about-face Shadowstick
about-face about-face Shadowstick lists 20 ingredients on its label, 19 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- [Isododecane
- Synthetic Wax
- Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
- Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Silica
- Polybutene
- Hydrogenated Polydicyclopentadiene
- Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Mica
- Oryza Sativa Cera
- Synthetic Beeswax
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- Tin Oxide
- Titanium Dioxide
- Iron Oxides
- Iron Oxides
- Iron Oxides ]
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains siliconesContains animal-derived
Key ingredients
- ABRASIVE
- Synthetic WaxEthylene/Propylene CopolymerSilica
- BULKING
- Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
- OPACIFYING
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- BINDING
- PolybuteneHydrogenated Polydicyclopentadiene
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Other ingredients
[IsododecaneCoco-Caprylate/CaprateMicaOryza Sativa CeraSynthetic BeeswaxHydrogenated Castor OilPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateTin OxideTitanium DioxideIron OxidesIron OxidesIron Oxides ]
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Isododecane | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Synthetic Wax | ABRASIVE, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Synthetic Fluorphlogopite | BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer | ABRASIVE, BULKING, FILM FORMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Polymethylsilsesquioxane | OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polybutene | BINDING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Polydicyclopentadiene | BINDING, DEPILATORY | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Caprylate/Caprate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oryza Sativa Cera | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SMOOTHING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Synthetic Beeswax | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tin Oxide | ABRASIVE, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Iron Oxides ] | Not decoded yet | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- [Isododecane
- Not decoded yet
- Synthetic Wax
- Waxy solidifier for hardness and gloss; complex mixture, not a single molecule.
- Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
- Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.
- Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
- Micro-resin for abrasion; non-biodegradable; microplastic restrictions apply.
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Polybutene
- Polybutene for film forming and thickening; high-viscosity inert polymer used in setting sprays or gels.
- Hydrogenated Polydicyclopentadiene
- Oily resin for powder binding and waxy feel; requires heat, check emulsifier compatibility.
- Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
- Sucrose ester surfactant with emulsifying and emollient properties; suitable for O/W systems with moderate HLB.
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Oryza Sativa Cera
- Rice wax providing gloss and smoothness; thickener and hair conditioner, heat resistant.
- Synthetic Beeswax
- Synthetic wax for binding/emulsion stability; replaces natural wax, lower allergenic risk
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Hydrogenated castor oil for emollient, emulsifying, mild cleansing; ensure high purity
- 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.
- Tin Oxide
- Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Iron Oxides
- Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.
- Iron Oxides
- Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.
- Iron Oxides ]
- Iron oxide pigments for coverage and color; inert inorganics, non-irritating, ensure fine milling
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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