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Bismuth Oxychloride.

Also known as: CI 77163, bismuth white, pearl white, synthetic pearl

A synthetic inorganic pigment used in mineral makeup, eyeshadows, and face powders to create a pearlescent, luminous finish.

Regulations

Global status.

How bismuth oxychloride is regulated in cosmetics around the world.

Restricted in 3Allowed in 8

27% of countries with data ban or restrict this ingredient

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธUSA
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บEU
Restricted
Details

Permitted as colorant (CI 77163) in Annex IV with purity conditions.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUK
Restricted
Details

Permitted as colorant with conditions, mirroring EU.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ทS. Korea
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บAustralia
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทBrazil
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณIndia
Allowed
๐ŸŒASEAN
Restricted
Details

Permitted as colorant under positive list, aligned with EU Annex IV.

Why itโ€™s used

The reason brands include it.

Creates an attractive pearlescent, silky sheen in mineral makeup and powder products at low cost. Gives products a luxurious, luminous finish.

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brands use it

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product categories

Categories

Bismuth Oxychloride in product types.

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Alternatives

Common alternatives.

mica
iron oxides
titanium dioxide
zinc oxide
silica

What Numbrrrz uses

Numbrrrz does not use bismuth oxychloride. Every tube is organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions.

Questions

Quick answers.

What is Bismuth Oxychloride?
A synthetic inorganic pigment used in mineral makeup, eyeshadows, and face powders to create a pearlescent, luminous finish.
Why is Bismuth Oxychloride used in cosmetics?
Creates an attractive pearlescent, silky sheen in mineral makeup and powder products at low cost. Gives products a luxurious, luminous finish.
How is Bismuth Oxychloride regulated?
Approved as a cosmetic colorant. No restrictions on concentration or usage.
Does Numbrrrz contain Bismuth Oxychloride?
No. Numbrrrz is made from four base ingredients: organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions. That is a formulation choice, not a judgment about other products.
Four base ingredients

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Organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, in a 0.5 oz (14 g) USDA Organic tube.