boots No7 Hydraluminous Moisturising 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. Caprylyl Methicone
4. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
5. Glycerin
6. Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
7. Cyclohexasiloxane
8. PEG-9 Dimethicone
9. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
10. Titanium Dioxide
11. Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-10/7/Dimethicone Copolymer
12. Disteardimonium Hectorite
13. Alcohol Denat
14. Mica
15. Magnesium Sulfate
16. Phenoxyethanol
17. Propylene Carbonate
18. Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
19. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
20. Caprylyl Glycol
21. Aluminum Hydroxide
22. Stearic Acid
23. Methylparaben
24. Propylene Glycol
25. PEG/PPG Dimethyl Allyl Ether
26. Sodium Benzoate
27. Tocopheryl Acetate
28. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
29. Ascorbyl Glucoside
30. Ethylparaben
31. Ethylhexylglycerin
32. Retinyl Palmitate
33. Silica
34. Tetrasodium EDTA
35. Isopropyl Palmitate
36. Butylene Glycol
37. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
38. Lecithin
39. Potassium Hydroxide
40. Tocopherol
41. Morus Alba Leaf Extract
42. BHT
43. Ci 77891
44. Ci 77492
45. Ci 77491
46. Ci 77499 ]

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains alcoholContains fragranceContains parabensContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane

SKIN CONDITIONING

Caprylyl Methicone

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTICAKING

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

ANTIFOAMING

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Other ingredients

PEG-9 DimethiconeTitanium DioxideBis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-10/7/Dimethicone CopolymerDisteardimonium HectoriteAlcohol DenatMicaMagnesium SulfatePhenoxyethanolPropylene CarbonateBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2TriethoxycaprylylsilaneCaprylyl GlycolAluminum HydroxideStearic AcidMethylparabenPropylene GlycolPEG/PPG Dimethyl Allyl EtherSodium BenzoateTocopheryl AcetateVitis Vinifera Seed OilAscorbyl GlucosideEthylparabenEthylhexylglycerinRetinyl PalmitateSilicaTetrasodium EDTAIsopropyl PalmitateButylene GlycolPanax Ginseng Root ExtractLecithinPotassium HydroxideTocopherolMorus Alba Leaf ExtractBHTCi 77891Ci 77492Ci 77491Ci 77499 ]

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Caprylyl Methicone

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

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Glycerin

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

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Hydrophobic wax for anti-caking; improves slip in powders and cushions

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

PEG-9 Dimethicone

Not decoded yet

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Silicate powder, oil-absorbing emollient; insoluble, high levels feel powdery.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-10/7/Dimethicone Copolymer

Silicone/polyether copolymer for cleansing emulsification, contains PEG and silicone, subject to EU restrictions

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Alcohol Denat

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

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Magnesium Sulfate

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Propylene Carbonate

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

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Not decoded yet

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Propylene Glycol

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

PEG/PPG Dimethyl Allyl Ether

Not decoded yet

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

Ethylparaben

Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Silica

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

Tetrasodium EDTA

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

Isopropyl Palmitate

Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity

Butylene Glycol

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

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Lecithin

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

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Tocopherol

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

Morus Alba Leaf Extract

Mulberry leaf extract with polyphenols; low-concentration and gentle, no significant allergenic data

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Ci 77891

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

Ci 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

Ci 77491

Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.

Ci 77499 ]

Not decoded yet

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