mars-cosmetics MARS Cosmetics Mars Firefly Makeup Kit With 12 Eyeshadows
mars-cosmetics MARS Cosmetics Mars Firefly Makeup Kit With 12 Eyeshadows lists 26 ingredients on its label, 18 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
- Magnesium Stearate
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Polyethylene Wax
- Dimethicone
- Polybutene
- Propylparaben
- Methylparaben
- Red Iron Oxide
- Brown Iron Oxide
- Yellow Iron Oxide
- Iron Blue
- Chromium Oxide Green
- Red 40 Al Lake
- Manganese Violet
- Ultramarine Blue
- Black Iron Oxide
- Yellow 5 Al Lake
- Black 2
- Carmine
- Red 6 Ba Lake
- Titanium Dioxide
- Glyceryl Stearate
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Dimethicone
Highlights
Contains mineral oilContains siliconesContains fragranceContains parabensContains animal-derivedContains PEG
Formulation view 12-color eyeshadow powder base using talc and magnesium stearate. Lipid phase includes mineral oil, esters, and dimethicone for slip. Pigments range from iron oxides to synthetics, held by polybutene. Formulator observation: Complex pigment dispersion requires precise milling; the combination of mineral oil and esters offers smoothness but carries moderate comedogenic risk for oily skin.
Key ingredients
- ABRASIVE
- Talc
- ANTICAKING
- Magnesium Stearate
- ANTISTATIC
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- BINDING
- Polybutene
- PRESERVATIVE
- Propylparaben
- FRAGRANCE
- Methylparaben
Other ingredients
Polyethylene WaxRed Iron OxideBrown Iron OxideYellow Iron OxideIron BlueChromium Oxide GreenRed 40 Al LakeManganese VioletUltramarine BlueBlack Iron OxideYellow 5 Al LakeBlack 2CarmineRed 6 Ba LakeTitanium DioxideGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearateDimethicone
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 |
| Magnesium Stearate | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, MOISTURISING · 限制 IV/150 | 0 · – | Green |
| Paraffinum Liquidum | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Polyethylene Wax | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polybutene | BINDING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Red Iron Oxide | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Brown Iron Oxide | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Yellow Iron Oxide | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Iron Blue | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Chromium Oxide Green | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Red 40 Al Lake | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Manganese Violet | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ultramarine Blue | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Black Iron Oxide | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Yellow 5 Al Lake | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Black 2 | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carmine | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Red 6 Ba Lake | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 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 |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 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.
- Magnesium Stearate
- Anti-caking agent for solids; restricted in injections, control dosage in topicals.
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- Mineral oil occlusive; high moisture retention but heavy feel, moderate comedogenicity, caution for acne-prone skin.
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.
- Polyethylene Wax
- Not decoded yet
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Polybutene
- Polybutene for film forming and thickening; high-viscosity inert polymer used in setting sprays or gels.
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Red Iron Oxide
- Iron oxide red, mineral pigment for color; inert, no significant irritation or sensitization.
- Brown Iron Oxide
- Not decoded yet
- Yellow Iron Oxide
- Inorganic yellow pigment for color and coverage; physically stable, generally non-irritating and non-comedogenic in cosmetics.
- Iron Blue
- Not decoded yet
- Chromium Oxide Green
- Not decoded yet
- Red 40 Al Lake
- Not decoded yet
- Manganese Violet
- Purple inorganic pigment for color; water-insoluble, used in powders/creams
- Ultramarine Blue
- Not decoded yet
- Black Iron Oxide
- Black iron oxide colorant, non-irritating; powder settling/dispersibility needed, low concentration use
- Yellow 5 Al Lake
- Not decoded yet
- Black 2
- Iron Oxide Black (CI 77499) colorant; inert mineral, low irritancy, prevent inhalation risks from fine particles.
- Carmine
- Natural red colorant (cochineal); may trigger reactions in those with insect protein allergy
- Red 6 Ba Lake
- Not decoded yet
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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