BORON NITRIDE

Ingredient type: MATTIFYING/ABSORBENT

✨ Role: Boron Nitride is an ingredient used in cosmetics for its mattifying and slippery properties. It helps absorb excess sebum, reducing skin shine, and gives formulations a soft, silky texture, improving product application.

Ingredient type: Mattifying

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, boron nitride is a mineral-based ingredient and is suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Good to know: Boron Nitride is non-comedogenic, meaning it does not clog pores and can therefore be used by people with acne-prone skin. It is also often preferred for its light-reflecting properties, which help to conceal imperfections.

Found in: Boron Nitride is frequently used in mattifying powders, foundations, blushes, and long-lasting makeup products.