missha Lighting Tone Up Base - Mint

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
2. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Phenyl Trimethicone
4. Cyclohexasiloxane
5. Zinc Oxide
6. Titanium Dioxide
7. Butylene Glycol
8. Alcohol Denat
9. Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
10. Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
11. Dimethicone
12. Sodium Chloride
13. Silica
14. Glycerin
15. Isododecane
16. Methyl Trimethicone
17. PEG-10 Dimethicone
18. Disteardimonium Hectorite
19. Sorbitan Isostearate
20. Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
21. 1,2-Hexanediol
22. Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
23. Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
24. Aluminum Hydroxide
25. Stearic Acid
26. Chromium Oxide Greens
27. Hydroxyacetophenone
28. Propylene Carbonate
29. Hydrogen Dimethicone
30. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
31. Disodium EDTA
32. Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
33. Fragrance
34. Hydroxyethylcellulose
35. Iron Oxides
36. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
37. Phenoxyethanol
38. Saussurea Involucrata Extract
39. Ultramarines
40. Caprylyl Glycol
41. Ethylhexylglycerin

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane

ANTIFOAMING

Phenyl Trimethicone

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Oxide

UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)

Titanium Dioxide

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

Other ingredients

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeDimethiconeSodium ChlorideSilicaGlycerinIsododecaneMethyl TrimethiconePEG-10 DimethiconeDisteardimonium HectoriteSorbitan IsostearateMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer1,2-HexanediolAdansonia Digitata Seed ExtractVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane CrosspolymerAluminum HydroxideStearic AcidChromium Oxide GreensHydroxyacetophenonePropylene CarbonateHydrogen DimethiconeDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDisodium EDTAAcrylates/Dimethicone CopolymerFragranceHydroxyethylcelluloseIron OxidesTriethoxycaprylylsilanePhenoxyethanolSaussurea Involucrata ExtractUltramarinesCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.

Titanium Dioxide

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Alcohol Denat

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

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Not decoded yet

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

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

Dimethicone

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

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Silica

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

Glycerin

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

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Methyl Trimethicone

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

PEG-10 Dimethicone

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

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

MMA crosspolymer for durable water-soluble film; high doses may create occlusion

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract

Baobab seed extract with polysaccharides/proteins; skin conditioner, enhances moisture barrier.

Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

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

Aluminum Hydroxide

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Chromium Oxide Greens

Green inorganic colorant for pigmentation; non-allergenic, used in color cosmetics

Hydroxyacetophenone

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

Propylene Carbonate

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

Hydrogen Dimethicone

Hydrogenated dimethicone for film-forming and slip; low volatility, rich feel for dry skin

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.

Disodium EDTA

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

Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer

Silicone copolymer for anti-caking and film formation, gives non-greasy slip.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Iron Oxides

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

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Saussurea Involucrata Extract

Botanical humectant for skin hydration; used at low levels, monitor batch stability and impurities.

Ultramarines

Inorganic colorant for blue/purple shades; contains trace selenates, requires compliance with heavy metal limits.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

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