e-l-f e.l.f. Glitter Mask
e-l-f e.l.f. Glitter Mask lists 21 ingredients on its label, 18 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
- Polyvinyl Alcohol
- Polyethylene Terephthalate
- Charcoal Powder
- Polyurethane-35
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
- Butylene Glycol
- Pentylene Glycol
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polysilicon-1
- Xanthan Gum
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Aluminum
- Fragrance
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Disodium EDTA
- Phenoxyethanol
- Tromethamine
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- FILM FORMING
- Polyvinyl AlcoholPolyethylene Terephthalate
- ABRASIVE
- Charcoal Powder
- FRAGRANCE
- Dipropylene Glycol
- ANTI-SEBUM
- Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Limnanthes Alba Seed OilLavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Other ingredients
Polyurethane-35Butylene GlycolPentylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolPolysilicon-1Xanthan GumAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerAluminumFragranceHydroxyacetophenoneDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolTromethamine
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyvinyl Alcohol | FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyethylene Terephthalate | FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Charcoal Powder | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyurethane-35 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dipropylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Extract | ANTI-SEBUM, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysilicon-1 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aluminum | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tromethamine | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/61 | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Polyvinyl Alcohol
- Film/viscosity agent for masks/cleansers; water-soluble, forms flexible film
- Polyethylene Terephthalate
- Polyester microcrystals for film forming; strict particle size control, EU ban in rinsing-off fluids/lotions
- Charcoal Powder
- Charcoal; adsorbs impurities/oil for cleansers, provides opacity, can be drying or matte.
- Polyurethane-35
- Not decoded yet
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG
- Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
- Botanical extract for astringent and sebum control; mild irritation risk for sensitive skin at high concentrations.
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
- Lavender flower water with精油 components for soothing; contains essential oil, **includes 26 listed allergens** (e.g., linalool), caution for sensitive skin.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Polysilicon-1
- Not decoded yet
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Aluminum
- Not decoded yet
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Tromethamine
- pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required
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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