Sheer Glow Foundation

• CyclopentasiloxaneSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning
• WaterSolvent
• Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing 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/
• DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
• TriethylhexanoinSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Emollient, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Refatting
• Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerViscosity Controlling
• PEG-10 DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
• Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3Skin Conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling, Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning, Cleansing
• Disteardimonium HectoriteViscosity Controlling, Stabilising
• Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Paeonia Albiflora Root ExtractSkin Conditioning
• 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
• Ascorbyl GlucosideAntioxidant
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
• Sorbitan SesquiisostearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Sodium GlutamateSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning
• PolymethylsilsesquioxaneOpacifying
• 1-Methyl-Hydantoin-2-ImideSkin Conditioning
• Sodium DehydroacetatePreservative, Fungicide, Plasticizer
• Polysilicone-2Antifoaming Agent, Hair Conditioning Agent, Antifoaming, Hair Conditioning
• Aluminum HydroxideEmollient, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Skin Protecting, Opacifying
• TriethoxycaprylylsilaneBinding Agent, Binding
• Glucosyl HesperidinSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
• Benzoic AcidMasking, Fragrance, Bulking Agent, Ph Adjuster, Preservative
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• CI 77491Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant
• Iron OxidesColorant, Cosmetic Colorant, Pigment
• Titanium DioxideUv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying, Cosmetic Colorant

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