the-ordinary The Ordinary High-Spreadability Fluid Primer
the-ordinary The Ordinary High-Spreadability Fluid Primer lists 7 ingredients on its label, 6 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEG
Formulation view Fully volatile silicone base featuring cyclopentasiloxane and caprylyl methicone for a dry, silky texture without grease. Crosslinked siloxanes improve spreadability, with minimal tocopherol for stability. Ideal for oil-free primers or oily skin. Factory note: Water-free anhydrous system eliminates preservative needs, but silicone residue must be managed.
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Caprylyl MethiconeDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- 皮肤调理剂
- PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tocopherol
Other ingredients
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexamethyldisiloxane | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cyclopentasiloxane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Methicone | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer | 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Hexamethyldisiloxane
- Not decoded yet
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.
- Caprylyl Methicone
- Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.
- PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
- Silicone polymer for silkiness and film formation; non-comedogenic, common in lotions and sunscreens.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- 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.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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