estee-lauder Estée Lauder Powder Foundation
estee-lauder Estée Lauder Powder Foundation lists 29 ingredients on its label, 29 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.
- Boron Nitride
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
- Silica
- Calcium Silicate
- Isostearyl Neopentanoate
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Dimethicone
- Methicone
- Phenyl Trimethicone
- Talc
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Trimethylsiloxysilicate
- Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
- Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Hexylene Glycol
- Zinc Stearate
- Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Mica
- Titanium Dioxide
- Iron Oxides
- Iron Oxides
- Iron Oxides
- Bismuth Oxychloride
- Carmine
- Chromium Hydroxide Green
- Chromium
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derived
Key ingredients
- BULKING
- Boron Nitride
- OPACIFYING
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
- ABRASIVE
- Silica
- ABSORBENT
- Calcium Silicate
- BINDING
- Isostearyl Neopentanoate
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
Other ingredients
MethiconePhenyl TrimethiconeTalcTriethoxycaprylylsilaneTrimethylsiloxysilicateMethyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerSodium Lauroyl AspartateCaprylyl GlycolHexylene GlycolZinc StearateIsopropyl Titanium TriisostearatePhenoxyethanolMicaTitanium DioxideIron OxidesIron OxidesIron OxidesBismuth OxychlorideCarmineChromium Hydroxide GreenChromium
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boron Nitride | BULKING, SLIP MODIFIER | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polymethylsilsesquioxane | OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Calcium Silicate | ABSORBENT, BULKING, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isostearyl Neopentanoate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methicone | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Phenyl Trimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| Talc | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 III/59 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Triethoxycaprylylsilane | BINDING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trimethylsiloxysilicate | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer | FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Stearate | ANTICAKING, COLORANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 IV/150 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bismuth Oxychloride | 着色剂 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Carmine | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Chromium Hydroxide Green | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chromium | COLORANT · 限制 II/97 | — | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Boron Nitride
- Flake-shaped inorganic filler for slip and bulk in powders; control particle size to minimize inhalation risk
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.
- Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
- Ester emollient for silky feel and thickening; 1-5%, avoid acidic systems
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Calcium Silicate
- Mineral pigment and absorbent; provides opacity and texture, inert, suitable for powders and foundations.
- Isostearyl Neopentanoate
- Isostearyl neopentanoate; ester-based emulsion stabilizer and humectant; light texture, improves spreadability.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Methicone
- Volatile silicone offering slip and antistatic properties; inert at high purity, check cyclic isomer limits
- Phenyl Trimethicone
- Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue
- Talc
- Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.
- Trimethylsiloxysilicate
- Silicate powder, oil-absorbing emollient; insoluble, high levels feel powdery.
- Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
- MMA crosspolymer for durable water-soluble film; high doses may create occlusion
- Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate
- Sodium lauroyl aspartate, a gentle amino acid surfactant for cleansing and hair care; low irritation, suitable for sensitive skin.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- Zinc Stearate
- Powder slip and dispersing agent for cosmetic powders; insoluble in water/oil.
- Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
- Titanium isostearate complex for UVB absorption and emulsification aid; photostable, low irritancy, low comedogenicity.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Iron Oxides
- Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.
- Iron Oxides
- Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.
- Iron Oxides
- Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.
- Bismuth Oxychloride
- White pigment at 5–20%; for makeup coverage, may cause sensitivity in some
- Carmine
- Natural red colorant (cochineal); may trigger reactions in those with insect protein allergy
- Chromium Hydroxide Green
- Green colorant used for product aesthetics; purely a pigment.
- Chromium
- Chromium element, used as trace additive or stabilizer. Strictly control dosage to prevent allergy or discoloration.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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