CLINIQUE Even Better Foundation ingredients list

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. Octinoxate 5.90%
2. Titanium Dioxide 3.50%
3. Zinc Oxide 2.80%. Water\Aqua\Ea
4. Methyl trimethicone
5. Phenyl Trimethicone
6. Dimethicone
7. Triethylhexanoin
8. Butylene Glycol
9. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
10. PEG-10 Dimethicone
11. Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
12. Alumina
13. Citrus Grandis Peel Extract
14. Betula Alba Bark Extract
15. Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
16. Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
17. C12-15 alkyl benzoate
18. Glycerin
19. Sodium myristoyl sarcosinate
20. Acetyl glucosamine
21. Caprylyl Methicone
22. Methicone
23. Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
24. Disteardimonium Hectorite
25. Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3
26. Isopropyl titanium triisostearate
27. Lecithin
28. Laureth-7
29. Tocopheryl Acetate
30. Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
31. Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
32. Dipropylene glycol
33. Sodium chloride
34. Caprylyl Glycol
35. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
36. Disodium EDTA
37. Phenoxyethanol
38. Polyaminopropyl biguanide
39. Titanium Dioxide
40. Iron Oxides (CI 77491
41. CI 77492
42. CI 77499)
43. Mica
44. Bismuth Oxychloride

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

HAIR CONDITIONING

Methyl trimethiconeTriethylhexanoinPEG-10 DimethiconeLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

ANTIFOAMING

Phenyl TrimethiconeDimethiconeTrimethylsiloxysilicate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Octinoxate 5.90%Titanium Dioxide 3.50%Zinc Oxide 2.80%. Water\Aqua\EaAluminaCitrus Grandis Peel ExtractBetula Alba Bark ExtractSaccharomyces Lysate ExtractAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed ButterC12-15 alkyl benzoateGlycerinSodium myristoyl sarcosinateAcetyl glucosamineCaprylyl MethiconeMethiconePolyglyceryl-6 PolyricinoleateDisteardimonium HectoriteDimethicone Crosspolymer-3Isopropyl titanium triisostearateLecithinLaureth-7Tocopheryl AcetateMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateDimethicone/PEG-10/15 CrosspolymerDipropylene glycolSodium chlorideCaprylyl GlycolTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolPolyaminopropyl biguanideTitanium DioxideIron Oxides (CI 77491CI 77492CI 77499)MicaBismuth Oxychloride

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Ingredients explained

Octinoxate 5.90%

Not decoded yet

Titanium Dioxide 3.50%

Not decoded yet

Zinc Oxide 2.80%. Water\Aqua\Ea

Not decoded yet

Methyl trimethicone

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

Phenyl Trimethicone

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

Dimethicone

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

Triethylhexanoin

Light ester for non-greasy feel and fragrance; low allergenicity, high levels can act as solvent

Butylene Glycol

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

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

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

PEG-10 Dimethicone

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

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

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

Alumina

Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.

Citrus Grandis Peel Extract

Citrus grandis peel extract, astringent and tonic. Contains essential oils; check light sensitivity and allergens.

Betula Alba Bark Extract

Provides botanical fragrance and flavor with antioxidant potential; concentrated extracts may cause aromatic allergens.

Saccharomyces Lysate Extract

Yeast lysate humectant and conditioner; rich in amino acids and NMF, strong barrier repair

Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter

Plant oil for emollience and conditioning; high lipid content, pair with emulsifiers

C12-15 alkyl benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Glycerin

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

Sodium myristoyl sarcosinate

Not decoded yet

Acetyl glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

Caprylyl Methicone

Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.

Methicone

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

Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate

Emulsifier with hydrophilic properties; castor derivative, low sensitization risk.

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3

Not decoded yet

Isopropyl titanium triisostearate

Titanium isostearate complex for UVB absorption and emulsification aid; photostable, low irritancy, low comedogenicity.

Lecithin

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

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative for antioxidant and brightening; more stable than ascorbic acid

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

Silicone/PEG crosspolymer for film forming and viscosity; low irritation; PEG debate at high conc

Dipropylene glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Sodium chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

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

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

Polyaminopropyl biguanide

Active preservative Polyaminopropyl Biguanide; effective at low levels, broad-spectrum, avoid anionic surfactants.

Titanium Dioxide

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

Iron Oxides (CI 77491

Not decoded yet

CI 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

CI 77499)

Not decoded yet

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Bismuth Oxychloride

White pigment at 5–20%; for makeup coverage, may cause sensitivity in some