sephora-collection SEPHORA COLLECTION Care Makeup Hydration

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. Aqua
2. Ci 77891
3. C13-15 Alkane
4. C15-19 Alkane
5. Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
6. Squalane
7. Glycerin
8. Silica
9. Distarch Phosphate
10. Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
11. Dicaprylyl Ether
12. Jojoba Esters
13. Glyceryl Behenate
14. Maltodextrin
15. Magnesium Sulfate
16. Sodium Chloride
17. Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera Seed Wax)
18. Ci 77492
19. Cetyl Alcohol
20. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
21. Trihydroxystearin
22. Propanediol
23. Hydroxyacetophenone
24. Sodium Dehydroacetate
25. Ci 77491
26. Xanthan Gum
27. Sodium Hydroxide
28. Ascorbyl Glucoside
29. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
30. Lactic Acid
31. Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera
32. Polyglycerin-3
33. Citric Acid
34. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
35. Lecithin
36. Tartaric Acid
37. Ci 77499
38. Gluconic Acid
39. Tocopherol
40. Ascorbyl Palmitate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

COLORANT · 限制 IV

Ci 77891

SOLVENT · 限制 II

C13-15 AlkaneC15-19 Alkane

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Squalane

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ABRASIVE

Silica

Other ingredients

Distarch PhosphatePolyglyceryl-6 OleateDicaprylyl EtherJojoba EstersGlyceryl BehenateMaltodextrinMagnesium SulfateSodium ChlorideHelianthus Annuus Seed Cera Seed Wax)Ci 77492Cetyl AlcoholPotassium Cetyl PhosphateTrihydroxystearinPropanediolHydroxyacetophenoneSodium DehydroacetateCi 77491Xanthan GumSodium HydroxideAscorbyl GlucosideCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractLactic AcidAcacia Decurrens Flower CeraPolyglycerin-3Citric AcidTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateLecithinTartaric AcidCi 77499Gluconic AcidTocopherolAscorbyl Palmitate

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

C13-15 Alkane

Mineral oil derivative as solvent and spreader; low irritation and allergen, ensure high purity free of carcinogens

C15-19 Alkane

Isoparaffinic oil; light texture, petroleum-derived, requires full hydrotreatment per regulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Mild emulsifier for low-foam systems; suitable for sensitive skin.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Glycerin

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

Silica

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

Distarch Phosphate

Crosslinked starch phosphate; absorbent/anticaking, may feel dry at high levels

Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate

Vegetable-derived gentle emulsifier for sensitive skin; no public comedogenic data.

Dicaprylyl Ether

Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.

Jojoba Esters

Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.

Glyceryl Behenate

Emulsifier and thickener with emollient properties; high melting point, low comedogenicity.

Maltodextrin

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

Magnesium Sulfate

Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera Seed Wax)

Plant-based seed wax for structure. Biodegradable and generally preferred over mineral waxes for acne-prone skin.

Ci 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Trihydroxystearin

Polyol thickener and humectant; water-soluble, improves viscosity and basic conditioning

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

Ci 77491

Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.

Xanthan Gum

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera

Acacia decurrens flower wax; emollient and film-forming; wax, pair with oils

Polyglycerin-3

Not decoded yet

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Tartaric Acid

Small-molecule organic acid used as buffer and antioxidant; highly irritating at high levels, caution for sensitive skin

Ci 77499

Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.

Gluconic Acid

Chelating agent for metal stability; mild AHA properties; monitor pH impact.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

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