artdeco Fixing Powder
artdeco ArtDeco Fixing Powder lists 11 ingredients on its label, 11 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 siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains parabens
Formulation view Setting powder built on talc, kaolin, and magnesium carbonate for superior oil absorption. Iron oxides provide tint. Lanolin derivatives add conditioning, preserved with parabens. High mineral content ensures longevity; lanolin may sensitize highly reactive skin, suggesting patch testing before regular use.
Key ingredients
- ABRASIVE
- TalcKaolin
- ANTICAKING
- Zinc Stearate
- ABSORBENT
- Magnesium Carbonate
- ANTISTATIC
- Hydroxylated LanolinIsopropyl Lanolate
- FRAGRANCE
- Methylparaben
- PRESERVATIVE
- Propylparaben
Other ingredients
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 |
| Zinc Stearate | ANTICAKING, COLORANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 IV/150 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Kaolin | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Magnesium Carbonate | ABSORBENT, BINDING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING · 限制 IV/139 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxylated Lanolin | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Isopropyl Lanolate | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 3 | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ci 77491 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/135 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77492 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/136 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77499 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/137 | — | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Talc
- Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.
- Zinc Stearate
- Powder slip and dispersing agent for cosmetic powders; insoluble in water/oil.
- Kaolin
- Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119
- Magnesium Carbonate
- Magnesium carbonate absorbent/binder/bulk/colorant; note limitation IV/139 on usage.
- Hydroxylated Lanolin
- Lanolin derivative; humectant, emulsifier, film former; potential allergen for some
- Isopropyl Lanolate
- Isopropyl lanolate, lipophilic emollient; high allergenicity, animal-derived, caution for sensitive skin
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- 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.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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