Makeup Reviewed Jul 5, 2026

Claire's Talc Eye Shadow & Powder

Tween cosmetics the FDA confirmed contained asbestos in 2019.

Recall · 2019 · resolved

FDA-confirmed asbestos in talc cosmetics

March 2019: FDA testing confirmed tremolite asbestos and issued a safety alert for three Claire's talc products; Claire's pulled them and other talc cosmetics. Resolved.

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Our take

Why It’s on Our Radar

We don't recommend it. The FDA confirmed asbestos in these talc cosmetics marketed to children — the worst-case scenario the site exists to warn about.

What's inside

Ingredients & Safety

Talc-based color cosmetics in which FDA testing confirmed tremolite asbestos, a carcinogen with no safe level of exposure.

Worth a closer look — 3 ingredients we flag:

Talc — sometimes listed as Talcum Powder

A mineral powder with a history of asbestos contamination plus inhalation and ovarian-cancer concerns, so it is best avoided in baby products.

Magnesium Stearate — sometimes listed as Magnesium Octadecanoate

A common capsule flow agent that is FDA GRAS and benign at supplement doses — flagged only because the safety scares behind it do not hold up, so clean-label buyers often prefer to avoid it.

Fragrance — sometimes listed as Parfum

Undisclosed scent blend that is a common allergen and irritant; choose fragrance-free for sensitive or reactive skin.

Full Ingredient List

Safe Watch Caution
  • Talc also listed as Talcum Powder, Cosmetic Talc Caution
  • Mica
  • Titanium Dioxide also listed as Non-Nano Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891
  • Iron Oxides also listed as CI 77491, CI 77492
  • Magnesium Stearate also listed as Magnesium Octadecanoate, Vegetable Stearate Watch
  • Fragrance also listed as Parfum, Perfume Watch

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Who owns it

Ownership & Independence

The products are Claire's Stores, Inc. cosmetics.

Where to buy

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