Too Faced born this way 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. Water
2. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Glycerin
4. Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
5. Isododecane
6. Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
7. Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone
8. Hexyl Laurate
9. Dimethicone
10. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
11. Magnesium Sulfate
12. Diphenyl Dimethicone
13. Tribehenin
14. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
15. Disteardimonium Hectorite
16. Polysilicone-11
17. Propylene Carbonate
18. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
19. Cocos Nucifera Water
20. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
21. Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
22. Alcohol
23. Silica Dimethyl Silylate
24. Lecithin
25. Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
26. Butylene Glycol
27. Potassium Sorbate
28. Sodium Hyaluronate
29. Edta
30. Caprylyl Glycol
31. Phenoxyethanol
32. Titanium Dioxide
33. Iron Oxides

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains PEGContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Hybrid liquid foundation with volatile silicones and isododecane for lightweight feel, plus starch for oil absorption. Includes antioxidants and SPF. Suitable for those seeking makeup with skin benefits. Factory view: Homogeneity of siloxanes with pigments determines finish; silicones require careful regulatory compliance.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneIsododecaneHexyl Laurate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ABSORBENT

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-4 IsostearateCetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone

Other ingredients

DimethiconeEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateMagnesium SulfateDiphenyl DimethiconeTribeheninTriethoxycaprylylsilaneDisteardimonium HectoritePolysilicone-11Propylene CarbonateTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateCocos Nucifera WaterEthylhexyl PalmitateRhododendron Ferrugineum ExtractAlcoholSilica Dimethyl SilylateLecithinPistacia Lentiscus GumButylene GlycolPotassium SorbateSodium HyaluronateEdtaCaprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanolTitanium DioxideIron Oxides

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.

Glycerin

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

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

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

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

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

Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone

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

Hexyl Laurate

Light ester emollient for silky feel; 1-5%, monitor oxidative stability

Dimethicone

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

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Magnesium Sulfate

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

Diphenyl Dimethicone

Silicone for emollience and antistatic; used in hair and skin care, check compatibility with other silicones

Tribehenin

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

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

Propylene Carbonate

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

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

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

Cocos Nucifera Water

Coconut water/base; acts as solvent and fragrance component, contains sugars requiring preservatives.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

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

Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract

Rhododendron ferrugineum extract, fragrance and skin protection; may contain natural pigments, watch for batch color variance.

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

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

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Pistacia Lentiscus Gum

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Edta

Chelating agent for stability; use metal salts, keep concentration low (<0.1%) to maintain pH.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

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

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

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