Too Faced Cloud Crush Blurring Powder Blush
by Too Faced · makeup
Editor's Take
A talc-free blush that trades dry powder for a lipid-rich binder system, delivering blurred pigment without the chalkiness; modern formula, synthetic dye load.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 7.8 / 10
- Modern Tech: 6.5 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 6.8 / 10
- Sustainability: 8.6 / 10
The Verdict
This formula moves away from legacy talc-based powder mechanics toward a creamy emollient base that binds pigment without drying the skin. Kaolin and Zinc Sulfate manage oil, while Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate acts as a modern wetting agent for smooth, skin-like payoff. The trade-off: a full synthetic dye system (Blue 1 Lake, Red 28 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake) and undisclosed fragrance that lower clean alignment. Worth it if you prioritize blurring finish over mineral-only pigments.
Full INCI list
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Retinyl Palmitate, Phenylpropanol, Zinc Sulfate, Kaolin, Fragrance (Parfum), Coumarin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, [+/- Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140)]