max-factor Max Factor Miracle Pure Skin Improving 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/Water/Eau
2. Dimethicone
3. Diisopropyl Sebacate
4. Homosalate
5. Glycerin
6. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
7. Isododecane
8. Caprylyl Methicone
9. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
10. Octocrylene
11. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
12. PEG-10 Dimethicone
13. Tribehenin
14. Disteardimonium Hectorite
15. Sodium Chloride
16. Allantoin
17. Ascorbyl Glucoside
18. Citric Acid
19. Cocos Nucifera Oil
20. Disodium EDTA
21. Fructose
22. Glucose
23. Maltose
24. Medicago Sativa Extract
25. Mica
26. PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
27. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
28. Pentylene Glycol
29. Pisum Sativum Extract
30. Propylene Carbonate
31. Silica
32. Silica Dimethyl Silylate
33. Sodium Citrate
34. Sodium Hyaluronate
35. Sodium Hydroxide
36. Sodium Lactate
37. Sodium PCA
38. Squalene
39. Tin Oxide
40. Tocopherol
41. Trehalose
42. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
43. Urea
44. Chlorphenesin
45. Phenoxyethanol
46. Titanium Dioxide
47. Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
48. Ci 77492
49. Ci 77499)

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oilContains PEGContains essential oilsContains animal-derived

Formulation view Dual-phase foundation with water and dimethicone, fortified with multiple UV filters. Hydrating agents include glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and coconut oil. Thickeners like magnesium aluminum silicate adjust rheology. Contains plant extracts and tocopherol. Suitable for skin needing sun protection and moisture. Formulator note: silicone base delivers matte finish; filter synergy requires careful formulation.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Diisopropyl SebacateIsododecane

FRAGRANCE

Homosalate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Caprylyl Methicone

Other ingredients

Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneOctocryleneCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconePEG-10 DimethiconeTribeheninDisteardimonium HectoriteSodium ChlorideAllantoinAscorbyl GlucosideCitric AcidCocos Nucifera OilDisodium EDTAFructoseGlucoseMaltoseMedicago Sativa ExtractMicaPEG/PPG-18/18 DimethiconePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamatePentylene GlycolPisum Sativum ExtractPropylene CarbonateSilicaSilica Dimethyl SilylateSodium CitrateSodium HyaluronateSodium HydroxideSodium LactateSodium PCASqualeneTin OxideTocopherolTrehaloseTriethoxycaprylylsilaneUreaChlorphenesinPhenoxyethanolTitanium DioxideIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Dimethicone

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

Diisopropyl Sebacate

Low-viscosity, high-flash-point ester; excellent spreadability, non-greasy feel

Homosalate

UVB sunscreen agent, often combined with others; stable but migratory; ensure regulatory compliance.

Glycerin

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

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.

Isododecane

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

Caprylyl Methicone

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits

PEG-10 Dimethicone

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

Tribehenin

Waxy emollient providing slip; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidant system; good for dry skin.

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

Citric Acid

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

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Disodium EDTA

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

Fructose

Strong humectant; high levels can increase viscosity and hygroscopicity.

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Maltose

Maltose humectant/skin conditioner; low sweetness, masking; monitor microbial growth.

Medicago Sativa Extract

Alfalfa extract, tonic; flavonoids present, light-sensitive stability.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

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

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.

Pentylene Glycol

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

Pisum Sativum Extract

Pea extract, protein/antioxidant; skin protecting/conditioning, water-soluble, watch stability in acidic/enzymatic systems.

Propylene Carbonate

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

Silica

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

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Dimethicone modified silica for dry touch; anti-caking and oil absorption

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Squalene

Squalene, lightweight emollient, easily absorbed; animal sources restricted, plant sources preferred

Tin Oxide

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

Tocopherol

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

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

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

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

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