max-factor Max Factor Matertouch Concealer
max-factor Max Factor Matertouch Concealer lists 32 ingredients on its label, 31 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.
- Aqua
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Titanium Dioxide
- Propylene Glycol
- Dimethicone
- Talc
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
- PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
- Sodium Chloride
- PVP
- Laureth-7
- Trihydroxystearin
- Methicone
- Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
- Paraffin
- Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
- Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
- Hexyl Laurate
- Silica
- Stearic Acid
- Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer
- Synthetic Wax
- Microcristallina Cera
- Polyethylene
- Aluminum Hydroxide
- Sodium Dehydroacetate
- Propylparaben
- Methylparaben
- Ethylene Brassylate
- Ci 77492
- Ci 77491
- Ci 77499
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains parabensContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- 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
- Propylene Glycol
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- ABRASIVE
- Talc
- ABSORBENT
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Other ingredients
Sodium ChloridePVPLaureth-7TrihydroxystearinMethiconeHydrogenated Soybean OilParaffinPolyglyceryl-4 IsostearateCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeHexyl LaurateSilicaStearic AcidEthylene/Methacrylate CopolymerSynthetic WaxMicrocristallina CeraPolyethyleneAluminum HydroxideSodium DehydroacetatePropylparabenMethylparabenEthylene BrassylateCi 77492Ci 77491Ci 77499
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cyclopentasiloxane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 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 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Talc | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 III/59 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate | ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PVP | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Laureth-7 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Trihydroxystearin | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methicone | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydrogenated Soybean Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Paraffin | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hexyl Laurate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer | FILM FORMING | — | Green |
| Synthetic Wax | ABRASIVE, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Microcristallina Cera | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyethylene | ABRASIVE, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aluminum Hydroxide | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Dehydroacetate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylene Brassylate | FRAGRANCE, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77492 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/136 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77491 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/135 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77499 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/137 | — | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Talc
- Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
- Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel
- PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
- PEG/PPG siloxane; emulsifier/thickener; low irrit, watch PEG total conc limits
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- PVP
- Polyvinylpyrrolidone for film forming and thickening; used in styling and adhesion, occasional eye irritation reported.
- Laureth-7
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable
- Trihydroxystearin
- Polyol thickener and humectant; water-soluble, improves viscosity and basic conditioning
- Methicone
- Volatile silicone offering slip and antistatic properties; inert at high purity, check cyclic isomer limits
- Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
- Hydrogenated soybean oil for emollience; slightly higher allergen risk than refined.
- Paraffin
- Paraffin wax for occlusion/viscosity control; inert/safe, may affect breathability
- Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
- Emulsifier at 1–5%; mild type, suitable for sensitive skin formulas
- Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
- Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits
- Hexyl Laurate
- Light ester emollient for silky feel; 1-5%, monitor oxidative stability
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer
- Cationic film former for styling and thickening; absorbs oils, needs solvent co-use; mild eye irritation
- Synthetic Wax
- Waxy solidifier for hardness and gloss; complex mixture, not a single molecule.
- Microcristallina Cera
- Not decoded yet
- Polyethylene
- Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only
- Aluminum Hydroxide
- Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.
- Sodium Dehydroacetate
- Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Ethylene Brassylate
- Ethylene brassylate for fragrance and toning; potential sensitizer
- Ci 77492
- Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.
- 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.
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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