sephora Matte Perfection Tinted Moisturizer
sephora Sephora Matte Perfection Tinted Moisturizer lists 29 ingredients on its label, 28 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.
- Aqua
- Dimethicone
- Talc
- Ci 77891
- Silica
- Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
- Glycerin
- Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
- Isododecane
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sodium Chloride
- Ethylene Brassylate
- Magnesium Sulfate
- Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Sodium Dehydroacetate
- Hydrogen Dimethicone
- Potassium Sorbate
- Ci 77492
- Quaternium-18 Hectorite
- Benzoic Acid
- Aluminum Hydroxide
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Ci 77491
- Propylene Carbonate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Ci 77499
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- ABRASIVE
- TalcSilica
- COLORANT · 限制 IV
- Ci 77891
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
Other ingredients
PolymethylsilsesquioxaneHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone CrosspolymerIsododecanePhenoxyethanolSodium ChlorideEthylene BrassylateMagnesium SulfateDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerSodium DehydroacetateHydrogen DimethiconePotassium SorbateCi 77492Quaternium-18 HectoriteBenzoic AcidAluminum HydroxideTriethoxycaprylylsilaneDehydroacetic AcidCi 77491Propylene CarbonateEthylhexylglycerinCi 77499
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Talc | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 III/59 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Ci 77891 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/143 | 0 · – | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polymethylsilsesquioxane | OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer | ANTICAKING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isododecane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylene Brassylate | FRAGRANCE, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Magnesium Sulfate | BULKING | 0 · – | Green |
| Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Dehydroacetate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Hydrogen Dimethicone | FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Ci 77492 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/136 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Quaternium-18 Hectorite | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Aluminum Hydroxide | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethoxycaprylylsilane | BINDING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Ci 77491 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/135 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Carbonate | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77499 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/137 | — | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Talc
- Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.
- Ci 77891
- Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
- Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
- Light emollient ester, non-greasy, improves product spreadability.
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.
- Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
- Hydrophobic wax for anti-caking; improves slip in powders and cushions
- Isododecane
- Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Ethylene Brassylate
- Ethylene brassylate for fragrance and toning; potential sensitizer
- Magnesium Sulfate
- Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.
- 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.
- Sodium Dehydroacetate
- Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.
- Hydrogen Dimethicone
- Hydrogenated dimethicone for film-forming and slip; low volatility, rich feel for dry skin
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Ci 77492
- Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.
- Quaternium-18 Hectorite
- Not decoded yet
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Aluminum Hydroxide
- Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Ci 77491
- Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.
- Propylene Carbonate
- Inert solvent and viscosity modifier; often used as penetration enhancer, mild at low levels
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Ci 77499
- Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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