Too Faced born this way foundation ivory

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. Water/Aqua/Eau
2. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Glycerin
4. Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
5. Isododecane
6. Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
7. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
8. Hexyl Laurate
9. Dimethicone
10. 1,2-Hexanediol
11. Alcohol
12. BHT
13. Butylene Glycol
14. Caprylyl Glycol
15. Cocos Nucifera Water/Cocos Nucifera Water
16. Diphenyl Dimethicone
17. Disteardimonium Hectorite
18. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
19. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
20. Hexylene Glycol
21. Lecithin
22. Magnesium Sulfate
23. Phenoxyethanol
24. Pistacia Lentiscus Gum/Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
25. Polysilicone-11
26. Potassium Sorbate
27. Propylene Carbonate
28. Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
29. Silica Dimethyl Silylate
30. Sodium Hyaluronate
31. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
32. Tetrasodium EDTA
33. Tribehenin
34. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
35. Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
36. Ci 77492
37. Ci 77499)
38. Titanium Dioxide

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains PEGContains alcoholContains essential oils

Formulation view Liquid foundation built on volatile silicones and glycerin, with starch for matte control. Includes coconut and redwood extracts plus SPF. For general use. Factory view: Balancing alcohol volatility with polyols is key to preventing pilling and ensuring even application.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneIsododecaneHexyl Laurate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ABSORBENT

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-4 IsostearateCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Dimethicone1,2-HexanediolAlcoholBHTButylene GlycolCaprylyl GlycolCocos Nucifera Water/Cocos Nucifera WaterDiphenyl DimethiconeDisteardimonium HectoriteEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateEthylhexyl PalmitateHexylene GlycolLecithinMagnesium SulfatePhenoxyethanolPistacia Lentiscus Gum/Pistacia Lentiscus GumPolysilicone-11Potassium SorbatePropylene CarbonateRhododendron Ferrugineum ExtractSilica Dimethyl SilylateSodium HyaluronateTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateTetrasodium EDTATribeheninTriethoxycaprylylsilaneIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)Titanium Dioxide

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

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

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel

Isododecane

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

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

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

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

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

Hexyl Laurate

Light ester emollient for silky feel; 1-5%, monitor oxidative stability

Dimethicone

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

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Alcohol

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

BHT

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Cocos Nucifera Water/Cocos Nucifera Water

Coconut water; natural moisturizer with electrolytes, acidic pH, prone to oxidation.

Diphenyl Dimethicone

Silicone for emollience and antistatic; used in hair and skin care, check compatibility with other silicones

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Magnesium Sulfate

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Pistacia Lentiscus Gum/Pistacia Lentiscus Gum

Frankincense gum; natural thickener/antioxidant, poor water solubility, requires emulsification.

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Propylene Carbonate

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

Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract

Rhododendron ferrugineum extract, fragrance and skin protection; may contain natural pigments, watch for batch color variance.

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Tetrasodium EDTA

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

Tribehenin

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

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

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