julep Cushion Complexion

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/Eau
2. Dimethicone
3. Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Polymethyl Methacrylate
6. Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
7. Glycerin
8. Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
9. Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
10. Pentylene Glycol
11. PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
12. PEG-10 Dimethicone
13. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
14. Disteardimonium Hectorite
15. Diisostearyl Malate
16. Silica
17. Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
18. Magnesium Sulfate
19. Phenoxyethanol
20. Curcuma Longa Root Extract
21. Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
22. Aluminum Hydroxide
23. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
24. Ethylhexylglycerin
25. Disodium EDTA
26. Tocopheryl Acetate
27. Tocopherol
28. Titanium Dioxide
29. Iron Oxides
30. Iron Oxides
31. Iron Oxides
32. Bismuth Oxychloride

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains alcoholContains essential oilsContains PEGContains fragrance

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Eau

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateCamellia Japonica Seed Oil

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

FILM FORMING

Polymethyl Methacrylate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl TrimethiconePentylene GlycolPEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconePEG-10 DimethiconeDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDisteardimonium HectoriteDiisostearyl MalateSilicaLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeMagnesium SulfatePhenoxyethanolCurcuma Longa Root ExtractDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/HexarosinateAluminum HydroxideTriethoxycaprylylsilaneEthylhexylglycerinDisodium EDTATocopheryl AcetateTocopherolTitanium DioxideIron OxidesIron OxidesIron OxidesBismuth Oxychloride

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Ingredients explained

Water/Eau

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

Dimethicone

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

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Light diester emollient, light and non-greasy; often used as solvent; oxidizes easily, needs antioxidants.

Butylene Glycol

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

Polymethyl Methacrylate

PMMA for thickening, suspension, and film; micro-size powder carrier, very low irritation

Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters

Lightweight emollient; smooth, non-greasy feel; used as emollient/plasticizer; low comedogenicity.

Glycerin

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

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil

Light emollient oil with refined feel; low comedogenic, suitable for most skin.

Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

Phenyl trimethicone for anti-foaming and slip; silicone-based, silky feel

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

PEG-modified silicone with emulsifying and conditioning properties; ensure low dioxane levels in finished goods.

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.

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.

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Diisostearyl Malate

Diisostearyl malate; lightweight emollient and emulsifier; non-greasy feel, biodegradable, used in premium systems.

Silica

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

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

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

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

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.

Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate

Waxy skin conditioner; adds gloss and emollience; non-comedogenic but heavy for oily skin.

Aluminum Hydroxide

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

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

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

Tocopherol

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

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.

Iron Oxides

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

Iron Oxides

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

Bismuth Oxychloride

White pigment at 5–20%; for makeup coverage, may cause sensitivity in some

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