Guerlain Météorites Illuminating Powder Pearls 02 Light
Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores
At a glance
Summary
This product contains a mix of synthetic and natural ingredients, with some concerning elements such as synthetic fragrance, which can be an irritant and is penalized. The presence of mica and titanium dioxide is common in cosmetics but does not contribute to a high safety score. The product is moderately processed, which affects its overall rating, despite the absence of highly harmful chemicals.
Key ingredients 23
MicaGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
Risks
Potential contamination with heavy metals and ethical sourcing issues.
Benefits
Provides a shimmering effect and is generally safe for topical use.
Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides)Good
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
Benefits
Provide pigmentation and color.
Distarch PhosphateNeutral
Distarch phosphate is a modified starch used as a thickener and stabilizer in cosmetics. It is considered safe for use in personal care products. There are no significant risks associated with its use.
Benefits
Acts as a thickener and stabilizer, enhancing product texture.
SilicaNeutral
Silica is used in cosmetics for its oil-absorbing properties and to improve texture. It is generally recognized as safe for use in cosmetics. Inhalation of fine silica particles can be a concern in loose powder forms.
Risks
Inhalation of fine particles can pose respiratory risks.
Benefits
Improves texture and absorbs excess oil.
Magnesium MyristateNeutral
Magnesium myristate is used as a binding agent in cosmetics. It is considered safe for use in personal care products. There are no significant health concerns associated with its use.
Benefits
Acts as a binding agent, improving product consistency.
Synthetic FluorphlogopiteNeutral
Synthetic fluorphlogopite is a synthetic mica used for its shimmering effect in cosmetics. It is considered safe and is often used as a more ethically sourced alternative to natural mica. There are no significant health concerns associated with its use.
Benefits
Provides a shimmering effect and is ethically sourced.
CelluloseNeutral
Cellulose is a natural polymer used as a thickener and stabilizer in cosmetics. It is considered safe for use in personal care products. There are no significant health concerns associated with its use.
Benefits
Acts as a thickener and stabilizer, enhancing product texture.
Magnesium Carbonate HydroxideNeutral
Magnesium carbonate hydroxide is used as an absorbent and opacifying agent in cosmetics. It is considered safe for use in personal care products. There are no significant health concerns associated with its use.
Benefits
Acts as an absorbent and opacifying agent.
Calcium Sodium BorosilicateNeutral
Calcium sodium borosilicate is used for its shimmering effect in cosmetics. It is considered safe for use in personal care products. There are no significant health concerns associated with its use.
Benefits
Provides a shimmering effect.
Hydroxypropyl StarchNeutral
Hydroxypropyl starch is a modified starch used as a thickener and stabilizer in cosmetics. It is considered safe for use in personal care products. There are no significant health concerns associated with its use.
Benefits
Acts as a thickener and stabilizer, enhancing product texture.
Caprylyl GlycolNeutral
Caprylyl glycol is used as a skin conditioning agent and preservative in cosmetics. It is considered safe for use in personal care products. There are no significant health concerns associated with its use.
Benefits
Acts as a skin conditioning agent and preservative.
EthylhexylglycerinNeutral
Ethylhexylglycerin is used as a skin conditioning agent and preservative in cosmetics. It is considered safe for use in personal care products. There are no significant health concerns associated with its use.
Benefits
Acts as a skin conditioning agent and preservative.
Sodium DehydroacetateNeutral
Sodium dehydroacetate is used as a preservative in cosmetics. It is considered safe for use in personal care products. There are no significant health concerns associated with its use.
Benefits
Acts as a preservative, extending product shelf life.
Calcium Aluminum BorosilicateNeutral
Calcium aluminum borosilicate is used for its shimmering effect in cosmetics. It is considered safe for use in personal care products. There are no significant health concerns associated with its use.
Benefits
Provides a shimmering effect.
Tin OxideNeutral
Tin oxide is used as an opacifying agent in cosmetics. It is considered safe for use in personal care products. There are no significant health concerns associated with its use.
Benefits
Acts as an opacifying agent.
TocopherolNeutral
Tocopherol, also known as Vitamin E, is used as an antioxidant in cosmetics. It is generally considered safe and beneficial for skin health. However, it can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Risks
Potential allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Benefits
Acts as an antioxidant, protecting skin from damage.
Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)Neutral
Titanium dioxide is used as a pigment and UV filter in cosmetics. It is generally considered safe for topical use. Concerns exist regarding inhalation of nanoparticles in powder form.
Risks
Inhalation of nanoparticles can pose respiratory risks.
Benefits
Acts as a pigment and UV filter.
Ci 77163 (Bismuth Oxychloride)Neutral
Bismuth oxychloride is used for its shimmering effect in cosmetics. It is generally considered safe for use in personal care products. However, it can cause skin irritation in some individuals.
Risks
Potential skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Benefits
Provides a shimmering effect.
Ci 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens)Neutral
Chromium oxide greens are used as pigments in cosmetics. They are generally considered safe for use in personal care products. There are no significant health concerns associated with their use.
Benefits
Provide pigmentation and color.
Ci 73360 (Red 30 Lake)Neutral
Red 30 Lake is a synthetic pigment used in cosmetics. It is generally considered safe for use in personal care products. There are no significant health concerns associated with its use.
Benefits
Provides pigmentation and color.
Ci 77007 (Ultramarines)Neutral
Ultramarines are used as pigments in cosmetics. They are generally considered safe for use in personal care products. There are no significant health concerns associated with their use.
Benefits
Provide pigmentation and color.
Sorbic AcidBad
Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.
Benefits
Acts as a preservative, extending product shelf life.
Parfum (Fragrance)Very Bad
Fragrance is used to impart scent to cosmetics but can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions. It is often a mixture of various chemicals, some of which may be harmful. The lack of transparency in fragrance ingredients poses a risk to sensitive individuals.
Risks
Potential skin irritation and allergic reactions.
Benefits
Provides a pleasant scent to the product.
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