Cuprous Oxide

Cuprous Oxide is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 4 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameCUPROUS OXIDE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number1317-39-1
EC number215-270-7
Prevalence4 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches1,000

Used in

Contours 25%Eyebrows 25%Lip Stains 25%Mascaras 25%

Frequently asked

What does Cuprous Oxide do in skincare?
Cuprous Oxide functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Cuprous Oxide?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially contours (25% of its uses).

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