When buying makeup it is especially important to look at the composition of the products, because some of them can easily get into your body. With our makeup ingredient checker you can quickly and easily find out if a product is safe for you and the planet.
Lead and mercury. Most commonly found as impurities in pigments (dyes) used in eyeliners, mascaras, lipsticks and shadows. They have carcinogenic properties.
Poorly cleaned talcum powder. Such talc may be contaminated with asbestos, which exhibits carcinogenic properties. May be found in loose powders, shadows and blushes.
Phthalates and formaldehyde. These are allergens and carcinogens. Most commonly found in nail polishes.
Synthetic dyes. Some of them are allergens and can have a toxic effect on the body. For example, dyes CI 19140, CI 16255 and others. They are found in lipsticks, blushes, eye shadows.
Dangerous preservatives. Some preservatives are strong allergens and skin irritants. For example, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, BHT, parabens and some others. May be in the composition of various decorative cosmetics.