Ingredient
Boron Nitride
BN Powder
Cosmetic Boron Nitride
What it is
Boron Nitride is an inorganic powder ingredient with a soft, silky texture used to give makeup and skincare formulas a smooth, soft-focus finish.
How it works
Its platelet-shaped particles scatter and diffuse light across the skin surface, visually blurring the look of pores and fine lines while imparting a silky slip.
What it does
Skin conditioning
Opacifying
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.