish, while making it easier to remove.
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