e-l-f e.l.f. Supermask

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. Glycerine
3. Tridecyl Trimellitate
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Cyclopentasiloxane
8. 1,2- Hexanediol
9. Cetearyl Alcohol
10. PEG-8
11. Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
12. Centella Asiatica Extract
13. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
14. Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
15. Beta-Glucan
16. Ceramide 3
17. Ceramide 6 II
18. Phytosphingosine
19. Cholesterol
20. Ceramide 1
21. Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
22. Cetyl Alcohol
23. Disodium EDTA
24. Glyceryl Stearate
25. PEG-100 Stearate
26. Phenoxyethanol
27. Propylene Glycol
28. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
29. Tromethamine
30. Caprylyl Glycol
31. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
32. Maltodextrin
33. Isohexadecane
34. Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
35. Polysorbate 80
36. Benzoic Acid
37. Sodium Benzoate
38. Sorbitan Oleate
39. Dextrin
40. Xanthan Gum
41. Carbomer
42. Ethylhexylglycerin
43. Tetrasodium EDTA

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains parabens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

保湿剂

Glycerine1,2- Hexanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Tridecyl TrimellitateHydrogenated PolyisobuteneCyclopentasiloxane

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Cetearyl AlcoholPEG-8Theobroma Cacao Seed ButterCentella Asiatica ExtractLavandula Angustifolia OilSaccharomyces Lysate ExtractBeta-GlucanCeramide 3Ceramide 6 IIPhytosphingosineCholesterolCeramide 1Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerCetyl AlcoholDisodium EDTAGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearatePhenoxyethanolPropylene GlycolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerTromethamineCaprylyl GlycolSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerMaltodextrinIsohexadecaneSodium Lauroyl LactylatePolysorbate 80Benzoic AcidSodium BenzoateSorbitan OleateDextrinXanthan GumCarbomerEthylhexylglycerinTetrasodium EDTA

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Glycerine

Workhorse humectant at 3-10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives, low irritancy.

Tridecyl Trimellitate

Ester emollient for skin conditioning; lipophilic nature may increase comedogenicity for acne-prone skin.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Butylene Glycol

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

1,2- Hexanediol

Humectant and preservative booster with light feel; commonly used at 1-3%.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Heavy, occlusive plant butter; medium comedogenic rating, avoid on oily skin.

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Saccharomyces Lysate Extract

Yeast lysate humectant and conditioner; rich in amino acids and NMF, strong barrier repair

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Ceramide 3

Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended

Ceramide 6 II

Ceramide for barrier repair and lipid layer restoration; high stability, suitable for sensitive/compromised skin, low irritancy/comedogenicity.

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Ceramide 1

Not decoded yet

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for thickening and moisturizing; synthetic polymer with low sensitization risk.

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Disodium EDTA

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

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for film/thickening; water-soluble, compatible, monitor residual monomers.

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

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