esqa Flawless Powder Foundation (New Formula)
esqa Esqa Flawless Powder Foundation (New Formula) lists 20 ingredients on its label, 20 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.
- Mica
- Talc
- Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
- Polyethylene
- Silica
- Phenyl Trimethicone
- Octyldodecanol
- Isononyl Isononanoate
- Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Dimethicone
- Lauroyl Lysine
- Phenoxyethanol
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Titanium Dioxide
- Yellow Iron Oxide
- Red Iron Oxide
- Black Iron Oxide
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains silicones
Key ingredients
- ANTICAKING
- Mica
- ABRASIVE
- TalcPolyethyleneSilica
- FILM FORMING
- Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
- ANTIFOAMING
- Phenyl Trimethicone
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Octyldodecanol
- ANTISTATIC
- Isononyl Isononanoate
Other ingredients
Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid EstersCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideTriethoxycaprylylsilaneDimethiconeLauroyl LysinePhenoxyethanol1,2-HexanediolEthylhexylglycerinTitanium DioxideYellow Iron OxideRed Iron OxideBlack Iron Oxide
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Talc | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 III/59 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer | FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyethylene | ABRASIVE, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenyl Trimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| Octyldodecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isononyl Isononanoate | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters | HAIR CONDITIONING, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethoxycaprylylsilane | BINDING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauroyl Lysine | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 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 |
| Yellow Iron Oxide | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Red Iron Oxide | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Black Iron Oxide | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Talc
- Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.
- Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
- MMA crosspolymer for durable water-soluble film; high doses may create occlusion
- Polyethylene
- Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Phenyl Trimethicone
- Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue
- Octyldodecanol
- Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.
- Isononyl Isononanoate
- Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions
- Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
- Lightweight emollient; smooth, non-greasy feel; used as emollient/plasticizer; low comedogenicity.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Lauroyl Lysine
- Lauroyl lysine, amino-acid surfactant derivative, mild foaming; often blended to lower irritation.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Yellow Iron Oxide
- Inorganic yellow pigment for color and coverage; physically stable, generally non-irritating and non-comedogenic in cosmetics.
- Red Iron Oxide
- Iron oxide red, mineral pigment for color; inert, no significant irritation or sensitization.
- Black Iron Oxide
- Black iron oxide colorant, non-irritating; powder settling/dispersibility needed, low concentration use
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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