Physicians Formula butter believe it 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. Cyclopentasiloxane
2. Water/Eau
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
5. Glycerin
6. Lauryl PEG-10 Trissilylethyl Dimethicone
7. Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
8. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
9. Phenyl Trimethicone
10. Dimethicone
11. Sodium Chloride
12. Disteardimonium Hectorite
13. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
14. Phenoxyethanol
15. Caprylyl Glycol
16. Fragrance/Parfum
17. Silica Dimethyl Silylate
18. Tribehenin
19. Acacia Senegal Gum
20. Xanthan Gum
21. Potassium Sorbate
22. Hexylene Glycol
23. Tetrasodium EDTA
24. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
25. Tocopheryl Acetate
26. Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
27. Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter
28. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
29. Citrullus Lanatus Seed Extract
30. Punica Granatum Sterols
31. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
32. Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
33. Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
34. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
35. Sodium Lactate
36. Sodium Hyaluronate
37. Sodium PCA
38. Sodium Benzoate
39. Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
40. Ci 77492
41. Ci 77499)
42. Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891

Highlights

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

Formulation view Silicone-dominant liquid foundation mixing aqueous and oil phases, enriched with plant butters. Acrylate/silicone copolymers provide matte hold. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and potassium sorbate. For dry and combination skin. Factory note: volatile silicones offer silkiness, but balance microbial risk in water phase; plant oils oxidize easily, requiring antioxidants.

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

溶剂

Water/Eau

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

OPACIFYING

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

DENATURANT

Glycerin

乳化剂，溶剂，皮肤调理剂

Lauryl PEG-10 Trissilylethyl Dimethicone

FILM FORMING

Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Phenyl TrimethiconeDimethiconeSodium ChlorideDisteardimonium HectoriteTriethoxycaprylylsilanePhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolFragrance/ParfumSilica Dimethyl SilylateTribeheninAcacia Senegal GumXanthan GumPotassium SorbateHexylene GlycolTetrasodium EDTAPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateTocopheryl AcetateAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed ButterAstrocaryum Tucuma Seed ButterButyrospermum Parkii ButterCitrullus Lanatus Seed ExtractPunica Granatum SterolsTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed ButterLens Esculenta Fruit ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractSodium LactateSodium HyaluronateSodium PCASodium BenzoateIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891

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Ingredients explained

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Water/Eau

Water as base solvent; no irritation, but requires preservatives to prevent microbial growth.

Butylene Glycol

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

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

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

Glycerin

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

Lauryl PEG-10 Trissilylethyl Dimethicone

Silicone-based nonionic emulsifier/solubilizer; PEG+silicone system, stability testing needed.

Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer; film former for matte finish and longevity in makeup.

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

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

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

Dimethicone

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

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Fragrance/Parfum

Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Dimethicone modified silica for dry touch; anti-caking and oil absorption

Tribehenin

Waxy emollient providing slip; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidant system; good for dry skin.

Acacia Senegal Gum

Natural film-former and fragrance agent; used for viscosity or film, check purity for allergens

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter

Plant oil for emollience and conditioning; high lipid content, pair with emulsifiers

Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter

Tucuma nut butter for skin emollience; no comedogenic data

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Citrullus Lanatus Seed Extract

Citrullus lanatus seed extract for moisturizing and conditioning; plant extract activity may vary between batches.

Punica Granatum Sterols

Fractionated lipids from pomegranate rich in phytosterols for hair and skin conditioning.

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter

Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, an occlusive emollient; heavy texture, higher comedogenic risk, best for body.

Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract

Lentil extract; protein/sugar; low-conc conditioning, mild, no pub data

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

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

Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide (CI 77891) for physical sun protection and white color; watch nano-particle inhalation risk in eye areas.

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