Benefit blush galifornia

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. Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
4. Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
5. Dicalcium Phosphate
6. Squalane
7. Glycerin
8. Parfum
9. Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
10. Caprylyl Glycol
11. Ethylhexylglycerin
12. Polysorbate 80
13. Limonene
14. 1,2-Hexanediol
15. Dimethicone
16. Chondrus Crispus Extract
17. Xanthan Gum
18. Pentaerythrityl Tetra- Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
19. Tin Oxide
20. Zinc Stearate
21. Silica
22. Lauroyl Lysine
23. Cetearyl Alcohol
24. Benzyl Salicylate
25. BHT
26. Linalool
27. Citral
28. Geraniol
29. Stearic Acid
30. Tocopherol
31. Aqua
32. Ci 15850 (Red 6
33. Red 7
34. Red 7 Lake)
35. Ci 15985 (Yellow 6
36. Yellow 6 Lake)
37. Ci 19140 (Yellow 5
38. Yellow 5 Lake)
39. Ci 42090
40. Ci 45410 (Red 27
41. Red 27 Lake
42. Red 28 Lake)
43. Ci 73360 (Red 30
44. Red 30 Lake)
45. Ci 77007
46. Ci 77163
47. Ci 77288
48. Ci 77289
49. Ci 77491
50. Ci 77492
51. Ci 77499
52. Ci 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide
53. Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide)
54. Ci 77742
55. Ci 77891

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains parabensContains PEGContains essential oilsContains silicones

Formulation view Powder base with waxes and silicones for slip and longevity, plus moisturizers to counter dryness. Preserved with hexanediol; chelators ensure stability. Best for dry to normal skin for a natural blush. Factory insight: Powder-to-wax ratio dictates pressing difficulty; rheology modifiers must balance fluffiness and hardness to prevent breakage.

Key ingredients

BULKING

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

ANTICAKING

MicaHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl EthylhexanoateSqualane

ABRASIVE

Dicalcium Phosphate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Parfum

Other ingredients

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl StearateCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinPolysorbate 80Limonene1,2-HexanediolDimethiconeChondrus Crispus ExtractXanthan GumPentaerythrityl Tetra- Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateTin OxideZinc StearateSilicaLauroyl LysineCetearyl AlcoholBenzyl SalicylateBHTLinaloolCitralGeraniolStearic AcidTocopherolAquaCi 15850 (Red 6Red 7Red 7 Lake)Ci 15985 (Yellow 6Yellow 6 Lake)Ci 19140 (Yellow 5Yellow 5 Lake)Ci 42090Ci 45410 (Red 27Red 27 LakeRed 28 Lake)Ci 73360 (Red 30Red 30 Lake)Ci 77007Ci 77163Ci 77288Ci 77289Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499Ci 77510 (Ferric FerrocyanideFerric Ammonium Ferrocyanide)Ci 77742Ci 77891

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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

Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Cetearyl ester for emollience/stabilizing; light texture, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Hydrophobic wax for anti-caking; improves slip in powders and cushions

Dicalcium Phosphate

Abrasive/bulking agent for teeth; particle size affects cleaning power

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Pentaerythrityl Tetra- Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Advanced antioxidant replacing BHT; stable, used in oil phases and sunscreens to prevent oxidation.

Tin Oxide

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

Zinc Stearate

Powder slip and dispersing agent for cosmetic powders; insoluble in water/oil.

Silica

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

Lauroyl Lysine

Lauroyl lysine, amino-acid surfactant derivative, mild foaming; often blended to lower irritation.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Tocopherol

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

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Ci 15850 (Red 6

Not decoded yet

Red 7

Synthetic colorant for coloring; may cause pigmentation, use caution in sensitive skin

Red 7 Lake)

Not decoded yet

Ci 15985 (Yellow 6

Not decoded yet

Yellow 6 Lake)

Not decoded yet

Ci 19140 (Yellow 5

Not decoded yet

Yellow 5 Lake)

Not decoded yet

Ci 42090

Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.

Ci 45410 (Red 27

Not decoded yet

Red 27 Lake

Water-soluble azo dye lake colorant; monitor heavy metals and sensitization potential.

Red 28 Lake)

Red water-soluble lake; Azorubine, aluminum salt, light-sensitive, poor long-term stability.

Ci 73360 (Red 30

Not decoded yet

Red 30 Lake)

Not decoded yet

Ci 77007

Mica-based colorant, restricted use; mineral origin, check heavy metal impurities compliance

Ci 77163

Titanium dioxide; physical UV filter and white pigment; not absorbed; potential for rare sensitivity, patch test.

Ci 77288

Iron Oxide Red colorant, EU restricted; ensure uniform dispersion, avoid metal ion cross-contamination.

Ci 77289

Synthetic color lake, green pigment; EU Restriction IV/130, not for ophthalmic products, may cause photosensitivity or staining

Ci 77491

Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.

Ci 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

Ci 77499

Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.

Ci 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide

Green inorganic pigment; Ferric Ferrocyanide, stable color, inert, for tinting, avoid dust inhalation.

Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide)

Ammonium ferric ferrocyanide; often listed as an alternative name for Iron Oxide Blue (CI 77491). Used as a colorant.

Ci 77742

Titanium dioxide pigment; physical UV filter with no known irritation or sensitization

Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

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