Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

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. Isododecane
2. Silica
3. Dimethicone
4. Methyl Trimethicone
5. Diisostearyl Malate
6. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
7. Diphenyl Dimethicone
8. Mica
9. Cera Microcristallina/Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcrystalline
10. Silica Silylate
11. Disteardimonium Hectorite
12. C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone
13. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
14. Sorbitan Isostearate
15. Propylene Carbonate
16. Phenoxyethanol
17. Caprylyl Glycol
18. 1,2-Hexanediol
19. Propanediol
20. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
21. Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
22. Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
23. Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
24. Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract
25. Titanium Dioxide
26. Red 28 Lake
27. Yellow 6 Lake
28. Iron Oxides
29. Iron Oxides
30. Red 7 Lake

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Volatile solvent liquid blush; isododecane for dry feel, silica for matte. Silicones for texture; iron oxides for color. For oily skin; factory note: high volatility requires airtight packaging.

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

IsododecaneDiisostearyl Malate

ABRASIVE

Silica

ANTIFOAMING

DimethiconeTrimethylsiloxysilicateDiphenyl Dimethicone

HAIR CONDITIONING

Methyl Trimethicone

ANTICAKING

Mica

Other ingredients

Cera Microcristallina/Microcrystalline Wax/Cire MicrocrystallineSilica SilylateDisteardimonium HectoriteC30-45 Alkyl DimethiconeDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerSorbitan IsostearatePropylene CarbonatePhenoxyethanolCaprylyl Glycol1,2-HexanediolPropanediolHelianthus Annuus Seed OilIllicium Verum Fruit ExtractGardenia Florida Fruit ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractNymphaea Odorata Root ExtractTitanium DioxideRed 28 LakeYellow 6 LakeIron OxidesIron OxidesRed 7 Lake

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Ingredients explained

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Silica

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

Dimethicone

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

Methyl Trimethicone

Methyl trimethicone, light volatile silicone; non-comedogenic, good powder compatibility.

Diisostearyl Malate

Diisostearyl malate; lightweight emollient and emulsifier; non-greasy feel, biodegradable, used in premium systems.

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Silicate powder, oil-absorbing emollient; insoluble, high levels feel powdery.

Diphenyl Dimethicone

Silicone for emollience and antistatic; used in hair and skin care, check compatibility with other silicones

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Cera Microcristallina/Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcrystalline

Mineral-based occlusive/structuring wax; non-breathable, use caution in sensitive formulas.

Silica Silylate

Silylate silica for anticaking, defoaming, emulsion stabilization, film-forming; improves powder flow/texture

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.

C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone

High-volatility silicone for slip and gloss at 1–5%; non-comedogenic, good for oily skin, pair with volatile silicones

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Propylene Carbonate

Inert solvent and viscosity modifier; often used as penetration enhancer, mild at low levels

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Illicium Verum Fruit Extract

Star anise extract with anethole; fragrant and conditioning, allergen present, high levels risk sensitivity.

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract

Extract for color and conditioning; watch dark batches in clear systems

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Lotus flower extract for skin conditioning; no specific irritancy or comedogenic data, generally safe at standard use.

Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract

Sweet water-lily root extract, tonic/refreshing claims; plant extract, batch variability & allergen check.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Red 28 Lake

Red lake pigment; for coloring and masking. More stable than dyes, monitor batch variability.

Yellow 6 Lake

Water-insoluble form of Yellow 6 for coloring; usage restricted by regulations

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Red 7 Lake

Red color lake, poorly water-soluble, for powders or aqueous systems; regulatory compliance required

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