Make Up Forever hd skin 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. Methyl Trimethicone
3. Alcohol
4. Isododecane
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
7. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
8. Phenyl Trimethicone
9. Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
10. Glycerin
11. Silica
12. Dimethicone
13. Disteardimonium Hectorite
14. Sorbitan Sesquioleate
15. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
16. Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate
17. Sodium Benzoate
18. Sodium Chloride
19. VP/VA Copolymer
20. Propylene Carbonate
21. Parfum
22. Sodium Citrate
23. Hexadecene
24. Aluminum Hydroxide
25. Hydrogen Dimethicone
26. Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone
27. Tocopherol
28. Citric Acid
29. Phenethyl Alcohol
30. Saccharide Isomerate
31. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
32. Ci 77891
33. Ci 77491
34. Ci 77492
35. Ci 77499

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains alcoholContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view Aqueous suspension with alcohol and volatile solvents for rapid film formation, combined with mica, titanium dioxide, and silica for a matte finish. Silicone surfactants and copolymers ensure dispersion; glycerin adds moisture. Ideal for oily skin, focusing on lightweight natural look. Factory observation: Rapid alcohol evaporation causes viscosity drops, relying on VP/VA copolymers and pH adjustment to maintain dispersion stability.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

HAIR CONDITIONING

Methyl Trimethicone

ANTIFOAMING

AlcoholPhenyl Trimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Isododecane

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

BULKING

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Acrylates/Dimethicone CopolymerGlycerinSilicaDimethiconeDisteardimonium HectoriteSorbitan SesquioleateDimethicone CrosspolymerSodium Myristoyl GlutamateSodium BenzoateSodium ChlorideVP/VA CopolymerPropylene CarbonateParfumSodium CitrateHexadeceneAluminum HydroxideHydrogen DimethiconeGlyceryl Undecyl DimethiconeTocopherolCitric AcidPhenethyl AlcoholSaccharide IsomeratePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateCi 77891Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Methyl Trimethicone

Methyl trimethicone, light volatile silicone; non-comedogenic, good powder compatibility.

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Isododecane

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

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

Phenyl Trimethicone

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

Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer

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

Glycerin

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

Silica

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

Dimethicone

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

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

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

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate

Mild amino acid surfactant for cleansing; low foaming, gentle

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

VP/VA Copolymer

VA/VP copolymer film former; provides hair fixing; avoid direct contact with eyes or mucous membranes.

Propylene Carbonate

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

Parfum

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

Sodium Citrate

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

Hexadecene

Lightweight aliphatic solvent; high volatility, prone to oxidation and flammability, add antioxidants

Aluminum Hydroxide

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

Hydrogen Dimethicone

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

Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone

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

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

Phenethyl Alcohol

Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

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.

Ci 77891

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

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.

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