DHC dhc clarifying pore cover base

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
2. Dimethicone
3. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
5. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
6. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
7. Isotridecyl Isononanoate
8. Zinc Oxide
9. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
10. Phenoxyethanol
11. Silica Dimethyl Silylate
12. Magnesium Carbonate
13. Hydrogen Dimethicone
14. O-Cymen-5-Ol
15. Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
16. Silica
17. Tocopheryl Acetate
18. Butylene Glycol
19. Water/Aqua/Eau
20. Sodium Hyaluronate
21. Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract
22. Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
23. Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils

Formulation view Silicone-based pore minimizer using methyl methacrylate crosspolymer film, volatile silicones and oil-absorbing powders, with botanicals. Ideal for oily skin and pores. Factory insight observes that precise ratios of crosslinked silicones and dimethylsiloxy silicate significantly enhance foundation adhesion and oil-control duration.

Key ingredients

FILM FORMING

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

ANTIFOAMING

DimethiconeTrimethylsiloxysilicate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneIsotridecyl Isononanoate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Oxide

Other ingredients

PolymethylsilsesquioxanePhenoxyethanolSilica Dimethyl SilylateMagnesium CarbonateHydrogen DimethiconeO-Cymen-5-OlStearyl GlycyrrhetinateSilicaTocopheryl AcetateButylene GlycolWater/Aqua/EauSodium HyaluronateRosa Multiflora Fruit ExtractOlea Europaea Leaf ExtractCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract

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Ingredients explained

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

MMA crosspolymer for durable water-soluble film; high doses may create occlusion

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Silicate powder, oil-absorbing emollient; insoluble, high levels feel powdery.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Isotridecyl Isononanoate

Light, dry ester for emulsions; low comedogenicity, suitable for oily/sensitive skin formulas as a light oil alternative.

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Dimethicone modified silica for dry touch; anti-caking and oil absorption

Magnesium Carbonate

Magnesium carbonate absorbent/binder/bulk/colorant; note limitation IV/139 on usage.

Hydrogen Dimethicone

Hydrogenated dimethicone for film-forming and slip; low volatility, rich feel for dry skin

O-Cymen-5-Ol

Antioxidant and antimicrobial; low levels for preservation; irritating at high concentrations, restricted use.

Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate

Glycyrrhizin derivative offering core soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits, plus emollience for reactive skin

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract

Wild rose fruit extract rich in polyphenols; provides antioxidant and aromatic notes; check essential oil allergens

Olea Europaea Leaf Extract

Olive leaf extract with hydroxytyrosol; antioxidant and polyphenolic; mild fragrance and skin conditioning.

Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract

Artichoke leaf extract for skin conditioning; often in botanical blends.

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