e-l-f e.l.f. Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer
e-l-f e.l.f. Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer lists 23 ingredients on its label, 21 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.
- Water
- Butylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- PEG-150 Distearate
- Polysorbate 80
- Niacinamide
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
- Mentha Piperita Leaf Water
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water
- Pentylene Glycol
- Trideceth-9
- Menthol
- PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Phenoxyethanol
- Propylene Glycol
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Fragrance
- Disodium EDTA
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains parabensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Water-based gel primer utilizing glycerin and butylene glycol for hydration, with PEG-150 distearate for slip. Niacinamide and sodium ascorbyl phosphate target radiance, while menthol and rosemary water add cooling. A multi-component preservative system ensures safety. Ideal for combination to oily skin. Formulator's note: Balance between the cooling sensation of menthol and potential irritation from fragrance requires caution for sensitive skin types.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene GlycolSodium Hyaluronate
- DENATURANT
- GlycerinPolysorbate 80
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-150 Distearate
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Other ingredients
Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem WaterMentha Piperita Leaf WaterRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf WaterPentylene GlycolTrideceth-9MentholPEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 EtherPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPhenoxyethanolPropylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolEthylhexylglycerinCaprylyl GlycolFragranceDisodium EDTA
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-150 Distearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Polysorbate 80 | DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Mentha Piperita Leaf Water | SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water | FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trideceth-9 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Menthol | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SOOTHING · 限制 III/338 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether | LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- PEG-150 Distearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier; PEG-based; mild comedogenic risk.
- Polysorbate 80
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
- Not decoded yet
- Mentha Piperita Leaf Water
- Peppermint leaf water for cooling and scent; high levels may irritate skin or mucous membranes
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water
- Rosemary leaf water for mild scenting/antimicrobial support; natural actives require microbial stability checks
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Trideceth-9
- Not decoded yet
- Menthol
- Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes
- PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
- PEG-modified polymer for light stabilization and thickening. PEG chain may cause irritation or sensitization.
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- 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
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
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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