artdeco Wonder Skin 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. Glycerin
3. Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate
4. Dimethicone
5. Glyceryl Stearate
6. PEG-100 Stearate
7. Oryza Sativa Starch
8. Phenoxyethanol
9. Cetyl Alcohol
10. Cetearyl Alcohol
11. Nylon-12
12. Ethylhexylglycerin
13. Carbomer
14. PEG-20 Stearate
15. Caprylyl Glycol
16. Mannitol
17. Disodium EDTA
18. Tocopheryl Acetate
19. Sodium Hydroxide
20. Parfum
21. Dimethiconol
22. Biosaccharide Gum-1
23. PEG-8
24. Sodium Hyaluronate
25. Hydrogenated Lecithin
26. Zea Mays Starch
27. Tocopherol
28. Linalool
29. Limonene
30. Ascorbyl Palmitate
31. Citronellol
32. Rosa Gallica Flower Extract
33. Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
34. Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
35. Ascorbic Acid
36. Citric Acid
37. Rubus Idaeus Leaf Cell Culture
38. Ci 17200
39. Ci 42090
40. Ci 77491
41. Ci 77492
42. Ci 77499
43. Ci 77891

Highlights

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

Formulation view Water-oil base combining silicones and starch for a smooth film, thickened by carbomer. Includes polyols, hyaluronic acid, and floral extracts for hydration and antioxidant benefits. Suitable for all skin types seeking smooth makeup application. Formulator note: High silicone content provides glow; starch controls oil, enhancing foundation adhesion and longevity.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Pentaerythrityl TetrabehenateGlyceryl Stearate

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-100 Stearate

ABSORBENT

Oryza Sativa Starch

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

Other ingredients

Cetyl AlcoholCetearyl AlcoholNylon-12EthylhexylglycerinCarbomerPEG-20 StearateCaprylyl GlycolMannitolDisodium EDTATocopheryl AcetateSodium HydroxideParfumDimethiconolBiosaccharide Gum-1PEG-8Sodium HyaluronateHydrogenated LecithinZea Mays StarchTocopherolLinaloolLimoneneAscorbyl PalmitateCitronellolRosa Gallica Flower ExtractJasminum Officinale Flower ExtractVanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractAscorbic AcidCitric AcidRubus Idaeus Leaf Cell CultureCi 17200Ci 42090Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499Ci 77891

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate

Pentaerythryl TetraBehenate, high melting point waxy ester, thickener, highly comedogenic.

Dimethicone

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

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Oryza Sativa Starch

Oil-absorbing powder filler with smooth feel; potential to clog pores for oily skin; hygroscopic, store dry

Phenoxyethanol

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

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Nylon-12

Not decoded yet

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

PEG-20 Stearate

PEG-20 stearate emulsifier/cleanser, 0.5–2%; PEG-class potential allergen/dioxane residue risk.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Mannitol

Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritation

Disodium EDTA

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Parfum

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

Dimethiconol

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

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Zea Mays Starch

Corn starch for oil absorption and suspension; powder, hygroscopic, needs moisture control

Tocopherol

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

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Rosa Gallica Flower Extract

Rosa gallica flower extract, used as astringent and toner component; water-soluble, low irritancy, no clear comedogenic data, suitable for all skin types.

Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract

Jasmine flower extract for fragrance and conditioning; contains allergens, restricted in leave-on products under EU regulations, label required.

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

Vanilla extract adds scent and soothing; acts as natural fragrance, dose carefully.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Rubus Idaeus Leaf Cell Culture

Cell culture derivative for skin conditioning; limited data, patch test advised.

Ci 17200

Acid Red 33 hair dye; restricted use, potential scalp irritation

Ci 42090

Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.

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

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