A mineral form of silicon dioxide used as an abrasive.
What it is
Quartz is a mineral consisting chiefly of silicon dioxide in crystalline form. CosIng lists it as an abrasive.
Where it is used
Found in scrubs, exfoliating products, masks and some powders.
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.
Other forms of silicon dioxide, such as amorphous silica, have their own INCI names.
Functions
- Abrasive
- Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (36)
- Revolution Superdewy Tinted Moisturiser · Revolution
- Charlotte’s Magic Lip Oil Crystal Elixir – Hydrating Lip Oil · Charlotte Tilbury
- Eye Skincare Duo: Cream & Serum · Charlotte Tilbury
- Cooling Skincare Kit: Cryotherapy Facial Recovery Duo · Charlotte Tilbury
- Travel-sized Hydrating Magic Face Serum · Charlotte Tilbury
- Skoncentrowana odżywka do paznokci kruchych i łamliwych total action sensitive 8w1 · Eveline Cosmetics
- Odżywka after hybrid utwardzająca · Eveline Cosmetics
- Crème Lumière Correctrice Taches · Payot
- Baume Corps Lissant Jeunesse · Payot
- Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Extreme Cover Fondotinta · Pupa Milano
- Men's Seaside Cedar 2-in-1 Face & Body Wash 8.5 fl oz · Australian Gold