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Rare Beauty

Always an Optimist Soft Radiance Setting Powder – Light

Last verified: April 7, 2026

  • Mica
  • Calcium Carbonate
  • Silica
  • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
  • Magnesium Myristate
  • Nylon-12
  • 1,2-Hexanediol
  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
  • Caprylyl Glycol
  • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
  • Ethylhexylglycerin
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Polymethylsilsesquioxane
  • Squalane
  • Tocopherol
  • Tocopheryl Acetate
  • Phenoxyethanol
  • May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499)
  • Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140)

Why This Product is Rated STOP

Always an Optimist Soft Radiance Setting Powder – Light by Rare Beauty has been evaluated by Million Marker and contains ingredients with known health concerns. This product is rated STOP, indicating higher concern.

We recommend avoiding STOP-rated products and seeking safer alternatives from our GO or SLOW categories.

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