MAYBELLINE 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. Eau
2. Cyclohexasiloxane
3. Nylon-12
4. Isododecane
5. Alcohol Denat
6. Cyclopentasiloxane
7. PEG-10 Dimethicone
8. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone
9. PEG-20
10. Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate
11. Disteardimonium Hectorite
12. Phenoxyethanol
13. Magnesium sulfate
14. Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
15. HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
16. Titanium Dioxide
17. Methylparaben
18. Acrylates Copolymer
19. Tocopherol
20. Butylparaben
21. Aluminum hydroxide
22. Alumina
23. Silica
24. Glycerin
25. CI 77891
26. CI 77491
27. CI 77492
28. CI 77499

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains alcoholContains PEGContains fragranceContains parabens

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclohexasiloxaneIsododecaneCyclopentasiloxane

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

HAIR CONDITIONING

PEG-10 Dimethicone

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethiconePolyglyceryl-4 isostearate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Other ingredients

EauNylon-12PEG-20PhenoxyethanolMagnesium sulfateDisodium Stearoyl GlutamateHDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone CrosspolymerTitanium DioxideMethylparabenAcrylates CopolymerTocopherolButylparabenAluminum hydroxideAluminaSilicaGlycerinCI 77891CI 77491CI 77492CI 77499

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Ingredients explained

Eau

Not decoded yet

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Nylon-12

Not decoded yet

Isododecane

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

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

PEG-10 Dimethicone

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

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone

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

PEG-20

Not decoded yet

Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate

Emulsifier at 1–5%; mild type, suitable for sensitive skin formulas

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Magnesium sulfate

Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.

Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Amino acid-based mild cleanser with fine foam; water-soluble.

HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Hydrophobic wax for anti-caking; improves slip in powders and cushions

Titanium Dioxide

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

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Acrylates Copolymer

Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully

Tocopherol

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

Butylparaben

Butylparaben preservative; low concentrations; potential endocrine concerns, regulatory limits apply.

Aluminum hydroxide

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

Alumina

Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.

Silica

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

Glycerin

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

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.