smashbox Oil & Shine Control Matte Primer

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. Water\Aqua\Eau
2. Dimethicone
3. Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
4. Methyl Trimethicone
5. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Hamamelis Virginiana Water
8. Calcium Carbonate
9. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
10. Tocopherol
11. Tocopheryl Acetate
12. Sodium Hyaluronate
13. Laminaria Saccharina Extract
14. Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
15. Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
16. Glycerin
17. Ethylhexylglycerin
18. Betaine
19. Acetyl Glucosamine
20. Isononyl Isononanoate
21. Butyl Avocadate
22. Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone
23. Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
24. Zinc Pca
25. Isohexadecane
26. Silica
27. Nylon-12
28. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
29. Hydroxyapatite
30. Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
31. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
32. Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
33. Sodium Chloride
34. Polysorbate 80
35. Salicylic Acid
36. Coconut Acid
37. BHT
38. Phenoxyethanol
39. Benzoic Acid
40. Potassium Sorbate
41. Zinc Oxide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains parabensContains PEG

Formulation view Matte primer using silicone system for slip, calcium carbonate for oil absorption, and witch hazel water for soothing. Includes humectants and oil-absorbing powders. Ideal for oil control on oily skin. Note: Silicones and powders require pre-emulsification for compatibility; lightweight feel.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water\Aqua\Eau

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

HAIR CONDITIONING

Methyl Trimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ASTRINGENT

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

ABRASIVE

Calcium Carbonate

Other ingredients

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerTocopherolTocopheryl AcetateSodium HyaluronateLaminaria Saccharina ExtractTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp ExtractHydrolyzed Soy ProteinGlycerinEthylhexylglycerinBetaineAcetyl GlucosamineIsononyl IsononanoateButyl AvocadatePolyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane DimethiconePolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeZinc PcaIsohexadecaneSilicaNylon-12Synthetic FluorphlogopiteHydroxyapatiteLauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate CrosspolymerTrimethylsiloxysilicateAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerSodium ChloridePolysorbate 80Salicylic AcidCoconut AcidBHTPhenoxyethanolBenzoic AcidPotassium SorbateZinc Oxide

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Ingredients explained

Water\Aqua\Eau

Solvent and diluent; the base for most aqueous formulations.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

Rheology-modifying silicone polymer for suspension and feel; requires silicone-compatible system

Methyl Trimethicone

Methyl trimethicone, light volatile silicone; non-comedogenic, good powder compatibility.

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.

Butylene Glycol

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

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated

Calcium Carbonate

Mineral particle used as abrasive or white filler; particle size dictates feel, control pH for oral use

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Laminaria Saccharina Extract

Seaweed-derived hydrating skin protectant rich in polysaccharides; filter to prevent microbial contamination

Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract

Tremella extract; strong humectant and antioxidant; water-soluble, suitable for anti-aging.

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Hydrolyzed soy protein for hydration and antistatic effect; soy is a common allergen requiring labeling, low comedogenicity.

Glycerin

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Acetyl Glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Butyl Avocadate

Butyrate ester from avocado oil, light non-greasy emollient with low comedogenicity; better oxidative stability than pure avocado oil.

Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone

Non-ionic surfactant/emulsifier for silicone systems; improves spreadability and cleansing with a light texture.

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Water-soluble silicone conditioning agent providing smooth, non-greasy feel; suitable for both hair and skin

Zinc Pca

Zinc salt for sebum control and antimicrobial; often paired with PCA sodium, high levels may cause sensitization

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Silica

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

Nylon-12

Not decoded yet

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.

Hydroxyapatite

Mineral abrasive/bulking agent; gentle physical exfoliant for oral care.

Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer

Film-forming crosspolymer for strong hair hold; low levels yield weak fixation.

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

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

Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

Polyacrylamide-based thickener with strong emulsion stabilizing power; strict control of residual monomer levels is required.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Coconut Acid

Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsifying; strong surfactant, watch for over-drying in dry skin.

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.

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