Physicians Formula bronze booster
Physicians Formula physicians formula bronze booster lists 21 ingredients on its label, 20 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.
- Mica
- Diisostearyl Malate
- Synthetic Wax
- Nylon-12
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Polybutene
- Lauroyl Lysine
- Dimethicone
- Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer
- Inositol
- Maltodextrin
- Mucuna Pruriens Seed Extract
- Kaolin
- Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
- Tin Oxide
- Iron Oxides
- Titanium Dioxide
- Yellow 5 Lake
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains siliconesContains alcohol
Formulation view Pearly tinting balm using mica and synthetic waxes for structure, with ester emollients. Minimal preservation. Factory note: The synergy of synthetic waxes and polybutene provides rigidity ideal for stick formats; mineral particles require fine milling to avoid irritation.
Key ingredients
- ANTICAKING
- Mica
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Diisostearyl MalateEthylhexyl Palmitate
- ABRASIVE
- Synthetic Wax
- BINDING
- Polybutene
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Lauroyl Lysine
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- 润肤剂，膜剂
- Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer
Other ingredients
Nylon-12InositolMaltodextrinMucuna Pruriens Seed ExtractKaolinOctyldodecyl Stearoyl StearateCaprylyl GlycolPhenethyl AlcoholSynthetic FluorphlogopiteTin OxideIron OxidesTitanium DioxideYellow 5 Lake
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diisostearyl Malate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Synthetic Wax | ABRASIVE, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Nylon-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ethylhexyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Polybutene | BINDING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauroyl Lysine | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer | 润肤剂，膜剂 | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Inositol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Maltodextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mucuna Pruriens Seed Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Kaolin | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenethyl Alcohol | FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Synthetic Fluorphlogopite | BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tin Oxide | ABRASIVE, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Iron Oxides | 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 |
| Yellow 5 Lake | 着色剂 | — | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Diisostearyl Malate
- Diisostearyl malate; lightweight emollient and emulsifier; non-greasy feel, biodegradable, used in premium systems.
- Synthetic Wax
- Waxy solidifier for hardness and gloss; complex mixture, not a single molecule.
- Nylon-12
- Not decoded yet
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.
- Polybutene
- Polybutene for film forming and thickening; high-viscosity inert polymer used in setting sprays or gels.
- Lauroyl Lysine
- Lauroyl lysine, amino-acid surfactant derivative, mild foaming; often blended to lower irritation.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer
- Silicone copolymer; emollient and film former, non-penetrating
- Inositol
- Humectant at 0.5–2%; gentle moisturizing, suitable for sensitive skin
- Maltodextrin
- High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.
- Mucuna Pruriens Seed Extract
- Mucuna pruriens seed extract, botanical for firming/soothing claims
- Kaolin
- Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119
- Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
- Ester emollient for silky feel and thickening; 1-5%, avoid acidic systems
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives
- Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
- Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.
- Tin Oxide
- Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.
- Iron Oxides
- Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Yellow 5 Lake
- Yellow 5 lake for color; stability affected by pH and metal ions
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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