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Claire's Talc Eye Shadow & Powder

Tween cosmetics the FDA confirmed contained asbestos in 2019.

Reviewed Jul 5, 2026 by Trusted Labels Editorial Team

Recalls, lawsuits & findings 1 on file
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. Source →

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
Caution 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.
Watch 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.
Watch Fragrance (sometimes listed as Parfum) Undisclosed scent blend that is a common allergen and irritant; choose fragrance-free for sensitive or reactive skin.

Ingredient list reviewed

  • 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

Formula scope: the disclosed ingredient list captured for this review. Formulas can differ by product, scent, country, and date; compare the current package with this list before deciding.

Want a cleaner option? Axiology in Makeup & Cosmetics currently meets our top criteria. Review its formula scope and cited records before deciding.

Who owns it

Ownership & Independence

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

Ownership record Acquired
Founded
1961
Headquarters
Hoffman Estates, IL
Control
Owned by Claire's Stores, Inc.

Products covered

Key Products

We don't link to buy products we flag. Read why above, or see Axiology, which meets our top criteria.

  • Eye Shadows
  • Compact Powder
  • Contour Palette

Evidence

Sources & Reports

External references used in this review. Links open in new tabs.
news FDA: advises consumers to stop using certain cosmetics (asbestos) www.fda.gov news NPR: FDA found asbestos in children's makeup at Claire's www.npr.org

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