Duo Mat Powder Foundation
The Make Up For Ever Duo Mat Powder Foundation is a misc. Our analysis of its 28 ingredients (22 low-risk) rates it Excellent (95/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
3
|
A
|
Talc
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Skin Protecting, Slip Modifier) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
2
|
|
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Magnesium Stearate
(Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Colorant, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Cosmetic Colorant, Moisturising) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
(Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Zinc Stearate
(Anticaking Agent, Colorant, Slip Modifier, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Cosmetic Colorant, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
B
|
Lauroyl Lysine
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dimethiconol
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Moisturising) |
Silicone
|
|
2
|
A
|
Chlorphenesin
(Cosmetic Biocide, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
4
|
A
|
Ethylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
4
|
A
|
Methylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
B
|
Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
(Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tetrasodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
(Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Dicaprylyl Ether
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
|
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Gellan Gum
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
(Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77891
(Colorant) |
|
|
1
2
|
|
CI 77491
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
CI 77492
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
|
CI 77499
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
