mua Mattifying Flawless 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. Aqua
2. Dimethicone
3. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
5. Cyclohexasiloxane
6. Dimethiconol
7. Glycerin
8. Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
9. Glycereth-26
10. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
11. Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
12. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
13. Silica
14. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
15. Magnesium Stearate
16. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
17. Phenoxyethanol
18. Magnesium Sulfate
19. Quaternium-90 Bentonite
20. Tocopheryl Acetate
21. Parfum
22. Propylene Carbonate
23. Ethylhexylglycerin
24. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
25. Tocopherol
26. Benzyl Alcohol
27. Benzyl Benzoate
28. Benzyl Salicylate
29. Hexyl Cinnamal
30. Hydroxycitronellal

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTIFOAMING

DimethiconeDimethiconol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane

SKIN CONDITIONING

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HAIR CONDITIONING

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Glycereth-26Dicaprylyl CarbonatePolyglyceryl-4 IsostearatePolymethylsilsesquioxaneSilicaEthylhexyl PalmitateMagnesium StearateCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconePhenoxyethanolMagnesium SulfateQuaternium-90 BentoniteTocopheryl AcetateParfumPropylene CarbonateEthylhexylglycerinTriethoxycaprylylsilaneTocopherolBenzyl AlcoholBenzyl BenzoateBenzyl SalicylateHexyl CinnamalHydroxycitronellal

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Dimethicone

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Glycerin

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

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant at 1–5%; for hair/cleansing, provides smoothness

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

Emulsifier at 1–5%; mild type, suitable for sensitive skin formulas

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

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

Silica

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

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Magnesium Stearate

Anti-caking agent for solids; restricted in injections, control dosage in topicals.

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits

Phenoxyethanol

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

Magnesium Sulfate

Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.

Quaternium-90 Bentonite

Modified clay for high-viscosity gels and powder suspensions; excessive use causes heavy texture

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Parfum

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

Propylene Carbonate

Inert solvent and viscosity modifier; often used as penetration enhancer, mild at low levels

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

Tocopherol

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

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 Benzoate

Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.

Benzyl Salicylate

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

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Hydroxycitronellal

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

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