Bobbi Brown bronzing powder
Bobbi Brown bobbi brown bronzing powder lists 27 ingredients on its label, 25 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Talc
- Zea Mays Starch
- Zinc Stearate
- Polyethylene
- Silica
- Tricaprylin
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Lanolin Oil
- Tocopherol
- Lanolin Alcohol
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Potassium Sorbate
- Chlorphenesin
- Bismuth Oxychloride
- Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
- Ci 77492
- Ci 77499)
- Ultramarines
- Chromium Oxide Greens
- Manganese Violet
- Titanium Dioxide
- Red 6
- Red 7 Lake
- Chromium Hydroxide Green
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains fragrance
Formulation view The formula uses talc and corn starch for an oil-absorbing matte base, enhanced with silicone for smooth application. Antioxidants like tocopherol and ascorbyl palmitate prevent oil oxidation. Preservation combines chlorphenesin and potassium sorbate for stability. From a manufacturing perspective, talc particle size critically affects texture; strict asbestos-free standards must be maintained to ensure safety and prevent inhalation risks.
Key ingredients
- ABRASIVE
- TalcZea Mays StarchPolyethyleneSilica
- ANTICAKING
- Zinc Stearate
- FRAGRANCE
- TricaprylinCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- BINDING
- Isopropyl Palmitate
Other ingredients
Lanolin OilTocopherolLanolin AlcoholAscorbyl PalmitateIsopropyl MyristateTetrasodium EDTAPotassium SorbateChlorphenesinBismuth OxychlorideIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)UltramarinesChromium Oxide GreensManganese VioletTitanium DioxideRed 6Red 7 LakeChromium Hydroxide Green
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talc | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 III/59 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Zea Mays Starch | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, SKIN PROTECTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Stearate | ANTICAKING, COLORANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 IV/150 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyethylene | ABRASIVE, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tricaprylin | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lanolin Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lanolin Alcohol | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Isopropyl Myristate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Bismuth Oxychloride | 着色剂 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Iron Oxides (Ci 77491 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci 77492 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/136 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77499) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ultramarines | HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/120 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chromium Oxide Greens | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Manganese Violet | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Red 6 | 着色剂 | — | Green |
| Red 7 Lake | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chromium Hydroxide Green | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Talc
- Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.
- Zea Mays Starch
- Corn starch for oil absorption and suspension; powder, hygroscopic, needs moisture control
- Zinc Stearate
- Powder slip and dispersing agent for cosmetic powders; insoluble in water/oil.
- Polyethylene
- Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Tricaprylin
- Ester oil used as solvent or fragrance carrier; lightweight feel, potential low sensitization
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity
- Lanolin Oil
- Lanolin oil; occlusive emollient with high comedogenicity (3–4), avoid for acne-prone skin, blend with other oils
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Lanolin Alcohol
- Wool wax alcohol, animal-derived emollient and emulsifier with rich, occlusive feel; strict purification removes sensitization, but animal origin must be labeled.
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- 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
- Ultramarines
- Inorganic colorant for blue/purple shades; contains trace selenates, requires compliance with heavy metal limits.
- Chromium Oxide Greens
- Green inorganic colorant for pigmentation; non-allergenic, used in color cosmetics
- 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
- Red 6
- Synthetic dye for coloration; restricted or banned in some markets, check local regulations
- Red 7 Lake
- Red color lake, poorly water-soluble, for powders or aqueous systems; regulatory compliance required
- Chromium Hydroxide Green
- Green colorant used for product aesthetics; purely a pigment.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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