Pearl Powder

What Pearl Powder is & what it does

Pearl Powder is a finely milled powder made from natural or cultured pearls, composed largely of calcium carbonate along with trace proteins. In cosmetics it is used as an opacifying and bulking agent and can lend a soft, light- diffusing finish to creams, powders, and some sunscreens. It is prized mostly for its subtle luminous, pearlescent appearance on the skin.

What does Pearl Powder do in skincare?

Pearl Powder is finely milled powder made from pearls, used as an opacifying and bulking agent. It can give creams and powders a soft, light-diffusing finish and a subtle luminous appearance on the skin.

Is Pearl Powder safe?

Pearl Powder, made largely of calcium carbonate, is generally regarded as a well-tolerated cosmetic ingredient used at the surface of the skin. Sensitive individuals can patch test a new product, and we make no medical claims about it.

Is Pearl Powder vegan?

Pearl Powder is derived from natural or cultured pearls, which form inside mollusks, so it is an animal-sourced ingredient and is generally not considered vegan. Anyone following a strictly vegan routine would typically avoid it.

Sunscreens with Pearl Powder

We rate 21 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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