surebase Nudy Steady 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. Isododecane
3. Butyloctyl Salicylate
4. Glycerin
5. Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
6. Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
7. Squalane
8. Silica
9. Sodium Chloride
10. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
11. Hydrogenated Poly
12. Hydrogenated Polydecene
13. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
14. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
15. Sorbitan Isostearate
16. Disteardimonium Hectorite
17. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
18. Sorbitan Olivate
19. Caprylyl Glycol
20. Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate
21. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
22. Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
23. Polyisobutene
24. Tribehenin
25. Polyhydroxystearic Acid
26. Ethylhexylglycerin
27. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
28. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
29. Isopropyl Myristate
30. Isostearic Acid
31. Lecithin
32. Propylene Carbonate
33. 1,2-Hexanediol
34. Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
35. Butylene Glycol
36. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
37. Musa Sapientum Flower Extract
38. Titanium Dioxide
39. Iron Oxide Red
40. Iron Oxide Yellow
41. Iron Oxide Black

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains silicones

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

IsododecaneOrbignya Oleifera Seed OilSqualane

HAIR CONDITIONING

Butyloctyl Salicylate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate

ABRASIVE

Silica

Other ingredients

Sodium ChlorideTrimethylsiloxysilicateHydrogenated PolyHydrogenated PolydeceneHydrogenated PolyisobuteneDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerSorbitan IsostearateDisteardimonium HectoriteCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideSorbitan OlivateCaprylyl GlycolPolyglyceryl-3 OleateTriethoxycaprylylsilaneDiisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer DilinoleatePolyisobuteneTribeheninPolyhydroxystearic AcidEthylhexylglycerinPolymethylsilsesquioxaneEthylhexyl PalmitateIsopropyl MyristateIsostearic AcidLecithinPropylene Carbonate1,2-HexanediolPolyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleateButylene GlycolChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractMusa Sapientum Flower ExtractTitanium DioxideIron Oxide RedIron Oxide YellowIron Oxide Black

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Isododecane

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

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Oil-soluble exfoliating emollient; avoid for aspirin-sensitive users and high-concentration leave-on products

Glycerin

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

Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate

Composite emulsifier for stable O/W systems, provides mild cleansing.

Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil

Baobab seed oil; highly saturated fat oil. Emollient and nourishing, rich feel, prone to frosting.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Silica

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

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

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

Hydrogenated Poly

Hydrogenated poly C6-14 olefins, saturated oil; occlusive, low permeability

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

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

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.

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate

Gentle emulsifier, low irritancy; suitable for sensitive skin formulas, requires appropriate emulsification temperature.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate

Modified ester oil for silkiness/emollience; biocompatible, can act as a solvent.

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

Tribehenin

Waxy emollient providing slip; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidant system; good for dry skin.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Isopropyl Myristate

Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin

Isostearic Acid

Fatty acid derivative as emulsifier auxiliary and emollient; insoluble, requires homogenization, may feel slightly greasy

Lecithin

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

Propylene Carbonate

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

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

Mild emulsifier for O/W systems; 1-3%, avoid cationic surfactants

Butylene Glycol

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

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Musa Sapientum Flower Extract

Auxiliary soothing plant extract; low concentration use; phenol content, oxidation stability

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Iron Oxide Red

Inorganic red pigment; restricted from use as a propellant in aerosols by regulation.

Iron Oxide Yellow

Inorganic yellow pigment for product coloration; functions as a physical cover agent.

Iron Oxide Black

Black iron oxide; inorganic colorant for cosmetics; stable, non-irritating; common in lipsticks and eyeshadows.

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