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Bronze Powder (CI 77400)
AKA “Copper powder, cuprum, Bronze powder, Copper bronze, Copper, elemental”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Bronze powder (CI 77400)
AKA: Copper powder, Cuprum, Copper bronze, Copper, Elemental
Synthetic · Colorant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Colorant
Synthetic
Clean
A natural mineral that adds warm, shimmering bronze tones to makeup. Creates a luminous glow on skin.
Formula
Cu
Mol. Weight
63.55
CAS #
7440-50-8
Form
Powder
State
Solid
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Functions
Colorant
Gives the product its color. Purely aesthetic — makes the formula look good in the jar but does nothing for your skin.
Cosmetic Colorant
Brightening
Evens out dull skin tone for a more radiant, lit-from-within look
Boosts Collagen
Moisturizing
Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day
Adds subtle metallic shimmer
Provides light
Reflecting glow
Enhances skin luminosity
Traditional Use
Metallic mineral pigment used historically in ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece for decorative cosmetics and body art. Continued use in modern eyeshadows and bronzers.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
1%
0%1%
Reg. Limit
EU regulatory limit: 1%. Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex III (Restricted Substances), Entry 24
Regulatory Agencies
Green synthesis of silver and copper nanoparticles and their composites using Ocimum sanctum leaf extract displayed enhanced antibacterial, antioxidan
Ashokkumar M, Palanisamy K, Ganesh Kumar A, Muthusamy C, Senthil Kumar KJ
Artificial cells, nanomedicine, and biotechnology, 2024
Final Report: Safety Assessment of Copper Gluconate as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Bis(Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Copper Citrate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Copper Tripeptide-1
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Silver Copper Zeolite
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Copper Gluconate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Copper Tripeptide-1
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Bromine, elemental
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
Hypersensitivity reaction in an infant fed hydrolyzed lactalbumin contained in a semielemental formula.
Heyman MB, Stoker TW, Rudolph CD, Frick OL
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, 1990
The effect of copper tripeptide and tretinoin on growth factor production in a serum-free fibroblast model.
McCormack MC, Nowak KC, Koch RJ
Archives of facial plastic surgery, 2001
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR