Aqua Luminous Perfecting Foundation (Fair)

• WaterSolvent
• DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
• Phenyl TrimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning, Antifoaming Agent
• GlycerinSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant

  Ingredient Notes

  In a lab study, Malassezia was unable to grow on glycerin without the presence of fatty acids in the agar, indicating that it is not a fungal acne trigger.

  EWG2

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Glycerol
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18510666
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11301638
  • https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/6/3/45
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29737895
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4128616
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC118058/
  • https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022202X15498574
  • http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-ZHYY201307007.htm
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25134312/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5137500/
• Ethylhexyl PalmitateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Emollient, Fragrance

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRSQ
• Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridesSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Emollient, Antioxidant
• IsododecaneSolvent, Perfuming, Emollient, Fragrance
• Polyglyceryl-6 PolyricinoleateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Pentylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning
• Octyldodecyl NeopentanoateSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• Polysilicone-11Film Forming
• LecithinSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying, Antistatic Agent
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E)CautionAntioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive,

  Ingredient Notes

  Depending on the source, Tocopherols may be UNSAFE. The Synthetic versions without trace amounts of soybean oil are okay. Patch testing recommended.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Vitamin-E
  • https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/tocopherol
• Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbateSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Enteromorpha Compressa ExtractSkin Protecting
• Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin-Conditioning Agent - Miscellaneous,Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Yeast ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Sea Salt ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
• Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
• Methyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerViscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming
• SilicaViscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent
• Polyglyceryl-2 IsostearateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRSQ
• Decyl GlucosideSurfactant, Emulsion Stabilizing, Cleansing
• SqualaneSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting
• PolymethylsilsesquioxaneOpacifying
• Hydrogenated LecithinSkin Conditioning, Surfactant, Emulsifying, Suspending Agent- Nonsurfactant
• TromethamineMasking, Fragrance, pH Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• PhospholipidsSkin Conditioning
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• PanthenolSkin Conditioning, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Stearoyl InulinSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying
• Sodium BenzoateMasking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anti-corrosive
• SimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Anti-foaming Agent
• Hydroxystearic AcidFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying, Cleansing

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Palmitic AcidFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Fragrance, Opacifying, Sufactant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  Avoid if you have sensitivities to Malassezia or Prone to Fungal Acne Outbreaks. In vitro, this Ingredient actually caused Malasseizi to grow rapidly in as little as 24-48hrs. So Avoid!

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
• PhytantriolAnticaking Agent, Hair Conditioning Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent, Humectant
• Stearic AcidFungal Acne TriggerMasking, Fragrance, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Sufactant, Refatting

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Aluminum DimyristateViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent
• Disodium Stearoyl GlutamateSkin Conditioning, Surfactant, Hair Conditioning
• Sodium AnisateAntimicrobial, Flavoring Agent
• Sodium LevulinateSkin Conditioning
• Saccharomyces/Magnesium FermentSkin Conditioning
• Saccharomyces/Copper FermentSkin Conditioning
• Saccharomyces/Silicon FermentSkin Conditioning
• Saccharomyces/Zinc FermentSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Saccharomyces/Iron FermentSkin Conditioning
• Disteardimonium HectoriteViscosity Controlling, Stabilising
• TriethoxycaprylylsilaneBinding Agent, Binding
• Potassium SorbateFragrance, Preservative
• Hexylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Emulsifying
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
• MicaOpacifying, Cosmetic Colorant
• Titanium DioxideUv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying, Cosmetic Colorant
• Iron OxidesColorant, Cosmetic Colorant, Pigment
• CI 77499Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant

Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.