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Is Mother of Pearl Extract vegetarian?

Mother of Pearl Extract

Vegetarian Unconfirmed

Mother of Pearl Extract is derived from nacre, the iridescent inner shell layer produced by certain mollusks, composed mainly of calcium carbonate; it is an animal-derived material.

Also known as Nacre Extract
INCI name Mother of Pearl Extract
CosIng ID 56983
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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