Colorescience champagne kiss illuminator

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Mica
2. Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate Benzoate
3. Nylon-12
4. Zinc Stearate
5. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
6. Silica
7. Daucus Carota Seed Oil
8. Magnesium Myristate
9. Pearl Powder
10. Tocopheryl Acetate
11. Glycerin
12. Lauroyl Lysine
13. Lycopodium Clavatum Extract
14. Caprylyl Glycol
15. Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
16. Phenethyl Alcohol
17. Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
18. Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil
19. Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
20. Dimethicone
21. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
22. Phenoxyethanol
23. Sodium Dehydroacetate
24. Potassium Sorbate
25. Tin Oxide
26. Benzyl Benzoate
27. Farnesol
28. Linalool
29. Bismuth Oxychloride
30. Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
31. Ci 77492
32. Ci 77499)
33. Manganese Violet
34. Titanium Dioxide
35. Zinc Oxide

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains silicones

Formulation view High-shimmer makeup base using mica and pearl powder for radiance, with silica for oil control. Contains carrot seed oil and essential oils. Lauroyl lysine aids texture. Preserved with phenoxyethanol. Factory note: Viscosity control in high-pigment systems is difficult; essential oil levels must stay within regulatory limits.

Key ingredients

ANTICAKING

MicaZinc StearateMagnesium Myristate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate BenzoateEthylhexyl Palmitate

ABRASIVE

Silica

皮肤调理剂

Daucus Carota Seed Oil

NOT REPORTED

Pearl Powder

Other ingredients

Nylon-12Tocopheryl AcetateGlycerinLauroyl LysineLycopodium Clavatum ExtractCaprylyl GlycolImperata Cylindrica Root ExtractPhenethyl AlcoholCananga Odorata Flower OilFusanus Spicatus Wood OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilDimethiconeTriethoxycaprylylsilanePhenoxyethanolSodium DehydroacetatePotassium SorbateTin OxideBenzyl BenzoateFarnesolLinaloolBismuth OxychlorideIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)Manganese VioletTitanium DioxideZinc Oxide

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Ingredients explained

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate Benzoate

Non-volatile oil conditioner with light feel and low comedogenicity; used as emollient in lotions.

Nylon-12

Not decoded yet

Zinc Stearate

Powder slip and dispersing agent for cosmetic powders; insoluble in water/oil.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Daucus Carota Seed Oil

Daucus carota seed oil, rich in carotenoids; prone to oxidation, add antioxidants, affects color.

Magnesium Myristate

Magnesium myristate; powder lubricant and opacifier. For powders, boosts slip and smoothness.

Pearl Powder

Ground pearl powder used for pigmentation or opacification; ensure fineness and purity.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Lauroyl Lysine

Lauroyl lysine, amino-acid surfactant derivative, mild foaming; often blended to lower irritation.

Lycopodium Clavatum Extract

Lycopodium clavatum extract, botanical with flavonoids; low irritation risk at typical levels.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract

Imperata root extract; traditional TCM ingredient for skin conditioning. No public data on irritancy or comedogenicity.

Phenethyl Alcohol

Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives

Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

Ylang-ylang essential oil, natural fragrance; contains multiple allergens, restrict usage per EU regulations, avoid for sensitive skin

Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil

Sandalwood oil used as fragrance base; essential oil category, potential allergen, strict labeling compliance required.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Tin Oxide

Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.

Benzyl Benzoate

Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.

Farnesol

Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Bismuth Oxychloride

White pigment at 5–20%; for makeup coverage, may cause sensitivity in some

Iron Oxides (Ci 77491

Not decoded yet

Ci 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

Ci 77499)

Not decoded yet

Manganese Violet

Purple inorganic pigment for color; water-insoluble, used in powders/creams

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.

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