A mineral used in pearlescent and shimmer pigments.
What it is
Tin oxide (SnO2) is an inorganic oxide. It is mainly used in thin layers on mica or synthetic mica to help form pearlescent and shimmering effect pigments.
Where it is used
Found in eyeshadows, highlighters, nail polish and shimmering body 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.
Functions
- Abrasive
- Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.
- Bulking
- Non-reactive (chemically inert), solid ingredients that dilute other solids and/or increase the volume of cosmetic products.
- Opacifying
- Reducing transparency or translucency of cosmetics.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (952)
- Hydrogel Augenpads · ISANA
- Coconut Bronze Glistening Glow Powder · The Body Shop
- Vitamin C Concealer · The Body Shop
- Peptalk Lipstick Bullet Refill · The Body Shop
- Aurora Shimmer Body Mist · The Body Shop
- Revolution Pro Ultimate Radiant Under Eye Concealer · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Hydra Bright Cream Blush · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Cream Face Wand Trio · Revolution
- Revolution Lip Shift Ink Peel Off Lipliner Stain · Revolution
- Revolution Glass Kiss Roller Ball Lip Oil · Revolution
- Relove Glow Up Liquid Highlighter · Revolution
- Revolution Juicy Peptide Lip Balm · Revolution