coverfx Mattifying Primer

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. Cyclopentasiloxane
2. Salix Nigra Bark Extract
3. Water/Eau
4. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
7. Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
8. Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
9. Glycerin
10. Dimethicone
11. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
12. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
13. Squalane
14. Phenyl Methicone
15. Saccharum Officinarum Extract\Extrait De Canne À Sucre
16. Bisabolol
17. Caprylyl Glycol
18. Tocopherol
19. Dimethiconol
20. Phenoxyethanol
21. PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
22. Acer Saccharum Extract
23. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
24. Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
25. Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
26. Phytosphingosine
27. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
28. Ethyl Linoleate
29. Ethyl Linolenate
30. Ethyl Oleate
31. Carbomer
32. Silica
33. Polysorbate 20
34. Oleanolic Acid
35. Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
36. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
37. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneBis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone

SKIN PROTECTING

Salix Nigra Bark Extract

溶剂

Water/Eau

EMULSION STABILISING

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract

Other ingredients

GlycerinDimethiconeCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeSqualanePhenyl MethiconeSaccharum Officinarum Extract\Extrait De Canne À SucreBisabololCaprylyl GlycolTocopherolDimethiconolPhenoxyethanolPEG-60 Almond GlyceridesAcer Saccharum ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractEnantia Chlorantha Bark ExtractCitrus Limon Fruit ExtractPhytosphingosineTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateEthyl LinoleateEthyl LinolenateEthyl OleateCarbomerSilicaPolysorbate 20Oleanolic AcidNordihydroguaiaretic AcidPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

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Ingredients explained

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Salix Nigra Bark Extract

Black willow bark extract with natural salicylic acid precursors; for soothing and exfoliation, test on sensitive skin at low levels.

Water/Eau

Water as base solvent; no irritation, but requires preservatives to prevent microbial growth.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Butylene Glycol

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

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone

Modified silicone emulsifier 0.5-5%; emollient/cleansing, PEG & silicone

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract

Bilberry extract; anthocyanin rich; gentle antioxid/conditioning, no pub comed data

Glycerin

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

Dimethicone

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Phenyl Methicone

Volatile silicone for gloss and slip; low irritation at typical cosmetic levels

Saccharum Officinarum Extract\Extrait De Canne À Sucre

Not decoded yet

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Tocopherol

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

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Phenoxyethanol

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

PEG-60 Almond Glycerides

Gentle almond-based PEG emulsifier; good for sensitive skin, monitor PEG hydrolysis

Acer Saccharum Extract

Maple extract; NMF/AA source; gentle humectant, no public irritant/comedogenic data

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.

Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract

Enantia chlorantha bark; traditional African herb for skin. Very limited data; require supplier safety dossier.

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Lemon fruit extract for fragrance and occlusive moisturizing; contains furanocoumarins, photosensitivity caution advised.

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Ethyl Linoleate

Fatty acid ester emollient for dryness; prone to oxidation, requires light protection.

Ethyl Linolenate

Not decoded yet

Ethyl Oleate

Light emollient ester, fast absorption for oily skin; may contain fragrance traces

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Silica

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

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Oleanolic Acid

Oleanolic acid derived from rose petals; terpene compound with floral scent used as a skin conditioning agent.

Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid

Lipid peroxide scavenger, BHT alternative; low dose (0.1–0.25%), check photostability

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

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