A mineral-like powder that gives slip and a soft finish.
What it is
Boron Nitride is an inorganic compound of boron and nitrogen, used in cosmetics as a fine, plate-shaped white powder. CosIng lists it for bulking and as a slip modifier.
Where it is used
Found in pressed and loose powders, foundations, eyeshadows, blushes and primers, where it improves glide and adds a soft sheen.
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.
Functions
- Bulking
- Non-reactive (chemically inert), solid ingredients that dilute other solids and/or increase the volume of cosmetic products.
- Slip modifier
- Enhancing the flow properties of other ingredients without reacting chemically with them.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (190)
- Revolution Beam Bright Highlighter · Revolution
- Revolution Forever Flawless Eyeshadow Palette Astro Nova Green · Revolution
- Revolution Mini Colour Reloaded Palette Purple Please · Revolution
- Fit Me® · Maybelline
- Express Brow Satin Duo · Maybelline
- Kredka do brwi Brow Shaper · Max Factor
- Glow Framer · Max Factor
- FONDOTINTA FACEFINITY COMPACT · Max Factor
- Glow Framer Bronzing and Illuminating Tint · Max Factor
- Masterpiece Nude Eyeshadow Palette · Max Factor
- Brow Shaper Eyebrow Pencil · Max Factor
- Longwear Eyebrow Definer · Lumene