Make Up Forever mist and fix matte

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. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
3. Polyester-5
4. Pentylene Glycol
5. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
6. Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
7. Silica
8. Hydroxyacetophenone
9. Polysorbate 20
10. Parfum
11. Butylene Glycol
12. Chlorphenesin
13. 1,2-Hexanediol
14. Caprylyl Glycol
15. Lens Esculenta Seed Extract
16. Kaolin
17. Niacinamide
18. Panthenol
19. Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
20. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
21. Sodium Benzoate
22. Sodium Acetate
23. Citric Acid
24. Potassium Sorbate
25. Tocopherol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view This setting spray uses a water base with crosslinked silicones and polyester polymers for a matte feel. Niacinamide, panthenol, and aloe enhance hydration and soothing. Preservation relies on chlorphenesin and polyols. Factory observation notes that spray atomization particle size directly affects film uniformity, requiring pump pressure optimization for users seeking long-wear control and oil regulation.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPentylene GlycolAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

HUMECTANT

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

ABRASIVE

Silica

ANTIOXIDANT

Hydroxyacetophenone

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polysorbate 20

Other ingredients

Polyester-5ParfumButylene GlycolChlorphenesin1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolLens Esculenta Seed ExtractKaolinNiacinamidePanthenolTrisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractSodium BenzoateSodium AcetateCitric AcidPotassium SorbateTocopherol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

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.

Polyester-5

Not decoded yet

Pentylene Glycol

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

Humectant for hydration and film formation; 1-5%, monitor microbial contamination

Silica

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Parfum

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Lens Esculenta Seed Extract

Lentil seed extract with proteins; provides skin protection and conditioning

Kaolin

Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Mild chelator replacing EDTA; water-soluble, very low irritation, stabilizes metal ions

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Sodium Acetate

Sodium acetate buffer for pH adjustment; sometimes acts as mild fragrance, common in lotions and washes

Citric Acid

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Tocopherol

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

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