Snapshot
- Overview
- Metallic copper powder used to add shimmer and warm color to makeup.
- Category
- Color
- Type
- Pigment
Copper Powder (Ci 77400)
Copper Powder (CI 77400) is finely milled metallic copper classified as an inorganic cosmetic pigment. It's selected for a warm metallic hue, shimmer, and decorative luster in color cosmetics and nail products, without skincare activity.
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Our take
Is Copper Powder (Ci 77400) a Good Ingredient?
It is an inert, highly stable inorganic pigment with very low irritation potential and excellent color durability in formulations. Its performance is decorative rather than skincare-active, but its safety and stability justify the rating.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Provides a gleaming, coppery finish that boosts radiance and visual impact. Supports dimension and sparkle for a bold, luminous look.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Copper Powder is commonly used in decorative cosmetics such as face makeup, body makeup, and nail products where metallic color effects are desired. Due to regulatory restrictions in the United States, it is not typically used in eye-area cosmetic products such as eyeshadows or eyeliners.
Before you use it
Safety
Typically well tolerated on intact skin with minimal irritation risk. In the U.S. copper powder (CI 77400) is approved only for externally applied cosmetics and is not permitted for use in the eye area. Avoid inhaling loose powders during application.
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