Fillers & Extenders

Fillers and extenders are fine, white or translucent powders. Their key features include lightweight coverage, a soft-focus effect, and a silky, non-caking finish, used in foundations, pressed powders, and skincare formulations. 

In cosmetics, fillers and extenders can include materials such as talc, mica, silica, and starch derivatives. Their popularity has grown with the rise of mineral makeup and clean beauty trends. Soft regulatory considerations apply to certain fillers in terms of purity standards and trace element content.