marcks Beauty Powder
marcks Marcks Beauty Powder lists 7 ingredients on its label, 6 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 parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Formulated with talc and corn starch for oil absorption, enhanced with zinc oxide for sun protection and soothing. Salicylic acid aids cleansing. Zinc stearate improves dispersion. Suitable for oily skin or daily control. Formulator note: High powder content may feel dry; salicylic acid offers mild exfoliation but requires caution for sensitive skin.
Key ingredients
- ABRASIVE
- TalcZea Mays Starch
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Zinc Oxide
- ANTICAKING
- Zinc Stearate
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- 矫味剂
- Fragrance
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 |
| Zea Mays Starch | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, SKIN PROTECTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Oxide | ANTIMICROBIAL, BULKING, COLORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 IV/144 VI/30 VI/30a | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Zinc Stearate | ANTICAKING, COLORANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 IV/150 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Ci 45430 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Talc
- Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.
- Zea Mays Starch
- Corn starch for oil absorption and suspension; powder, hygroscopic, needs moisture control
- Zinc Oxide
- Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.
- Zinc Stearate
- Powder slip and dispersing agent for cosmetic powders; insoluble in water/oil.
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Ci 45430
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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