milani Soft Focus Glow Complexion Enhancer

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
2. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3. Dimethicone
4. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
5. Propylene Glycol
6. Steareth-2
7. Stearic Acid
8. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
9. Mica
10. Steareth-21
11. Glyceryl Stearate
12. Boron Nitride
13. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
14. Stearyl Alcohol
15. Lecithin
16. Xanthan Gum
17. Disodium EDTA
18. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
19. Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
20. Sodium Hyaluronate
21. Phenoxyethanol
22. Ethylhexylglycerin
23. Disodium Oleamido Mipa-Sulfosuccinate
24. Potassium Hydroxide
25. Glycerin
26. Sorbitol
27. Laminaria Digitata Extract
28. Caprylyl Glycol
29. Diatomaceous Earth
30. Glyceryl Caprylate
31. Butylene Glycol
32. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
33. Titanium Dioxide
34. Iron Oxides
35. Bismuth Oxychloride

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

ANTICAKING

Mica

Other ingredients

Steareth-2Steareth-21Glyceryl StearateBoron NitrideMagnesium Aluminum SilicateStearyl AlcoholLecithinXanthan GumDisodium EDTAPolymethylsilsesquioxaneRosa Centifolia Flower WaterSodium HyaluronatePhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinDisodium Oleamido Mipa-SulfosuccinatePotassium HydroxideGlycerinSorbitolLaminaria Digitata ExtractCaprylyl GlycolDiatomaceous EarthGlyceryl CaprylateButylene GlycolCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractTitanium DioxideIron OxidesBismuth Oxychloride

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Dimethicone

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

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Steareth-2

Not decoded yet

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Steareth-21

Not decoded yet

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Boron Nitride

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

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Lecithin

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Rosa Centifolia Flower Water

Distilled rose water for soothing; aqueous phase with trace volatile allergens

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Disodium Oleamido Mipa-Sulfosuccinate

Not decoded yet

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Glycerin

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

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Seaweed extract for skin protection; moderate concentration to avoid osmotic irritation.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous earth for oil absorption/opacification at 1–5%; high surface area, handle dust carefully.

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Butylene Glycol

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

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

Titanium Dioxide

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

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Bismuth Oxychloride

White pigment at 5–20%; for makeup coverage, may cause sensitivity in some

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