Fenty Beauty Matte Foundation
Fenty Fenty Beauty Matte Foundation lists 34 ingredients on its label, 30 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Water
- Dimethicone
- Talc
- PEG-10 Dimethicone
- Trimethylsiloxysilicate
- Polypropylene
- Isododecane
- Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone
- Nylon-12
- HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sodium chloride
- Hydrogen Dimethicone
- Glycerin
- Magnesium sulfate
- Sodium Dehydroacetate
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- Aluminum hydroxide
- Methicone
- Benzoic Acid
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Propylene carbonate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Parfum
- Silica
- Biosaccharide Gum-4
- Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
- Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
- Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract
- Potassium Sorbate
- CI 77891
- Iron Oxides (CI 77491
- CI 77492
- CI 77499)
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- ANTIFOAMING
- DimethiconeTrimethylsiloxysilicate
- ABRASIVE
- Talc
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- PEG-10 Dimethicone
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Isododecane
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone
- ANTICAKING
- HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Other ingredients
PolypropyleneNylon-12PhenoxyethanolSodium chlorideHydrogen DimethiconeGlycerinMagnesium sulfateSodium DehydroacetateDisteardimonium HectoriteAluminum hydroxideMethiconeBenzoic AcidDehydroacetic AcidPropylene carbonateEthylhexylglycerinParfumSilicaBiosaccharide Gum-4Ananas Sativus Fruit ExtractCarica Papaya Fruit ExtractPaullinia Cupana Seed ExtractPotassium SorbateCI 77891Iron Oxides (CI 77491CI 77492CI 77499)
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 | Green |
| Talc | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 III/59 | 0 | Yellow |
| PEG-10 Dimethicone | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Trimethylsiloxysilicate | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Polypropylene | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Isododecane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 | Green |
| Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Nylon-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer | ANTICAKING | 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 | Yellow |
| Sodium chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Hydrogen Dimethicone | FILM FORMING | 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Magnesium sulfate | BULKING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Dehydroacetate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Disteardimonium Hectorite | LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Aluminum hydroxide | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Methicone | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 | Green |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Propylene carbonate | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 | Yellow |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Biosaccharide Gum-4 | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 | Green |
| Carica Papaya Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 | Yellow |
| CI 77891 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/143 | 0 | Green |
| Iron Oxides (CI 77491 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| CI 77492 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/136 | 0 | Green |
| CI 77499) | COLORANT · 限制 IV/137 | — | Green |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Talc
- Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.
- PEG-10 Dimethicone
- Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.
- Trimethylsiloxysilicate
- Silicate powder, oil-absorbing emollient; insoluble, high levels feel powdery.
- Polypropylene
- Not decoded yet
- Isododecane
- Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.
- Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone
- Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits
- Nylon-12
- Not decoded yet
- HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
- Hydrophobic wax for anti-caking; improves slip in powders and cushions
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Hydrogen Dimethicone
- Hydrogenated dimethicone for film-forming and slip; low volatility, rich feel for dry skin
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Magnesium sulfate
- Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.
- Sodium Dehydroacetate
- Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.
- Aluminum hydroxide
- Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.
- Methicone
- Volatile silicone offering slip and antistatic properties; inert at high purity, check cyclic isomer limits
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Propylene carbonate
- Inert solvent and viscosity modifier; often used as penetration enhancer, mild at low levels
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Biosaccharide Gum-4
- Moisturizing film-former enhancing water retention; bio-fermented origin, low sensitization risk
- Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
- Pineapple extract with protease and Vit C; mild AHA exfoliant; may irritate at high levels, use caution.
- Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
- Botanical extract for nourishment and antioxidant benefits; used as a low-concentration additive.
- Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- CI 77891
- Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions
- Iron Oxides (CI 77491
- Not decoded yet
- 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.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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