natio Flawless 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. Propylene Glycol
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
5. Glyceryl Stearate
6. Stearic Acid
7. Cyclopentasiloxane
8. Methylpropanediol
9. Cyclohexasiloxane
10. Triethanolamine
11. Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
12. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
13. Phenoxyethanol
14. Lecithin
15. Caprylyl Glycol
16. Cellulose Gum
17. Polysorbate 20
18. Propylene Glycol Stearate
19. Tocopheryl Acetate
20. Rosehip Seed Extract
21. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
22. Sorbitan Laurate
23. Phenylpropanol
24. Propylene Glycol Laurate
25. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
26. Cananga Odorata Leaf Oil
27. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
28. Benzyl Alcohol
29. Benzyl Salicylate
30. Geraniol
31. Hydroxycitronellal
32. Limonene
33. Linalool
34. Ci 77891
35. Ci 77491
36. Ci 77492
37. Ci 77499
38. Ci 77019
39. Ci 77861

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains alcoholContains fragranceContains PEGContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Water-based SPF foundation with volatile silicones for slip, and starch/clay for oil control; enriched with rosehip and jojoba oils. For oily/combination skin. Factory view: Ensure uniform pigment dispersion after silicone evaporation to prevent patchiness or dryness lines.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaMethylpropanediol

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl StearateCyclopentasiloxane

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

Other ingredients

CyclohexasiloxaneTriethanolamineAluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateMagnesium Aluminum SilicatePhenoxyethanolLecithinCaprylyl GlycolCellulose GumPolysorbate 20Propylene Glycol StearateTocopheryl AcetateRosehip Seed ExtractSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSorbitan LauratePhenylpropanolPropylene Glycol LaurateCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCananga Odorata Leaf OilLavandula Angustifolia OilBenzyl AlcoholBenzyl SalicylateGeraniolHydroxycitronellalLimoneneLinaloolCi 77891Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499Ci 77019Ci 77861

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

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

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy

Phenoxyethanol

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

Lecithin

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Cellulose Gum

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

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Propylene Glycol Stearate

Lipophilic humectant and emulsifier at 0.5–5%; very low comedogenicity

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Rosehip Seed Extract

Not decoded yet

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Sorbitan Laurate

O/W emulsifier; low-comedogenic ester, verify emulsion stability.

Phenylpropanol

Phenylpropanol for fragrance and solvent; allergen risk, requires assessment

Propylene Glycol Laurate

Propylene glycol laurate; emollient and mild detergent; oil-soluble surfactant.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Cananga Odorata Leaf Oil

Not decoded yet

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Benzyl Alcohol

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

Benzyl Salicylate

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

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

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

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.

Ci 77019

Not decoded yet

Ci 77861

Not decoded yet

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