marcks Teens Compact Powder
marcks Marcks Teens Compact Powder lists 25 ingredients on its label, 23 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
- Mica
- Zinc Oxide
- Titanium Dioxide
- Magnesium Carbonate
- Magnesium Stearate
- Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
- Octyl Palmitate
- Zinc Stearate
- Perfume
- Squalane
- Caprylyl Methicone
- Niacinamide
- Boron Nitride
- C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Methylparaben
- Water
- Propylene Glycol
- Propyl Paraben
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Poloxamer 338
- Silica
- Sodium Benzoate
- Sorbic Acid
- Potassium Sorbate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains parabensContains essential oils
Formulation view Core Talc and Mica powder system with ZnO/TiO2 for coverage. Film-formers enhance adhesion, supplemented by Niacinamide and Oat extract for soothing. Fragrance and silicone adjust texture. Suitable for young oily skin. Note: High powder load affects hydration; fragrance is a potential allergen for sensitive skin.
Key ingredients
- ABRASIVE
- Talc
- ANTICAKING
- MicaMagnesium Stearate
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Zinc Oxide
- UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)
- Titanium Dioxide
- ABSORBENT
- Magnesium Carbonate
- BINDING
- Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
- 皮肤调理剂，黏度调节剂，溶剂
- Octyl Palmitate
Other ingredients
Zinc StearatePerfumeSqualaneCaprylyl MethiconeNiacinamideBoron NitrideC30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerMethylparabenWaterPropylene GlycolPropyl ParabenChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractPoloxamer 338SilicaSodium BenzoateSorbic AcidPotassium Sorbate
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 |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Oxide | ANTIMICROBIAL, BULKING, COLORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 IV/144 VI/30 VI/30a | 0 · – | Yellow |
| 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 |
| Magnesium Carbonate | ABSORBENT, BINDING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING · 限制 IV/139 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Magnesium Stearate | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, MOISTURISING · 限制 IV/150 | 0 · – | Green |
| Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Octyl Palmitate | 皮肤调理剂，黏度调节剂，溶剂 | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Zinc Stearate | ANTICAKING, COLORANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 IV/150 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Perfume | 香精, 香氛 | 1 · – | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Methicone | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Boron Nitride | BULKING, SLIP MODIFIER | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Propyl Paraben | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Poloxamer 338 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sorbic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Talc
- Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Zinc Oxide
- Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Magnesium Carbonate
- Magnesium carbonate absorbent/binder/bulk/colorant; note limitation IV/139 on usage.
- Magnesium Stearate
- Anti-caking agent for solids; restricted in injections, control dosage in topicals.
- Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
- Water-soluble film former for matte feel; often used in emulsion form
- Octyl Palmitate
- Low-volatility ester for slip and sheen; moderate comedogenic risk, avoid high loads in acne-prone care.
- Zinc Stearate
- Powder slip and dispersing agent for cosmetic powders; insoluble in water/oil.
- Perfume
- Perfume/Fragrance blend. Opaque composition, a leading cause of contact dermatitis. Must list specific EU 26 allergens if present. Patch test required.
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Caprylyl Methicone
- Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Boron Nitride
- Flake-shaped inorganic filler for slip and bulk in powders; control particle size to minimize inhalation risk
- C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Silicone crosspolymer for thickening and stability; silicone-based, provides emollience, non-comedogenic, used in powders.
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Propyl Paraben
- Not decoded yet
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.
- Poloxamer 338
- Not decoded yet
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Sorbic Acid
- Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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