Too Faced born this way matte 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\Aqua\Eau
2. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
4. Methyl Trimethicone
5. Butylene Glycol
6. PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
7. Magnesium Sulfate
8. Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
9. Tribehenin
10. Phenyl Trimethicone
11. Silica
12. Sodium Hyaluronate
13. Tocopheryl Acetate
14. Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
15. Cocos Nucifera Liquid Endosperm
16. Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
17. Glycerin
18. Lecithin
19. Dimethicone
20. Methicone
21. Disodium Phosphate
22. Xanthan Gum
23. Propylene Carbonate
24. Disteardimonium Hectorite
25. Cellulose Gum
26. Laureth-7
27. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
28. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
29. Sodium Dehydroacetate
30. Phenoxyethanol
31. Mica
32. Titanium Dioxide
33. Iron Oxides
34. Iron Oxides
35. Iron Oxides

Highlights

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

Formulation view Matte foundation using volatile silicones and silica for oil control and dry finish. Includes redwood and coconut juice. Best for oily skin. Factory view: Precise ratio of siloxanes to powders is critical to ensure lightweight texture and long-lasting coverage without dryness.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water\Aqua\Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

ANTIFOAMING

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Methyl Trimethicone

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG/PPG-18/18 DimethiconePolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

BULKING

Magnesium Sulfate

Other ingredients

TribeheninPhenyl TrimethiconeSilicaSodium HyaluronateTocopheryl AcetateCocos Nucifera Fruit JuiceCocos Nucifera Liquid EndospermRhododendron Ferrugineum ExtractGlycerinLecithinDimethiconeMethiconeDisodium PhosphateXanthan GumPropylene CarbonateDisteardimonium HectoriteCellulose GumLaureth-7PolymethylsilsesquioxanePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateSodium DehydroacetatePhenoxyethanolMicaTitanium DioxideIron OxidesIron OxidesIron Oxides

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water\Aqua\Eau

Solvent and diluent; the base for most aqueous formulations.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

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

Methyl Trimethicone

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

Butylene Glycol

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

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG siloxane; emulsifier/thickener; low irrit, watch PEG total conc limits

Magnesium Sulfate

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

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Mild emulsifier for low-foam systems; suitable for sensitive skin.

Tribehenin

Waxy emollient providing slip; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidant system; good for dry skin.

Phenyl Trimethicone

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

Silica

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice

Coconut water containing minerals and amino acids; acts as humectant and hair conditioner, requires preservatives due to high sugar content.

Cocos Nucifera Liquid Endosperm

Coconut oil with fragrance and conditioning properties; strong occlusive, highly comedogenic, use cautiously for oily skin.

Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract

Rhododendron ferrugineum extract, fragrance and skin protection; may contain natural pigments, watch for batch color variance.

Glycerin

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

Lecithin

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

Dimethicone

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

Methicone

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

Disodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.

Xanthan Gum

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

Propylene Carbonate

Inert solvent and viscosity modifier; often used as penetration enhancer, mild at low levels

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Cellulose Gum

Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

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

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.

Sodium Dehydroacetate

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

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.

Iron Oxides

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

Iron Oxides

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

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