Kosas blush is life
Kosas kosas blush is life lists 30 ingredients on its label, 30 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
- Silica
- Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
- Lauroyl Lysine
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Octyldodecanol
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil/Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Pentylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder
- Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
- Glyceryl Undecylenate
- Aqua/Water
- Stearic Acid
- Candelilla Cera/Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
- Xanthan Gum
- Sodium Phytate
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Tocopherol
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Honokiol
- Paeonia Officinalis Flower Extract
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract/Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
- Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide
- Ci 77491/Iron Oxides
- Ci 77492/Iron Oxides
- Ci 77499/Iron Oxides
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains mineral oil
Formulation view Powder-based blush formulation using mica and silica for shimmer and oil control. Combined with squalane-like esters and botanical extracts for skin soothing. Suitable for all skin types. Factory note: Dry powders require emulsifiers and thickeners for uniform mixing; plant oil oxidation stability needs antioxidant reinforcement.
Key ingredients
- ANTICAKING
- Mica
- ABRASIVE
- Silica
- FILM FORMING
- Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Lauroyl Lysine
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glyceryl StearateOctyldodecanol
- 保湿剂
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil/Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene Glycol
Other ingredients
GlycerinGlyceryl CaprylatePotassium SorbateBambusa Arundinacea Stem PowderPassiflora Edulis Seed OilGlyceryl UndecylenateAqua/WaterStearic AcidCandelilla Cera/Euphorbia Cerifera WaxXanthan GumSodium PhytateCetearyl OlivateTocopherolSorbitan OlivateHonokiolPaeonia Officinalis Flower ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Helianthus Annuus Seed OilVitis Vinifera Seed Extract/Vitis Vinifera Seed ExtractCi 77891/Titanium DioxideCi 77491/Iron OxidesCi 77492/Iron OxidesCi 77499/Iron Oxides
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer | FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Lauroyl Lysine | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Octyldodecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil/Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | 保湿剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Caprylate | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder | ABRASIVE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glyceryl Undecylenate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aqua/Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Candelilla Cera/Euphorbia Cerifera Wax | 成膜剂,增稠剂,乳化稳定剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Phytate | CHELATING, ORAL CARE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Olivate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SLIP MODIFIER | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitan Olivate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Honokiol | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Paeonia Officinalis Flower Extract | TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | 皮肤调理剂，润肤剂 | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract/Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract | 抗氧化剂,皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide | 着色剂,紫外线过滤器 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77491/Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Ci 77492/Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77499/Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
- Film-forming conditioner for hair/skin protection; hydrophobic, pair with water phase
- Lauroyl Lysine
- Lauroyl lysine, amino-acid surfactant derivative, mild foaming; often blended to lower irritation.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Octyldodecanol
- Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil/Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Jojoba oil, humectant and skin conditioner. Stable, similar to sebum; low comedogenic risk.
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder
- Bamboo stem powder, physical exfoliant; grit size dictates irritation, prevent settling in creams
- Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
- Passionflower seed oil; emollient; prone to oxidation, needs protection.
- Glyceryl Undecylenate
- Light ester emollient with silk-like, spreadable feel; common carrier for UV filters, good silicone compatibility
- Aqua/Water
- Solvent, formulation base; requires preservation, pure water is microbially prone.
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Candelilla Cera/Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
- Candelilla wax; provides hardness and gloss, higher melting point than beeswax; typical use 1-5%
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Sodium Phytate
- Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Sorbitan Olivate
- O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.
- Honokiol
- Magnolol, a natural phenol; offers antioxidant and whitening effects; can be mildly irritating at high concentrations.
- Paeonia Officinalis Flower Extract
- Paeonia officinalis flower extract; paeonol for soothing and microcirculation; water extract, gentle <5%
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil (duplicated entry); basic skincare emollient rich in linoleic acid; moderate comedogenic risk.
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract/Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
- Grape seed extract; rich in OPC antioxidants for whitening and UV protection; aqueous, refrigerate
- Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide
- Inorganic physical sunscreen and white colorant; large particles and inert; may look chalky at high levels.
- Ci 77491/Iron Oxides
- Iron oxide yellow, inorganic pigment for coloration; high coverage, inert and safe for sensitive skin
- Ci 77492/Iron Oxides
- Red pigment for coloration; stable, water-insoluble, no known sensitization risk, common in makeup.
- Ci 77499/Iron Oxides
- Iron oxide black, inorganic pigment for color or coverage; inert and safe, requires fine grinding for texture
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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