illamasqua Powder Blusher
illamasqua Illamasqua Powder Blusher lists 29 ingredients on its label, 24 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
- Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice Starch
- Mica
- Aqua
- Magnesium Myristate
- Propylene Glycol
- Octyldodecanol
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Phenoxyethanol
- PEG-150
- Silica
- Ricinus Communis Oil Seed Oil)
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Quaternium-26
- Methylparaben
- Glyceryl Ricinoleate
- Ethylparaben
- Cera Carnauba Wax)
- Candelilla Cera Wax)
- Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
- Stearic Acid
- Propylparaben
- Cera Microcristallina
- Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cera Alba
- Parfum
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains parabensContains sulfatesContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- ABRASIVE
- Talc
- ANTICAKING
- MicaMagnesium Myristate
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- OctyldodecanolGlyceryl Stearate
- BINDING
- Isopropyl Myristate
Other ingredients
Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice StarchPhenoxyethanolPEG-150SilicaRicinus Communis Oil Seed Oil)Cetearyl AlcoholQuaternium-26MethylparabenGlyceryl RicinoleateEthylparabenCera Carnauba Wax)Candelilla Cera Wax)Sodium Cetearyl SulfateStearic AcidPropylparabenCera MicrocristallinaTetrahydroxypropyl EthylenediamineParaffinum LiquidumCetyl AlcoholCera AlbaParfum
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 |
| Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice Starch | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Magnesium Myristate | ANTICAKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Octyldodecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Myristate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| PEG-150 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ricinus Communis Oil Seed Oil) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Quaternium-26 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glyceryl Ricinoleate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ethylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cera Carnauba Wax) | 粘度控制剂, 皮肤调理剂, 柔润剂 | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Candelilla Cera Wax) | 粘度控制剂, 成膜剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · – | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cera Microcristallina | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Paraffinum Liquidum | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Cera Alba | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FILM FORMING, PERFUMING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Talc
- Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.
- Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice Starch
- Not decoded yet
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Magnesium Myristate
- Magnesium myristate; powder lubricant and opacifier. For powders, boosts slip and smoothness.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Octyldodecanol
- Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- PEG-150
- Not decoded yet
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Ricinus Communis Oil Seed Oil)
- Not decoded yet
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Quaternium-26
- Not decoded yet
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Glyceryl Ricinoleate
- Not decoded yet
- Ethylparaben
- Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions
- Cera Carnauba Wax)
- Carnauba wax for high-melt thickening; occlusive, caution for oily skin
- Candelilla Cera Wax)
- Natural wax for thickening and film formation; provides hardness and shine; use at 1-3%.
- Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
- Anionic surfactant with strong foaming and cleansing power; milder than SLS but can still irritate dry skin.
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- Cera Microcristallina
- Mineral-derived microcrystalline wax, potent occlusive moisturizer; 1-3% significantly extends hydration, heavy texture.
- Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine
- Chelating agent to bind metal ions; 0.1–0.5%, water-soluble, synergizes with EDTA, prevents oxidation
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- Mineral oil occlusive; high moisture retention but heavy feel, moderate comedogenicity, caution for acne-prone skin.
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Cera Alba
- Animal-derived wax; emulsifier and occlusive; adds texture and emollience
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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