Christian Dior Prestige Le Nectar Micro-Fluid Foundation Ingredients

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. Glycerin
4. Isododecane
5. Phenyl Trimethicone
6. PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
7. Titanium Dioxide
8. Butylene Glycol
9. Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
10. Sorbitan sesquioleate
11. Polysilicone-11
12. Mica
13. Diphenyl dimethicone/vinyl diphenyl dimethicone/silsesquioxane crosspolymer
14. Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
15. Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
16. Phenoxyethanol
17. Disteardimonium Hectorite
18. Caprylyl Glycol
19. Aluminum hydroxide
20. Dimethicone
21. Sodium myristoyl glutamate
22. Stearic Acid
23. Parfum
24. Glyceryl undecyl dimethicone
25. Sodium chloride
26. Tetrasodium EDTA
27. Propylene carbonate
28. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
29. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
30. Calcium aluminum borosilicate
31. Tocopherol
32. Citric Acid
33. Rose Extract
34. Sodium Benzoate
35. Potassium Sorbate
36. BHT
37. Gold
38. Tin oxide
39. Bismuth Oxychloride
40. Iron Oxides
41. CI 77891

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains PEGContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneIsododecane

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIFOAMING

Phenyl Trimethicone

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

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

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateSorbitan sesquioleatePolysilicone-11MicaDiphenyl dimethicone/vinyl diphenyl dimethicone/silsesquioxane crosspolymerRosa Centifolia Flower WaterAcrylates/Dimethicone CopolymerPhenoxyethanolDisteardimonium HectoriteCaprylyl GlycolAluminum hydroxideDimethiconeSodium myristoyl glutamateStearic AcidParfumGlyceryl undecyl dimethiconeSodium chlorideTetrasodium EDTAPropylene carbonateHelianthus Annuus Seed OilTriethoxycaprylylsilaneCalcium aluminum borosilicateTocopherolCitric AcidRose ExtractSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateBHTGoldTin oxideBismuth OxychlorideIron OxidesCI 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.

Glycerin

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

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Phenyl Trimethicone

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

PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

PEG-modified silicone with emulsifying and conditioning properties; ensure low dioxane levels in finished goods.

Titanium Dioxide

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate

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

Sorbitan sesquioleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O systems; moderate emulsification power, often used with co-emulsifiers

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Diphenyl dimethicone/vinyl diphenyl dimethicone/silsesquioxane crosspolymer

Silicone crosspolymer for viscosity control; slip feel, hydrophobic, ensure silicone phase compatibility.

Rosa Centifolia Flower Water

Distilled rose water for soothing; aqueous phase with trace volatile allergens

Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer

Silicone copolymer for anti-caking and film formation, gives non-greasy slip.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Aluminum hydroxide

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

Dimethicone

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

Sodium myristoyl glutamate

Mild amino acid surfactant for cleansing; low foaming, gentle

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Parfum

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

Glyceryl undecyl dimethicone

Silicone ester; excellent emollient and slip, hydrophobic, high usage may be comedogenic

Sodium chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Propylene carbonate

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

Calcium aluminum borosilicate

Synthetic powder filler for smooth feel and coverage; inert.

Tocopherol

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

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Rose Extract

Plant extract for aromatherapy and skin conditioning; verify allergen labeling.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Gold

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

Tin oxide

Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.

Bismuth Oxychloride

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

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

CI 77891

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