Bismuth Oxychloride

(in 10,145 products)

1. Bulking Agent - Non-nutritious or inactive substances added to increase stability of the mixture.

2. Colorant - Pigments or dyes that are added in order to change or enhance the color.

3. Pearlescents / Pearlizer - Provides luster and shimmering effects

Bismuth oxychloride is a lustrous white solid, which has been used in cosmetics since the days of ancient Egypt. Functions as a colorant and adds a white pigment to cosmetic products, it's frequently contained in makeup because it provides good slip, a silky feel, and an excellent dermal adhesion that enables makeup to stay on the skin for long periods of time. It's especially popular with mineral powder makeup because can give either a white shimmer or pearlescent matte finish to the face. This glow serves several aesthetic purposes because, by reflecting light away from the skin, it helps camouflage wrinkles and age spots. This ingredient also functions as a bulking agent for liquid formulations. It can be found in products such as blush, powder foundation, eyeshadow, bronzer, lipstick and nail polish. In cosmetic its name is C.I. 77163. [1]

1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/6328152

1. South Korea - Ministry of Food and Drug Safety - Prohibited/Restricted Chemicals

- Ref: 514

2. EU CosIng Annex IV, COLORANTS ALLOWED IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS [2017]

- Ref: IV/123

3. Association of Southeast Asian Nations Annex IV - Part 1, Allowed Colorants

- CI 77163