artdeco High Performance Lifting 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. Aqua
2. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Triethylhexanoin
5. Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
6. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
7. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
8. Talc
9. Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
10. Disteardimonium Hectorite
11. Sodium Chloride
12. Glycerin
13. Phenoxyethanol
14. Titanium Dioxide
15. Dimethicone
16. PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
17. Cyclohexasiloxane
18. Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
19. Sodium Dehydroacetate
20. Quaternium-90 Bentonite
21. Methicone
22. Parfum
23. Methylparaben
24. Tocopheryl Acetate
25. Propylparaben
26. Dimethiconol
27. Disodium EDTA
28. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
29. Aluminum Hydroxide
30. Propylene Carbonate
31. Stearic Acid
32. Pentylene Glycol
33. Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein
34. Retinyl Palmitate
35. Sodium Hyaluronate
36. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
37. Silica
38. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
39. Hydrogen Dimethicone
40. Tocopherol
41. Ethylhexylglycerin
42. Gold
43. Ci 77491
44. Ci 77492
45. Ci 77499
46. Ci 77891

Highlights

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

Formulation view Foundation based on volatile silicones, polyols, and water. High-loading mineral powders (mica, TiO2) and silicates provide coverage, smoothed by crosslinked polymers. Esters enhance spreadability, while niacinamide and hydrolyzed proteins offer skin benefits. Ideal for all skin types seeking high coverage and long-wear. Notable observation: the ratio of silicones to inorganic powders ensures a matte, dry touch, while ester phases optimize pigment suspension and stability throughout the wear period.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Triethylhexanoin

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone

ANTIFOAMING

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

ABRASIVE

Talc

Other ingredients

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone CrosspolymerDisteardimonium HectoriteSodium ChlorideGlycerinPhenoxyethanolTitanium DioxideDimethiconePEG/PPG-18/18 DimethiconeCyclohexasiloxanePolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeSodium DehydroacetateQuaternium-90 BentoniteMethiconeParfumMethylparabenTocopheryl AcetatePropylparabenDimethiconolDisodium EDTAPolymethylsilsesquioxaneAluminum HydroxidePropylene CarbonateStearic AcidPentylene GlycolHydrolyzed Rice Bran ProteinRetinyl PalmitateSodium HyaluronateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideSilicaPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed ExtractHydrogen DimethiconeTocopherolEthylhexylglycerinGoldCi 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499Ci 77891

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Triethylhexanoin

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

Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant for cleansing/conditioning; low allergen risk, avoid inhalation.

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

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

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Talc

Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Hydrophobic wax for anti-caking; improves slip in powders and cushions

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Glycerin

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

Dimethicone

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

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Water-soluble silicone conditioning agent providing smooth, non-greasy feel; suitable for both hair and skin

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

Quaternium-90 Bentonite

Modified clay for high-viscosity gels and powder suspensions; excessive use causes heavy texture

Methicone

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

Parfum

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

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Disodium EDTA

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

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Aluminum Hydroxide

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

Propylene Carbonate

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Pentylene Glycol

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

Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein

Not decoded yet

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Silica

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

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract

Sweet almond extract, oils/phenolics for moisture/repair, low allergenicity but label nut origin

Hydrogen Dimethicone

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

Tocopherol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Gold

Gold in nano or microparticle form, for coloring and slip; usage restricted by regulations

Ci 77491

Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.

Ci 77492

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

Ci 77499

Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.

Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

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