Ilia daylight highlighting powder
Ilia ilia daylight highlighting powder lists 18 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.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains silicones
Formulation view Mineral highlighting powder; mica and synthetic fluorophlogopite provide glow, with TiO2 and iron oxides for color. Light esters and Vitamin E for care, plus Lonicera extract. Fine texture and natural shine, suitable for all skin types. Factory note: Mica platelet size and distribution determine the glow texture.
Key ingredients
- ANTICAKING
- MicaZinc Stearate
- ABRASIVE
- AluminaSilica
- BULKING
- Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Butyloctyl Salicylate
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Ethyl Macadamiate
Other ingredients
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower ExtractTin OxideLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTocopherolMalic AcidDimethiconeCi 77891Ci 77491Ci 77163
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alumina | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Synthetic Fluorphlogopite | BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Butyloctyl Salicylate | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 1 · – | Green |
| Zinc Stearate | ANTICAKING, COLORANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 IV/150 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethyl Macadamiate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tin Oxide | ABRASIVE, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Malic Acid | BUFFERING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77891 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/143 | 0 · – | Green |
| Ci 77491 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/135 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77163 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/123 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Alumina
- Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.
- Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
- Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.
- Butyloctyl Salicylate
- Oil-soluble exfoliating emollient; avoid for aspirin-sensitive users and high-concentration leave-on products
- 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
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Ethyl Macadamiate
- Ethyl ester of macadamia oleic acid; lightweight skin conditioning; low comedogenicity
- Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
- Honeysuckle extract for soothing and antioxidants; trace use, low allergenic risk
- Tin Oxide
- Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.
- Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
- Honeysuckle extract for soothing; requires antimicrobial protection.
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Malic Acid
- AHA for pH buffering; mild at low conc, risk at high, control pH & total acidity
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Ci 77891
- Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions
- Ci 77491
- Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.
- Ci 77163
- Titanium dioxide; physical UV filter and white pigment; not absorbed; potential for rare sensitivity, patch test.
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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