elizavecca Skin Liar Primer

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. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
4. Glycerin
5. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
6. Niacinamide
7. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
8. Adenosine
9. Butylene Glycol
10. Caprylyl Glycol
11. Sodium Hyaluronate
12. Saccharomyces/Caragana Sinica Root Ferment Extract
13. Sea Cucumber Extract
14. Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
15. Squalane
16. Cyclomethicone
17. Propylene Carbonate
18. Disteardimonium Hectorite
19. Polysorbate 20
20. Polyacrylate-13
21. PEG-10 Dimethicone
22. Polyisobutene
23. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
24. Aluminum Hydroxide
25. Tocopheryl Acetate
26. Talc
27. Titanium Dioxide
28. Ci 77491
29. Ci 77499
30. Ci 77492
31. Stearic Acid
32. 1,2-Hexanediol
33. Phenoxyethanol
34. Fragrance

Highlights

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

Formulation view Hydro-lipid system with cyclopentasiloxane and crosspolymers providing a smooth, matte finish. Powders are suspended in silicone bases. Niacinamide and plant extracts aid skin conditioning; butylene glycol and phenoxyethanol preserve. Ideal for long-wear makeup with soft focus effects. Note: The multi-phase system relies on co-emulsifiers for stability; volatile silicates offer lightness but can be occlusive, requiring caution for oily skin.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneCetyl Ethylhexanoate

OPACIFYING

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerAdenosine

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

Other ingredients

Butylene GlycolCaprylyl GlycolSodium HyaluronateSaccharomyces/Caragana Sinica Root Ferment ExtractSea Cucumber ExtractIllicium Verum Fruit ExtractSqualaneCyclomethiconePropylene CarbonateDisteardimonium HectoritePolysorbate 20Polyacrylate-13PEG-10 DimethiconePolyisobuteneTriethoxycaprylylsilaneAluminum HydroxideTocopheryl AcetateTalcTitanium DioxideCi 77491Ci 77499Ci 77492Stearic Acid1,2-HexanediolPhenoxyethanolFragrance

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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.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

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

Glycerin

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

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.

Niacinamide

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

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Butylene Glycol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Saccharomyces/Caragana Sinica Root Ferment Extract

Not decoded yet

Sea Cucumber Extract

Not decoded yet

Illicium Verum Fruit Extract

Star anise extract with anethole; fragrant and conditioning, allergen present, high levels risk sensitivity.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Cyclomethicone

Volatile silicone for light feel; contains D4 restricted by EU, must be <0.1% after 2026

Propylene Carbonate

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

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Polysorbate 20

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

Polyacrylate-13

Not decoded yet

PEG-10 Dimethicone

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

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

Aluminum Hydroxide

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Talc

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

Ci 77491

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

Ci 77499

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

Ci 77492

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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