caia Front Row Foundation

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. Dimethicone
3. Methyl Trimethicone
4. Alcohol
5. Glycerin
6. Isododecane
7. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
8. PEG-10 Dimethicone
9. Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer Ethylcarbamate
10. Boron Nitride
11. Disteardimonium Hectorite
12. Sodium Chloride
13. Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 ^ Crosspolymer
14. Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate
15. Trimethylsiloxysilylcarbamoyl Pullulan
16. Potassium Sorbate
17. Sodium Dehydroacetate
18. Lauryl Dimethicone
19. Alumina
20. Tocopheryl Acetate
21. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
22. Zea Mays Oil
23. [Zea Mays Oil]
24. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
25. C20-24 Olefin
26. Hydrogen Dimethicone
27. Dipropylene Glycol
28. Sodium Citrate
29. Lecithin
30. Tocopherol
31. Centella Asiatica Extract
32. Vegetable Oil
33. Withania Somnifera Root Extract
34. Vitex Agnus Castus Extract
35. Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
36. Cyclodextrin
37. BHT
38. Ci 77891
39. Ci 77491
40. Ci 77492
41. Ci 77499

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains alcoholContains mineral oilContains PEG

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTIFOAMING

DimethiconeAlcohol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Methyl TrimethiconePEG-10 Dimethicone

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Isododecane

BULKING

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Other ingredients

Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer EthylcarbamateBoron NitrideDisteardimonium HectoriteSodium ChlorideDimethicone/PEG-10/15 ^ CrosspolymerDi-C12-13 Alkyl TartrateTrimethylsiloxysilylcarbamoyl PullulanPotassium SorbateSodium DehydroacetateLauryl DimethiconeAluminaTocopheryl AcetateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideZea Mays Oil[Zea Mays Oil]TriethoxycaprylylsilaneC20-24 OlefinHydrogen DimethiconeDipropylene GlycolSodium CitrateLecithinTocopherolCentella Asiatica ExtractVegetable OilWithania Somnifera Root ExtractVitex Agnus Castus ExtractAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateCyclodextrinBHTCi 77891Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Dimethicone

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

Methyl Trimethicone

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

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Glycerin

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

Isododecane

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

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

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

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.

Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer Ethylcarbamate

Silicone-based copolymer film former; provides slip and water resistance, accumulates.

Boron Nitride

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

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 ^ Crosspolymer

Not decoded yet

Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate

Di-alkyl tartrate, mild emollient; low comedogenic risk, suitable for sensitive skin.

Trimethylsiloxysilylcarbamoyl Pullulan

Not decoded yet

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Dehydroacetate

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

Lauryl Dimethicone

Lauryl dimethicone, smooth silicone at 0.5–3%; gives non-greasy gloss and feel, non-comedogenic.

Alumina

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Zea Mays Oil

Corn oil; light emollient and stabilizer. Low comedogenic rating (1). Use at 2-5% as carrier.

[Zea Mays Oil]

Not decoded yet

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

C20-24 Olefin

Synthetic olefin wax for melting point and spreadability adjustment; non-mineral oil origin, low comedogenic risk

Hydrogen Dimethicone

Hydrogenated dimethicone for film-forming and slip; low volatility, rich feel for dry skin

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Lecithin

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

Tocopherol

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

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Vegetable Oil

Generic vegetable oils for hair/skin conditioning; specify oil type and oxidative stability.

Withania Somnifera Root Extract

Ashwagandha root extract; soothing and repair, suits stress-related sensitive skin

Vitex Agnus Castus Extract

Agnus-castus extract for astringency; phytoestrogenic activity, avoid in pregnant/hormone-sensitive users.

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Vitamin C ester antioxidant; more stable than ascorbic acid but still light-sensitive.

Cyclodextrin

Cyclodextrin; used as a stabilizer or solubilizer to improve solubility of active ingredients and fragrances

BHT

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

Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

Ci 77491

Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.

Ci 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

Ci 77499

Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.