Morphe blush

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. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
2. Mica
3. PEG-12 Dimethicone
4. Magnesium Myristate
5. Silica
6. Magnesium Stearate
7. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
8. Sorbitan Isostearate
9. Squalane
10. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
11. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
12. Phenoxyethanol
13. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
14. Tocopheryl Acetate
15. Hydrolyzed Silk
16. Caprylyl Glycol
17. Ethylhexylglycerin
18. Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
19. Tocopherol
20. Aluminum Hydroxide
21. Tin Oxide
22. Titanium Dioxide
23. Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
24. Ci 77492
25. Ci 77499)
26. Red 28 Lake
27. Blue 1 Lake
28. Red 7 Lake
29. Red 6

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains animal-derived

Formulation view Powder blush based on synthetic fluorophlogopite and mica, with magnesium stearate and polysilsesquioxane for slip. Contains shea butter and squalane, plus antioxidants. Suitable for daily makeup. Factory note: Powder blending uniformity affects application; oil-to-powder ratio balances hydration vs. payoff, preventing flaking.

Key ingredients

BULKING

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

ANTICAKING

MicaMagnesium MyristateMagnesium Stearate

HAIR CONDITIONING

PEG-12 Dimethicone

ABRASIVE

Silica

OPACIFYING

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Sorbitan Isostearate

Other ingredients

SqualaneCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideButyrospermum Parkii ButterPhenoxyethanolPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateTocopheryl AcetateHydrolyzed SilkCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinMangifera Indica Seed ButterTocopherolAluminum HydroxideTin OxideTitanium DioxideIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)Red 28 LakeBlue 1 LakeRed 7 LakeRed 6

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Ingredients explained

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

PEG-12 Dimethicone

Water-soluble silicone; provides slip and gloss, easily emulsified, common in hair and skin care.

Magnesium Myristate

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

Silica

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

Magnesium Stearate

Anti-caking agent for solids; restricted in injections, control dosage in topicals.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Hydrolyzed Silk

Hydrolyzed silk; amino acid-rich humectant for skin and hair; potential protein allergens for sensitive skin

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Plant butter rich in fatty acids; provides lipid occlusion and emollience. Use with emulsifiers.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Tin Oxide

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

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

Red 28 Lake

Red lake pigment; for coloring and masking. More stable than dyes, monitor batch variability.

Blue 1 Lake

Water-insoluble blue pigment dispersed in aqueous phase; ensure compliant use, no direct skin benefit

Red 7 Lake

Red color lake, poorly water-soluble, for powders or aqueous systems; regulatory compliance required

Red 6

Synthetic dye for coloration; restricted or banned in some markets, check local regulations

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