Essential Foundation
The Sappho New Paradigm Essential Foundation is a misc. Our analysis of its 37 ingredients (23 low-risk) rates it Excellent (99/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
3
|
B
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
(Emollient, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
2
|
|
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
|
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Stearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foambooster, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Foam Boosting, Masking, Opacifying, Refatting, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Jojoba Esters
(Emollient, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
|
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
|
|
Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Beta-Sitosterol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Stabilising) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sclerotium Gum
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Squalene
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent, Refatting) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Saccharomyces/Agave Americana Leaf Ferment Filtrate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Cistus Ladaniferus Oil
(Emollient, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil
(Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Boswellia Serrata Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Masking) |
|
|
|
|
lavandula angustifolia oil
(Fragrance, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
(Antioxidant, Perfuming) |
|
|
|
|
Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
(Anti Seborrheic, Antimicrobial, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
daucus carota sativa seed oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Chamomilla Recutita Oil
(Fragrance, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Soybean Peroxidase
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Superoxide Dismutase
(Reducing, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
|
|
CI 77891
(Colorant) |
|
|
1
2
|
|
CI 77491
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
CI 77492
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
|
CI 77499
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
|
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CI 77947
(Colorant) |
