ILIA True Skin Radiant Primer Serum 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. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
2. Coconut Alkanes
3. Caprylyl Methicone
4. Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
5. Cetearyl isononanoate
6. Polyglyceryl-2 isostearate
7. Boron nitride
8. Dimethicone
9. Disteardimonium Hectorite
10. Oryza Sativa Hull Powder
11. Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
12. Gluconolactone
13. Glycerin
14. Isopentyldiol
15. Sodium chloride
16. Coco-caprylate/Caprate
17. Sodium Benzoate
18. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
19. Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
20. Rosa moschata seed oil
21. Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
22. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
23. Squalane
24. Tocopherol
25. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
26. Pentylene Glycol
27. Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
28. Hydrogenated lecithin
29. Potassium Sorbate
30. Calcium gluconate
31. Ethylhexylglycerin
32. Jasminum Officinale Flower/leaf Extract
33. Phenethyl alcohol
34. CI 77891
35. Iron Oxides (CI 77491
36. CI 77492
37. CI 77499)

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains alcohol

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCaprylyl Methicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Coconut AlkanesCetearyl isononanoate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-6 PolyricinoleatePolyglyceryl-2 isostearate

BULKING

Boron nitride

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Disteardimonium HectoriteOryza Sativa Hull PowderRosa Centifolia Flower WaterGluconolactoneGlycerinIsopentyldiolSodium chlorideCoco-caprylate/CaprateSodium BenzoateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideAdansonia Digitata Seed OilRosa moschata seed oilSclerocarya Birrea Seed OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSqualaneTocopherolTriethoxycaprylylsilanePentylene GlycolPistacia Lentiscus GumHydrogenated lecithinPotassium SorbateCalcium gluconateEthylhexylglycerinJasminum Officinale Flower/leaf ExtractPhenethyl alcoholCI 77891Iron Oxides (CI 77491CI 77492CI 77499)

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Ingredients explained

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Coconut Alkanes

Coconut alkanes as solvents/emollients with medium volatility; check oxidation stability.

Caprylyl Methicone

Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.

Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate

Emulsifier with hydrophilic properties; castor derivative, low sensitization risk.

Cetearyl isononanoate

Blended ester emollient offering extensibility and lightness; non-comedogenic, good for oily to combo skin

Polyglyceryl-2 isostearate

Gentle emulsifier for O/W systems; sulfate-free, suitable for sensitive skin

Boron nitride

Flake-shaped inorganic filler for slip and bulk in powders; control particle size to minimize inhalation risk

Dimethicone

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

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Oryza Sativa Hull Powder

Rice hull powder as physical exfoliant; gentle when finely milled, coarser particles may abrade skin.

Rosa Centifolia Flower Water

Distilled rose water for soothing; aqueous phase with trace volatile allergens

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

Glycerin

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

Isopentyldiol

Solvent at 1–10%; helps dissolve actives, fresh feel

Sodium chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Coco-caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil

Babassu/baobab seed oil, emollient; high oleic/palmitic, prone to oxidation, add antioxidants, store in dark.

Rosa moschata seed oil

Rosehip seed oil, high in linoleic acid; emollient but heavy, avoid for oily/acne-prone skin.

Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil

Sclerocarya birrea seed oil; fatty acid-rich for hair and skin conditioning; requires antioxidants due to unsaturation.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Pistacia Lentiscus Gum

Frankincense resin for film formation and fragrance; natural source, high doses may sensitize

Hydrogenated lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Calcium gluconate

Chelator and conditioner, improves stability; water-soluble calcium source

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Jasminum Officinale Flower/leaf Extract

Jasmine flower/leaf extract for fragrance and conditioning; contains allergenic fragrances, caution in sensitive skin

Phenethyl alcohol

Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives

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