Researched by Helena DeMaria-Williams
Formula IngredientColorantTitanium Dioxide
INCI: CI 77891
CI 77891 is the colour index designation for titanium dioxide when used as a cosmetic colorant. It is an inorganic white pigment with excellent colour consistency, opacity, and dispersibility. It is one of the most widely used pigments in cosmetics, providing white colour and opacity to foundations, concealers, powders, and sun care products.
Category
Colorant
Irritation Risk
Low
Skin Types
all skin types, sensitive, acne-prone, pregnancy-safe sunscreen ingredient
What does this do in a formula?
white pigmentation, opacity, colour consistency, UV scattering (when used as sunscreen active)
Is Titanium Dioxide safe? Key considerations
Can Titanium Dioxide cause irritation?
Low RiskINCIDecoder irritancy rating of 0. Non-irritating. One of the best-tolerated cosmetic pigments. EU CosIng Annex IV/143 regulated as a cosmetic colorant. Note: EU has restricted titanium dioxide in spray products due to inhalation concerns (not relevant to non-spray topical use).
Does Titanium Dioxide increase sun sensitivity?
No RiskDoes not increase photosensitivity. When used at higher concentrations as a sunscreen active (listed as Titanium Dioxide), it provides broad-spectrum UV protection.
Is Titanium Dioxide safe during pregnancy?
SafeWidely considered safe for topical use during pregnancy. One of the recommended sunscreen actives for pregnant women due to its physical (non-chemical) UV filtering mechanism.
How does Titanium Dioxide work?
CI 77891 is the colour index designation for titanium dioxide when used as a cosmetic colorant. It is an inorganic white pigment with excellent colour consistency, opacity, and dispersibility. It is one of the most widely used pigments in cosmetics, providing white colour and opacity to foundations, concealers, powders, and sun care products.
Which products contain Titanium Dioxide?
Shop products that contain Titanium Dioxide
