smashbox Oil & Shine Control Matte Primer
smashbox Smashbox Oil & Shine Control Matte Primer lists 41 ingredients on its label, 40 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.
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- Dimethicone
- Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
- Methyl Trimethicone
- Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Butylene Glycol
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Calcium Carbonate
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Tocopherol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Laminaria Saccharina Extract
- Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
- Glycerin
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Betaine
- Acetyl Glucosamine
- Isononyl Isononanoate
- Butyl Avocadate
- Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone
- Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
- Zinc Pca
- Isohexadecane
- Silica
- Nylon-12
- Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
- Hydroxyapatite
- Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
- Trimethylsiloxysilicate
- Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
- Sodium Chloride
- Polysorbate 80
- Salicylic Acid
- Coconut Acid
- BHT
- Phenoxyethanol
- Benzoic Acid
- Potassium Sorbate
- Zinc Oxide
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains parabensContains PEG
Formulation view Matte primer using silicone system for slip, calcium carbonate for oil absorption, and witch hazel water for soothing. Includes humectants and oil-absorbing powders. Ideal for oil control on oily skin. Note: Silicones and powders require pre-emulsification for compatibility; lightweight feel.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
- Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Methyl Trimethicone
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- ASTRINGENT
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- ABRASIVE
- Calcium Carbonate
Other ingredients
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerTocopherolTocopheryl AcetateSodium HyaluronateLaminaria Saccharina ExtractTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp ExtractHydrolyzed Soy ProteinGlycerinEthylhexylglycerinBetaineAcetyl GlucosamineIsononyl IsononanoateButyl AvocadatePolyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane DimethiconePolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeZinc PcaIsohexadecaneSilicaNylon-12Synthetic FluorphlogopiteHydroxyapatiteLauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate CrosspolymerTrimethylsiloxysilicateAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerSodium ChloridePolysorbate 80Salicylic AcidCoconut AcidBHTPhenoxyethanolBenzoic AcidPotassium SorbateZinc Oxide
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water\Aqua\Eau | 溶剂 | 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 | Green |
| Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Methyl Trimethicone | HAIR CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Water | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | — | Green |
| Calcium Carbonate | ABRASIVE, BUFFERING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, ORAL CARE · 限制 IV/124 | 1 | Green |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Laminaria Saccharina Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | 0 | Green |
| Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Soy Protein | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Acetyl Glucosamine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Isononyl Isononanoate | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Butyl Avocadate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Zinc Pca | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/24 | 1 | Green |
| Isohexadecane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Nylon-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Synthetic Fluorphlogopite | BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyapatite | ABRASIVE, BULKING, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Yellow |
| Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer | FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING | — | Green |
| Trimethylsiloxysilicate | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING · 限制 III/66 | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 80 | DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 | Yellow |
| Coconut Acid | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 | Green |
| BHT | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III / 325 | 0 | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 | Yellow |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 | Yellow |
| Zinc Oxide | ANTIMICROBIAL, BULKING, COLORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 IV/144 VI/30 VI/30a | 0 | Yellow |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- Solvent and diluent; the base for most aqueous formulations.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
- Rheology-modifying silicone polymer for suspension and feel; requires silicone-compatible system
- Methyl Trimethicone
- Methyl trimethicone, light volatile silicone; non-comedogenic, good powder compatibility.
- Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated
- Calcium Carbonate
- Mineral particle used as abrasive or white filler; particle size dictates feel, control pH for oral use
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Laminaria Saccharina Extract
- Seaweed-derived hydrating skin protectant rich in polysaccharides; filter to prevent microbial contamination
- Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
- Tremella extract; strong humectant and antioxidant; water-soluble, suitable for anti-aging.
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
- Hydrolyzed soy protein for hydration and antistatic effect; soy is a common allergen requiring labeling, low comedogenicity.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Acetyl Glucosamine
- Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.
- Isononyl Isononanoate
- Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions
- Butyl Avocadate
- Butyrate ester from avocado oil, light non-greasy emollient with low comedogenicity; better oxidative stability than pure avocado oil.
- Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone
- Non-ionic surfactant/emulsifier for silicone systems; improves spreadability and cleansing with a light texture.
- Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
- Water-soluble silicone conditioning agent providing smooth, non-greasy feel; suitable for both hair and skin
- Zinc Pca
- Zinc salt for sebum control and antimicrobial; often paired with PCA sodium, high levels may cause sensitization
- Isohexadecane
- Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Nylon-12
- Not decoded yet
- Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
- Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.
- Hydroxyapatite
- Mineral abrasive/bulking agent; gentle physical exfoliant for oral care.
- Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
- Film-forming crosspolymer for strong hair hold; low levels yield weak fixation.
- Trimethylsiloxysilicate
- Silicate powder, oil-absorbing emollient; insoluble, high levels feel powdery.
- Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
- Polyacrylamide-based thickener with strong emulsion stabilizing power; strict control of residual monomer levels is required.
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Polysorbate 80
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Coconut Acid
- Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsifying; strong surfactant, watch for over-drying in dry skin.
- BHT
- Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Zinc Oxide
- Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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