manhattan The Multi-tasker Concealer

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. Aqua
2. Isododecane
3. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
7. Talc
8. Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
9. Acrylates Crosspolymer
10. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
11. Magnesium Sulfate
12. Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
13. Boron Nitride
14. Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer
15. Tribehenin
16. Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
17. Disteardimonium Hectorite
18. Lecithin
19. Laureth-7
20. Alumina
21. Phenoxyethanol
22. Trihydroxystearin
23. Chlorphenesin
24. Propylene Carbonate
25. Xanthan Gum
26. Alcohol Denat
27. Glycerin
28. Tocopheryl Acetate
29. Disodium EDTA
30. Disodium Deceth-6 Sulfosuccinate
31. Silica
32. Sodium PCA
33. Urea
34. Laureth-30
35. Sodium Dehydroacetate
36. Trehalose
37. Hexylene Glycol
38. Polyquaternium-51
39. Caprylyl Glycol
40. Triacetin
41. Sodium Hyaluronate
42. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
43. Titanium Dioxide
44. Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
45. Ci 77492
46. Ci 77499)]

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains PEGContains alcoholContains sulfates

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

IsododecaneCyclopentasiloxaneCetearyl Ethylhexanoate

ANTIFOAMING

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

ABRASIVE

Talc

Other ingredients

Acrylates CrosspolymerDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerMagnesium SulfateBis-PEG/PPG-14/14 DimethiconeBoron NitrideAmmonium Acrylates CopolymerTribeheninIsopropyl Titanium TriisostearateDisteardimonium HectoriteLecithinLaureth-7AluminaPhenoxyethanolTrihydroxystearinChlorphenesinPropylene CarbonateXanthan GumAlcohol DenatGlycerinTocopheryl AcetateDisodium EDTADisodium Deceth-6 SulfosuccinateSilicaSodium PCAUreaLaureth-30Sodium DehydroacetateTrehaloseHexylene GlycolPolyquaternium-51Caprylyl GlycolTriacetinSodium HyaluronatePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateTitanium DioxideIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)]

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Isododecane

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Silicate powder, oil-absorbing emollient; insoluble, high levels feel powdery.

Butylene Glycol

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

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

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

Talc

Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.

Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Cetearyl ester for emollience/stabilizing; light texture, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.

Acrylates Crosspolymer

Acrylates crosspolymer; absorbent and suspending agent

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.

Magnesium Sulfate

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

Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone

Modified silicone emulsifier 0.5-5%; emollient/cleansing, PEG & silicone

Boron Nitride

Flake-shaped inorganic filler for slip and bulk in powders; control particle size to minimize inhalation risk

Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer

Synthetic polymer for film forming, thickening, and antistatic; requires pH adjustment.

Tribehenin

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

Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate

Titanium isostearate complex for UVB absorption and emulsification aid; photostable, low irritancy, low comedogenicity.

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Lecithin

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

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Alumina

Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Trihydroxystearin

Polyol thickener and humectant; water-soluble, improves viscosity and basic conditioning

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Propylene Carbonate

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

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Disodium Deceth-6 Sulfosuccinate

Anionic surfactant for foaming and cleansing; mild, suitable for sensitive skin, avoid cationic incompatibility

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Laureth-30

Not decoded yet

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Hexylene Glycol

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

Polyquaternium-51

Not decoded yet

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Triacetin

Triglyceride acetate solvent/plasticizer; low viscosity, high volatility, may dry skin if unbalanced.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.

Titanium Dioxide

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

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

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