Musq's Superior Ingredients (full list below)

Skin absorbs about 60% of what is applied directly into the bloodstream. We couldn't be stricter about the purity our ingredients; it's what's we leave out that makes it superior! No fillers, nothing synthetic and none of the known irritants found in other mineral brands. So no time consuming buffing is needed! Use our test at the right to see if your mineral brand stands up to its claims!

Uncompromised Quality!

All Musq products are professional quality - undiluted -  and contain natural broadspectrum sunscreen. Many have additional certified organic ingredients to promote optimum skin condition, minimising skin care needs and saving you money! If you've wondered why some mineral brands seem cheap, check their ingredients and you'll see talc and bismuth; cheap and irritating fillers! No wonder they need primers and concealers.

No secret ingredients

Musq does not simply claim to be 'mineral', 'natural' or organic', while still using synthetics in some of our products. Nor do we give a partial ingredient list, just the "key" ingredients. ALL of our 100% safe natural ingredients are displayed at each stockist and further down this page. Minerals contain some of the most beautiful colourants for the cosmetic industry, and why Musq makeup products are named after precious stones and metals.

A passion for makeup. A commitment to good health.

Musq has not ever used bismuth oxychloride found in most mineral brands - this cheap filler results in a greasy, big pored look and rashes. Classed as a heavy metal, it is a byproduct of lead! Being heavy it must be "buffed" or "polished" well into pores for adhesion. Bismuth oxychloride should not be applied to rosacea, acne or after salon treatments when skin is at its most vulnerable. We don't use carmine, a natural and intense colourant made from crushed carmine beetles. Highly irritating, carmine causes skin itching, burning, lip cracking and in extreme cases can result in anaphylactic shock.

Bismuth is usually found in the American brands that you frequently see in chemists, salons or t.v. info-commercials, and the larger Australian brands now offering a 'version' of mineral make up. 

Musq mineral cosmetics use no talc, petrochemicals, paraffin, mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, parabens, sodium laureth and lauryl sulphate, genetically modified ingredients, or synthetic colourings, fragrances and preservatives. You'll find one or many of these in other mineral makeup brands' ingredients! Perhaps stating what they leave out, but not stating that they are 100% natural and safe.

We use crushed and purified Australian minerals, triple milled to cosmetic grade but not nano sized. They reflect light giving skin incredible radiance and provide anti-aging benefits with antioxidants and maintain skin moisture. Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are also non-chemical sun blocks! In fact, Musq foundations offer the maximum zinc oxide sun protection available. Soothing Zinc is known to calm irritation and as a vitamin is needed for healthy skin. Mica is a translucent mineral, which when coated with other minerals in varying thicknesses, gives off different colours and a luminescence. Iron Oxides are natural salts oxidized in water that provide beautiful colours.

Ethical makeup that cares for the environment

Using only safe natural ingredients instead of synthetics has environmental benefits. Producing synthetic ingredients releases hazardous bi-products into the environment. Synthetic product washed off your skin damages our waterways - hurting the environment, wildlife and food chain. Musq uses recyclable materials and does not use additional outer packaging such as boxes. All products in the range are certified vegan. In July 2007 Musq received accreditation with Choose Cruelty Free Ltd as a Cruelty Free Company. Musq is also accredited with the campaign for Safe Cosmetics. We never inflate prices to cover the supposedly 'free' gifts with purchase. Australian owned Musq is both luxurious and ethical.

Please read our ingredient list before use.
Some people experience skin irritation from even the safest natural ingredients, in which case stop use immediately.

Eyeshadow Ingredients

Mica, Zinc Oxide, Iron Oxides. May contain ultramarine blue & chromium oxide green.
Mascara Ingredients: Water, Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil , Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Cetyl Alcohol, Emulsifying Wax NF, Glycerine, Gum Arabic, Stearic Acid, Mica, Iron Oxides, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract

Lipstick Ingredients

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil , Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil , Mica, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (orange) Peel Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide.

High Beam Lipgloss Ingredients

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Polymer*, Mica, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (orange) Peel Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide. (* the polymer is from vegetable)
Bronzer Ingredients: Mica, Sericite, Zinc Oxide, Iron Oxides.

Foundation:

Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Mica, Iron Oxides. May contain ultramarine blue.

Liquid Foundation Ingredients:

Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mica, Glycerine Vegetable BP, Emulsifying Wax BP, Magnesium Aluminim Silicate, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Xantham Gum, may contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Ultramarines (CI 77007)

Compact Foundation Ingredients:

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, mica, zinc oxide, Zea Mays cornstarch, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, kaolin, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, polyglyceryl oleate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), May contain titanium dioxide, iron oxides, ultramarines (CI 77007)

Catalyst Ingredients:

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Mica, Iron Oxides, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Magnesium Sterate.

Eyeliner / kohl Ingredients:

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil , Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Tocopherol, Mica, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide.

Precious Metals Pencils:

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Zea Mays Cornstarch, Tocopherol, Mica(CI77019), Zinc Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic acid, may contain (+/-) Tin Oxide (CI 77861), Titanium Dioxide (CI 777891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Chromium Dioxide Green (CI 77288), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289), Pigment Violet (77742

When Ingredients Matter Most...

If you are suffering an autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue syndrome or have a serious illness such as cancer, you will be far more conscious of what you apply to your skin, and thus absorb through the dermis. The last thing you will want is continued exposure to the toxic petrochemicals and other synthetics used in regular skincare and makeup. These compromise your health, not just your skin. It is easy to significantly reduce this exposure, and in the process you'll find more effective products that will ultimately save you money.

Products that stay on the skin such as creams and makeup have more impact than those that stay on briefly, like shampoo and cleanser. Products used in contact with the mucas membranes such as toothpaste are more quickly absorbed. And don't assume that just because someone's selling it, they know or care what's in it!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What makes Musq unique, and called the best mineral makeup?

A. Musq is totally natural AND safe AND high fashion!

Honest and innovative, copied but unrivalled! Musq is not simply a makeup with minerals added, a few healthy ingredients, but hidden synthetics and irritants cloaked in ambiguous descriptions to increase profits. We're very specific and open about all our ingredients, going beyond revealing just the key ingredients, and are shown to be accredited by Choose Cruelty Free on their website. With ties to the fashion industry for trends and listening closely to customer preferences, our colours, products and packaging are as fashionable and high performance as they are healthy. We don't push unnecessary products like primers or finishing powders to maximise sales when we instead formulate superior products that do no require such extras.

Using minerals for makeup is nothing new. Used since ancient times, and fashionable again in the last decade, Musq has drawn together all the elements necessary to make perfect and safe makeup.

Q. Why does Musq give so much information about ingredients on its website and instore?

A. Musq is passionate about promoting good health, not just looking glamourous! We educate, and are aligned with like-minded companies who are focused on health and sustainability. Even if you decide not to use Musq, you can make a more informed choice. Our store staff are not pushy and sales orientated, but are beauty therapists focused on results. They have been trained in skincare and makeup application unlike nurses or sales staff.

Q. What products are safe after salon treatments?

A. Peels and dermabrasion can be great to improve skin problems. They also leave the skin more vulnerable, especially to sun damage, and more readily able to absorb what is applied to it.

Regular cosmetics contain toxic and irritating synthetics, which will be more readily absorbed by the treated skin. Nasty! The skin is also then more likely to react to the ingredients, such as getting a rash or even blistering. Ouch!

Only totally natural products that are also safe, soothing, healing and protective should be applied. Although minerals are soothing, when mineral makeup has bismuth oxychloride, carmine, talc, parabens or other problem ingredients it is counter-productive! Musq is ideal after salon treatments, having the properties needed by vulnerable skin but without any of the nasties.

Q. It's Summer and I love the beach; is Musq foundation water resistant if I swim? Will it go orange?

A. Musq's foundations are highly water resistant and give full natural UVA / UVB sun protection! When drying off don't rub face but pat dry to keep the mineral foundation on. The colour will stay true. Remember to use sunscreen elsewhere. We recommend Avado 30+ which is all natural and Australian made.

Q. What about other chemicals? You can't escape them all!

A. Correct, and which is exactly why we should make the tiny and easy changes to minimise our exposure. Lots of small changes add up to a big result. You can buy all Australian totally safe and natural dish washing liquid to hair conditioner, at comparable or better prices than mainstream products. Shop around and you'll discover some great healthy choices that perform better! You can't eliminate all exposure, but you can reduce it considerably. Why buy an almost healthy makeup when you can buy Musq mineral makeup here?

Think of it like junk food. A diet top heavy in junk food causes weight gain and health issues. If we eat healthily most of the time, a junk meal has little impact.

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