INCI name

CI 77163

Bismuth oxychloride

Colorantreviewed

A pearlescent white pigment.

What it is

CI 77163 is bismuth oxychloride, a mineral pigment that gives a pearly, light-reflecting effect.

Where it is used

Powders, eyeshadows, foundations and nail polish.

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.

Colorants are regulated in the EU in Annex IV of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, with conditions of use; see the EU regulation section.

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.

EU regulation

EU · Annex IV, entry 123Bismuth chloride oxide
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223

Products with this ingredient (166)

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