Is Guanine vegetarian?

Guanine is a purine nucleobase that, in cosmetic applications, is derived from the scales of fish. It creates a pearlescent, shimmering effect in cosmetic formulations and is used as a colourant and optical brightener in products such as nail polishes, eyeshadows, and lipsticks.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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