neutrogena Flawless CC Cream

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. Water
2. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
4. Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
5. Dimethicone
6. Methyl Trimethicone
7. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
8. Pentylene Glycol
9. Butylene Glycol
10. Silica
11. Sodium Chloride
12. Disteardimonium Hectorite
13. Niacinamide
14. Glycerin
15. Lauryl PEG-10 Trissilylethyl Dimethicone
16. Phenoxyethanol
17. Sorbitan Isostearate
18. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
19. Caprylyl Glycol
20. Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate
21. Aluminum Hydroxide
22. Ethylhexylglycerin
23. Disodium EDTA
24. Titanium Dioxide
25. Iron Oxides
26. Mica

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains siliconesContains PEG

Formulation view Water-in-oil emulsion with caprylic/capric triglyceride and diesters for light feel. Silicone mixtures provide smooth texture. Niacinamide and glycerin hydrate; titanium dioxide and mica offer coverage. Sodium hyaluronate adds moisture. Robust preservative system. Lightweight, suitable for combination to oily skin as a flawless base; dry skin may need extra moisturizing.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl EthylhexanoateButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

HAIR CONDITIONING

Methyl Trimethicone

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Butylene GlycolSilicaSodium ChlorideDisteardimonium HectoriteNiacinamideGlycerinLauryl PEG-10 Trissilylethyl DimethiconePhenoxyethanolSorbitan IsostearateTriethoxycaprylylsilaneCaprylyl GlycolGlyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/EicosandioateAluminum HydroxideEthylhexylglycerinDisodium EDTATitanium DioxideIron OxidesMica

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Light diester emollient, light and non-greasy; often used as solvent; oxidizes easily, needs antioxidants.

Dimethicone

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

Methyl Trimethicone

Methyl trimethicone, light volatile silicone; non-comedogenic, good powder compatibility.

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Butylene Glycol

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

Silica

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

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Lauryl PEG-10 Trissilylethyl Dimethicone

Silicone-based nonionic emulsifier/solubilizer; PEG+silicone system, stability testing needed.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate

Not decoded yet

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

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