A white inorganic pigment used as a colorant and opacifier, regulated in Annex IV.
What it is
Barium sulfate is the barium salt of sulfuric acid, a white, insoluble inorganic powder with the Colour Index number CI 77120. CosIng lists it as a colorant and opacifying agent. In the EU it is listed in Annex IV (colorants).
Where it is used
Found in face powders, foundations, eyeshadows and other makeup.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits and conditions. Colorants are named by CI number and may appear in any order.
Functions
- Colorant
- Exclusively or mainly intended to colour the cosmetic product, the body as a whole or certain parts thereof, by absorption or reflection of visible light; (precursors of oxidative hair colorants shall be deemed colorants). All authorised colorants are substances in the positive list of Annex IV to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
- Opacifying
- Reducing transparency or translucency of cosmetics.
EU regulation
EU · Annex IV, entry 122Barium sulfate
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
Products with this ingredient (86)
- Peptalk Lipstick Bullet Refill · The Body Shop
- I Heart Revolution Peach Mattifying Primer · Revolution
- Szminka Lipfinity 24H · Max Factor
- Lipfinity Rising Stars Liquid Lipstick · Max Factor
- Miracle Touch Creamy Blush · Max Factor
- Greek Yoghurt Wide Awake Eye Gel Roller · KORRES
- The Glow Face Primer – SPF 50 · IsaDora
- Strut With It · essie
- You Can-dy It · essie
- Mrs. Always Right · essie
- Too Hot To Tame · essie
- Sepia Retreat · essie