That’s right there might be insects in your powder.
True Naturalexplains that the ingredient carmine is often created by boiling the shells of female insects called Coccus Cacti.
Beyond that, theEnvironmental Working Groupnotes little risk in this alternative substance.

Talc is a powder known for reducing shine.
Polyethylene can help work as a fixative, or alternatively as an exfoliant in microbeads.
The extent of this risk is still being studied.

Be aware of knock-off products that may not contain quality ingredients.
Don’t get surprised by your face powder ingredients.