A ground gemstone consisting chiefly of aluminium oxide, listed as an opacifying ingredient.
What it is
Sapphire powder is, according to CosIng, a ground native gem consisting chiefly of aluminium oxide; sapphire is a gem variety of the mineral corundum. CosIng lists it as an opacifying ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
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.
The INCI name does not show the particle size of the powder.
Functions
- Opacifying
- Reducing transparency or translucency of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.