Bismuth Oxychloride
What Bismuth Oxychloride is & what it does
A pearlescent pigment that adds a silvery shimmer and a silky, smooth feel. It gives a glowing, refined finish.
What does Bismuth Oxychloride do in skincare?
Bismuth Oxychloride is an inorganic compound used mainly as a pigment and pearlizing agent. In cosmetics it is commonly used to give products a smooth, pearly sheen and is widely found in color makeup such as powders. In a formula it functions primarily for finish and appearance rather than skin treatment.
Is Bismuth Oxychloride safe?
Bismuth Oxychloride is a widely used cosmetic pigment and is generally regarded as well tolerated, though some people report sensitivity or irritation from it in certain products. Patch testing may help if you have reactive skin. This is general information and not medical advice.
Is Bismuth Oxychloride natural or synthetic?
Bismuth Oxychloride used in cosmetics is typically produced synthetically to ensure purity, even though bismuth itself is a naturally occurring element. It is a mineral-type pigment. It contains no animal-derived material, so it is generally considered suitable for vegan formulations.
Sunscreens with Bismuth Oxychloride
We rate 68 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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sunscreen SPF 50 Saipo
91/100
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Srichand Sun Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa ++++ Whitening
89/100
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Yves Rocher The Illuminating Emulsion SPF 30
89/100
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Seventyone Percent Urban Feel Good SPF 30
89/100
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Diego dalla Palma Supreme Uniforming And Illuminating Cream SPF 50
87/100
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eeny meeny Protective Face Cream UVA UVB SPF 50
85/100
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Doctor Babor Refine Cellular Age Spot Protector SPF 30
85/100
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Sunplay Skin Aqua UV Tinted Based SPF 50+ Pa++++
82/100
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Lancôme Uv Expert Bb Complete Spf 50+ Pa++++
81/100
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CATRIN Natural 100 Mineral Sunkill Rx Spf 46 Pa+++
80/100