e-l-f e.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer

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. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Ceresin
4. Dimethicone
5. Glycerin
6. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
7. Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
8. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
9. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
10. Propylene Glycol
11. Lauryl PEG-10 Tris silylethyl Dimethicone
12. Sodium Chloride
13. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
14. Squalane
15. Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
16. Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
17. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
18. Silica
19. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
20. Talc
21. Butylene Glycol
22. Disodium EDTA
23. Caprylyl Glycol
24. Ethylhexylglycerin
25. Phenoxyethanol
26. Titanium Dioxide
27. Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
28. Ci 77492
29. Ci 77499)

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains PEGContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneHydrogenated Polyisobutene

ANTISTATIC

Ceresin

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTICAKING

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

OPACIFYING

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Other ingredients

TrimethylsiloxysilicatePropylene GlycolLauryl PEG-10 Tris silylethyl DimethiconeSodium ChlorideCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractSqualaneOryza Sativa Bran WaxDimethicone/PEG-10/15 CrosspolymerDimethicone CrosspolymerSilicaTriethoxycaprylylsilaneTalcButylene GlycolDisodium EDTACaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanolTitanium DioxideIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Ceresin

Mineral wax for thickening, film-forming, and emulsion stabilization; highly occlusive, non-allergenic

Dimethicone

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

Glycerin

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

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

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

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Hydrophobic wax for anti-caking; improves slip in powders and cushions

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

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

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Lauryl PEG-10 Tris silylethyl Dimethicone

Silicone polymer for emulsifying and conditioning; provides silky texture, contains PEG and silicones

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Oryza Sativa Bran Wax

Rice bran wax for conditioning and film formation; hydrophobic, low comedogenicity.

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

Silicone/PEG crosspolymer for film forming and viscosity; low irritation; PEG debate at high conc

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Silica

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

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

Talc

Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.

Butylene Glycol

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

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

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

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