Fenty Beauty Matte 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. Water
2. Dimethicone
3. Talc
4. PEG-10 Dimethicone
5. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
6. Polypropylene
7. Isododecane
8. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone
9. Nylon-12
10. HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
11. Phenoxyethanol
12. Sodium chloride
13. Hydrogen Dimethicone
14. Glycerin
15. Magnesium sulfate
16. Sodium Dehydroacetate
17. Disteardimonium Hectorite
18. Aluminum hydroxide
19. Methicone
20. Benzoic Acid
21. Dehydroacetic Acid
22. Propylene carbonate
23. Ethylhexylglycerin
24. Parfum
25. Silica
26. Biosaccharide Gum-4
27. Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
28. Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
29. Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract
30. Potassium Sorbate
31. CI 77891
32. Iron Oxides (CI 77491
33. CI 77492
34. CI 77499)

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTIFOAMING

DimethiconeTrimethylsiloxysilicate

ABRASIVE

Talc

HAIR CONDITIONING

PEG-10 Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Isododecane

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone

ANTICAKING

HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Other ingredients

PolypropyleneNylon-12PhenoxyethanolSodium chlorideHydrogen DimethiconeGlycerinMagnesium sulfateSodium DehydroacetateDisteardimonium HectoriteAluminum hydroxideMethiconeBenzoic AcidDehydroacetic AcidPropylene carbonateEthylhexylglycerinParfumSilicaBiosaccharide Gum-4Ananas Sativus Fruit ExtractCarica Papaya Fruit ExtractPaullinia Cupana Seed ExtractPotassium SorbateCI 77891Iron Oxides (CI 77491CI 77492CI 77499)

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Dimethicone

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

Talc

Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.

PEG-10 Dimethicone

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

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Silicate powder, oil-absorbing emollient; insoluble, high levels feel powdery.

Polypropylene

Not decoded yet

Isododecane

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

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone

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

Nylon-12

Not decoded yet

HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Hydrophobic wax for anti-caking; improves slip in powders and cushions

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sodium chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Hydrogen Dimethicone

Hydrogenated dimethicone for film-forming and slip; low volatility, rich feel for dry skin

Glycerin

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

Magnesium sulfate

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

Sodium Dehydroacetate

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

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Aluminum hydroxide

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

Methicone

Volatile silicone offering slip and antistatic properties; inert at high purity, check cyclic isomer limits

Benzoic Acid

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

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Propylene carbonate

Inert solvent and viscosity modifier; often used as penetration enhancer, mild at low levels

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Parfum

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

Silica

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

Biosaccharide Gum-4

Moisturizing film-former enhancing water retention; bio-fermented origin, low sensitization risk

Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract

Pineapple extract with protease and Vit C; mild AHA exfoliant; may irritate at high levels, use caution.

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for nourishment and antioxidant benefits; used as a low-concentration additive.

Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract

Not decoded yet

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

CI 77891

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

Iron Oxides (CI 77491

Not decoded yet

CI 77492

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

CI 77499)

Not decoded yet