Makeup Reviewed Jul 5, 2026

Justice "Just Shine Shimmer Powder"

Tween shimmer powder found to contain asbestos and heavy metals in 2017.

Recall · 2017 · resolved

Asbestos + heavy metals in tween shimmer powder

July 2017: lab testing found tremolite asbestos plus barium, chromium, lead, and selenium in Justice's Just Shine Shimmer Powder; ~8 products recalled. Resolved.

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Our take

Why It’s on Our Radar

We don't recommend it. Independent testing found asbestos and heavy metals in a product marketed to children.

What's inside

Ingredients & Safety

Talc-based shimmer powder in which testing reported tremolite asbestos plus barium, chromium, lead, and selenium.

Worth a closer look — 2 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.

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
  • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
  • Fragrance also listed as Parfum, Perfume Watch

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Who owns it

Ownership & Independence

The Justice brand was owned by Ascena Retail Group at the time of recall and later acquired by Bluestar Alliance.

Where to buy

Key Products

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