bourjois 123 Perfect 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. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Dimethicone
4. Propylene Glycol
5. Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
6. PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
7. Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
8. Sodium Chloride
9. Isononyl Isononanoate
10. PEG-10 Dimethicone
11. Zinc Pca
12. Silica
13. Phenoxyethanol
14. Tocopheryl Acetate
15. Caprylyl Methicone
16. Disteardimonium Hectorite
17. Lysolecithin
18. Chlorphenesin
19. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
20. PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone
21. Parfum
22. Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
23. Alcohol Denat
24. Lauroyl Lysine
25. Disodium EDTA
26. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
27. Amyl Cinnamal
28. Gossypium Herbaceum Extract
29. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
30. Methicone
31. Tocopherol
32. Mica
33. Ci 77007
34. Ci 77491
35. Ci 77492
36. Ci 77499
37. Ci 77891
38. Ci 77288
39. Ci 77742

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcohol

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

FILM FORMING

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

ABSORBENT

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

BULKING

Sodium Chloride

Other ingredients

Isononyl IsononanoatePEG-10 DimethiconeZinc PcaSilicaPhenoxyethanolTocopheryl AcetateCaprylyl MethiconeDisteardimonium HectoriteLysolecithinChlorphenesinDimethicone CrosspolymerPEG/PPG-19/19 DimethiconeParfumCassia Angustifolia Seed PolysaccharideAlcohol DenatLauroyl LysineDisodium EDTAAlpha-Isomethyl IononeAmyl CinnamalGossypium Herbaceum ExtractTriethoxycaprylylsilaneMethiconeTocopherolMicaCi 77007Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499Ci 77891Ci 77288Ci 77742

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Dimethicone

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

MMA crosspolymer for durable water-soluble film; high doses may create occlusion

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG siloxane; emulsifier/thickener; low irrit, watch PEG total conc limits

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

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

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.

Zinc Pca

Zinc salt for sebum control and antimicrobial; often paired with PCA sodium, high levels may cause sensitization

Silica

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Caprylyl Methicone

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

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Lysolecithin

Lecithin derivative emulsifier used for stabilization in O/W systems; no public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

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

PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG grafted silicone; offers slip and gloss, verify PEG/PPG compatibility in the final formula

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide

Not decoded yet

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Lauroyl Lysine

Lauroyl lysine, amino-acid surfactant derivative, mild foaming; often blended to lower irritation.

Disodium EDTA

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

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Amyl Cinnamal

Fragrance ingredient restricted in the EU; usage limits apply to minimize allergic contact dermatitis risk.

Gossypium Herbaceum Extract

Botanical extract known for soothing and moisturizing benefits, suitable for sensitive skin.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

Methicone

Volatile silicone offering slip and antistatic properties; inert at high purity, check cyclic isomer limits

Tocopherol

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

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Ci 77007

Mica-based colorant, restricted use; mineral origin, check heavy metal impurities compliance

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 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

Ci 77288

Iron Oxide Red colorant, EU restricted; ensure uniform dispersion, avoid metal ion cross-contamination.

Ci 77742

Titanium dioxide pigment; physical UV filter with no known irritation or sensitization

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