Tom Ford architecture soft matte blurring 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. Methyl Trimethicone
2. Water\Aqua\Eau
3. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
4. Dimethicone
5. Silica
6. PEG-10 Dimethicone
7. Butylene Glycol
8. PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
9. Hexyldecanol
10. Laminaria Saccharina Extract
11. Lavandula Hybrida Oil
12. Glycine Soja Protein
13. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
14. Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract
15. Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
16. Tocopherol
17. Sodium Hyaluronate
18. Trehalose
19. Caprylyl Glycol
20. Glycerin
21. Caffeine
22. Cholesterol
23. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
24. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
25. Methicone
26. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
27. Disteardimonium Hectorite
28. Calcium Chloride
29. Sodium Chloride
30. Xanthan Gum
31. Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
32. Lecithin
33. Linalool
34. Linalyl Acetate
35. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
36. Tocopheryl Acetate
37. BHT
38. Disodium EDTA
39. Phenoxyethanol
40. Potassium Sorbate
41. Mica
42. Titanium Dioxide
43. Iron Oxides
44. Iron Oxides
45. Iron Oxides

Highlights

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

Formulation view A silicone-based foundation using methyl trimethicone and water, with silica for oil control. Includes hyaluronic acid and trehalose for hydration. Factory note: Polyacrylate suspends pigments; added essential oils require allergen labeling, offering a soft-matte finish suitable for combination to oily skin.

Key ingredients

HAIR CONDITIONING

Methyl TrimethiconePEG-10 Dimethicone

溶剂

Water\Aqua\Eau

ANTIFOAMING

TrimethylsiloxysilicateDimethicone

ABRASIVE

Silica

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

Other ingredients

HexyldecanolLaminaria Saccharina ExtractLavandula Hybrida OilGlycine Soja ProteinLavandula Angustifolia OilSilybum Marianum Fruit ExtractSigesbeckia Orientalis ExtractTocopherolSodium HyaluronateTrehaloseCaprylyl GlycolGlycerinCaffeineCholesterolAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerMethiconeMagnesium Aluminum SilicateDisteardimonium HectoriteCalcium ChlorideSodium ChlorideXanthan GumVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane CrosspolymerLecithinLinaloolLinalyl AcetateTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateTocopheryl AcetateBHTDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolPotassium SorbateMicaTitanium DioxideIron OxidesIron OxidesIron Oxides

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Ingredients explained

Methyl Trimethicone

Methyl trimethicone, light volatile silicone; non-comedogenic, good powder compatibility.

Water\Aqua\Eau

Solvent and diluent; the base for most aqueous formulations.

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

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

Dimethicone

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

Silica

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

PEG-10 Dimethicone

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

Butylene Glycol

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

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG siloxane; emulsifier/thickener; low irrit, watch PEG total conc limits

Hexyldecanol

Lightweight synthetic ester; provides non-greasy feel, fast-drying, low irritation

Laminaria Saccharina Extract

Seaweed-derived hydrating skin protectant rich in polysaccharides; filter to prevent microbial contamination

Lavandula Hybrida Oil

Essential oil for emollience and fragrance; contains allergens like linalool, requires EU 26 labeling

Glycine Soja Protein

Soy-based emulsifier and conditioner; improves feel and hair shine, contains allergenic soy protein

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract

Silybum marianum fruit extract (milk thistle). Antioxidant. Contains alkaloids/terpenes; rare cross-allergenicity with grass/pollen families.

Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract

Botanical skin conditioning and tonic agent; often used for antioxidant and repair benefits

Tocopherol

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Glycerin

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

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

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.

Methicone

Volatile silicone offering slip and antistatic properties; inert at high purity, check cyclic isomer limits

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Calcium Chloride

Cross-linker and viscosity controller for gels; astringent at high levels, check skin tolerance

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

Rheology-modifying silicone polymer for suspension and feel; requires silicone-compatible system

Lecithin

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

Linalool

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

Linalyl Acetate

Fragrance component for floral notes; one of EU 26 allergens, limited by III/337

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

BHT

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

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.

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