Younique Stick 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. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
2. Polyhydroxystearic acid
3. C12-15 alkyl benzoate
4. Octyldodecanol
5. C18-36 acid triglyceride
6. Tribehenin
7. Methyl hydrogenated rosinate
8. Squalane
9. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
10. Sorbitan Oleate
11. Phenoxyethanol
12. Ethylhexylglycerin
13. Carthamus tinctorius
14. Bisabolol
15. Niacinamide
16. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
17. Tocopheryl Acetate
18. Camellia Sinensis
19. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
20. Mica
21. Titanium Dioxide
22. Iron Oxide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains silicones

Key ingredients

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyhydroxystearic acid

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 alkyl benzoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

OctyldodecanolC18-36 acid triglycerideTribeheninSqualane

FILM FORMING

Methyl hydrogenated rosinate

Other ingredients

TriethoxycaprylylsilaneSorbitan OleatePhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinCarthamus tinctoriusBisabololNiacinamideTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateTocopheryl AcetateCamellia SinensisPanax Ginseng Root ExtractMicaTitanium DioxideIron Oxide

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Ingredients explained

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Polyhydroxystearic acid

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

C12-15 alkyl benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

C18-36 acid triglyceride

C18-36 acid triglyceride, non-mineral oil emollient and solvent, light feel; low comedogenicity.

Tribehenin

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

Methyl hydrogenated rosinate

Methyl hydrogenated rosin, film former and emollient; pine-derived, low viscosity, used for clear films, watch for odor residue.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Carthamus tinctorius

Not decoded yet

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Camellia Sinensis

Not decoded yet

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Titanium Dioxide

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

Iron Oxide

Inorganic oxide pigment for color; concentration is restricted in specific mixtures.