Giorgio Armani luminous silk foundation

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. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Glycerin
4. Isododecane
5. Alcohol Denat
6. Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate
7. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone
8. Hexyl Laurate
9. Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate
10. Disteardimonium Hectorite
11. Phenoxyethanol
12. Acetylated glycol stearate
13. Magnesium sulfate
14. PEG-10 Dimethicone
15. Trihydroxystearin
16. Cellulose gum
17. Nylon-12
18. Limonene
19. Benzyl salicylate
20. Benzyl Alcohol
21. Linalool
22. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
23. Isobutane
24. Diphenyl dimethicone
25. Acrylonitrile/methyl Methacrylate/vinylidene Chloride Copolymer
26. Parfum
27. Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
28. Methylparaben
29. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
30. Aluminum hydroxide
31. Hexyl Cinnamal
32. CI 77891
33. CI 77491
34. CI 77492
35. CI 77499

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneIsododecaneHexyl Laurate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-4 isostearateCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone

Other ingredients

Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateDisteardimonium HectoritePhenoxyethanolAcetylated glycol stearateMagnesium sulfatePEG-10 DimethiconeTrihydroxystearinCellulose gumNylon-12LimoneneBenzyl salicylateBenzyl AlcoholLinaloolPentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateIsobutaneDiphenyl dimethiconeAcrylonitrile/methyl Methacrylate/vinylidene Chloride CopolymerParfumDisodium Stearoyl GlutamateMethylparabenButylphenyl MethylpropionalAluminum hydroxideHexyl CinnamalCI 77891CI 77491CI 77492CI 77499

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Glycerin

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

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate

Emulsifier at 1–5%; mild type, suitable for sensitive skin formulas

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone

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

Hexyl Laurate

Light ester emollient for silky feel; 1-5%, monitor oxidative stability

Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate

Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Acetylated glycol stearate

Oil emulsifier/stabilizer and emollient at 0.5–5%; provides silky feel and enhances emulsion stability.

Magnesium sulfate

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

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.

Trihydroxystearin

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

Cellulose gum

Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.

Nylon-12

Not decoded yet

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Benzyl salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.

Isobutane

Propellant for aerosol products, flammable; store and transport away from fire sources

Diphenyl dimethicone

Silicone for emollience and antistatic; used in hair and skin care, check compatibility with other silicones

Acrylonitrile/methyl Methacrylate/vinylidene Chloride Copolymer

Acrylate polymer for film/suspension; chlorinated components, stability check.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Amino acid-based mild cleanser with fine foam; water-soluble.

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Aluminum hydroxide

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

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

CI 77891

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

CI 77491

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

CI 77492

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

CI 77499

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