make-up-for-ever MAKE UP FOR EVER Mist & Fix Hydrating Setting Spray
make-up-for-ever MAKE UP FOR EVER Mist & Fix Hydrating Setting Spray lists 18 ingredients on its label, 17 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.
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaMethylpropanediol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene Glycol
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- ANTISTATIC
- PVP
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- FRAGRANCE
- Parfum
- 附录 III · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances
- Benzyl Benzoate
Other ingredients
PPG-26-Buteth-26Maris AquaTropaeolum Majus ExtractBenzyl SalicylatePropanediolTromethamineEthylhexylglycerinBHTPorphyridium Cruentum ExtractTocopherol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Methylpropanediol | SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 | Yellow |
| PVP | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| PPG-26-Buteth-26 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 | Yellow |
| Maris Aqua | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Tropaeolum Majus Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 | Yellow |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Tromethamine | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/61 | 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| BHT | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III / 325 | 0 | Yellow |
| Porphyridium Cruentum Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 | Green |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Methylpropanediol
- Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- PVP
- Polyvinylpyrrolidone for film forming and thickening; used in styling and adhesion, occasional eye irritation reported.
- PPG-26-Buteth-26
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Maris Aqua
- Seawater solvent & humectant; mineral-rich, caution on sensitive skin
- Tropaeolum Majus Extract
- Tropaneolum majus extract, traditional soothing and astringent; contains trace essential oils, assess irritation risk for sensitive skin.
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Tromethamine
- pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- BHT
- Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.
- Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
- Porphyridium cruentum extract, marine algae source, providing skin conditioning
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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