Revlon Candid Foundation ingredients list

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. Eau
2. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Dimethicone
4. Phenyl Trimethicone
5. PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
6. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
7. Butylene Glycol
8. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
9. Polysilicone-11
10. HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
11. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
12. Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate
13. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
14. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
15. Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
16. Disteardimonium Hectorite
17. Ethylene brassylate
18. Laureth-7
19. Lecithin
20. Magnesium sulfate
21. Methicone
22. Mica
23. Polyglyceryl-3-Diisostearate
24. Pullulan
25. Sclerotium Gum
26. Silica
27. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
28. Sodium carrageenan
29. Tetrasodium EDTA
30. Tocopherol
31. Tocopheryl Acetate
32. Triethyl citrate
33. Xanthan Gum
34. Caprylyl Glycol
35. Titanium Dioxide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

ANTIFOAMING

DimethiconePhenyl TrimethiconeTrimethylsiloxysilicate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

OPACIFYING

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

ANTICAKING

HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Other ingredients

EauPolysilicone-11Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractAluminum starch octenylsuccinateCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractDimethicone/PEG-10/15 CrosspolymerDisteardimonium HectoriteEthylene brassylateLaureth-7LecithinMagnesium sulfateMethiconeMicaPolyglyceryl-3-DiisostearatePullulanSclerotium GumSilicaSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateSodium carrageenanTetrasodium EDTATocopherolTocopheryl AcetateTriethyl citrateXanthan GumCaprylyl GlycolTitanium Dioxide

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Ingredients explained

Eau

Not decoded yet

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Dimethicone

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

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

PEG-modified silicone with emulsifying and conditioning properties; ensure low dioxane levels in finished goods.

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

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

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Hydrophobic wax for anti-caking; improves slip in powders and cushions

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate

Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

Silicone/PEG crosspolymer for film forming and viscosity; low irritation; PEG debate at high conc

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Ethylene brassylate

Ethylene brassylate for fragrance and toning; potential sensitizer

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Lecithin

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

Magnesium sulfate

Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.

Methicone

Volatile silicone offering slip and antistatic properties; inert at high purity, check cyclic isomer limits

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Polyglyceryl-3-Diisostearate

Not decoded yet

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

Silica

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

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Sodium carrageenan

Seaweed-derived thickener and stabilizer, 0.5-1.5% adjusts viscosity; sensitive to ions, test compatibility with cationic surfactants.

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

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

Triethyl citrate

Solvent/plasticizer at 1–10%; provides fresh feel, slight citrus scent

Xanthan Gum

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Titanium Dioxide

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