Erborian Matte Cream

Erborian Matte Cream

Efficacy0/100IrritancyHigh
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0 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
No evidence
What the product description says
“It glides onto the skin quickly and easily, absorbing to create a subtle film that helps to blur the look of imperfections, reduce the appearance of pores, even and refine skin tone and texture, and maintain the complexion’s natural moisture barrier.”
Source: SpaceNK EU

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Anti-aging
Tocopherol
Weak evidence
What the product description says
“Lightweight and easily absorbed, the cream blurs any fine lines to unite tone and leave skin silky smooth.”
Source: Lookfantastic

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.15–0.7%
Moisturizing
Not advertised by the brand · Peg-10 dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane + 11 more
Good evidence

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cyclomethicone, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, peg-10 dimethicone.

Peg-10 dimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss~0.5–1.2%
PolymethylsilsesquioxaneKey activeEffect: HighA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss~1–1.45%
CyclomethiconeKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighA type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer~22–34%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~5.3–7.9%
Dimethicone crosspolymerKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface~0.2–0.75%
TrihydroxystearinKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture~1.6–2.4%
Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~0.4–0.95%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.95%
Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.95%
Dicaprylyl carbonate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin~2.3–3.4%
Polysilicone-11Effect: LowA silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel~0.4–0.9%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.15–0.7%
Isononyl isononanoateEffect: Low, below effective doseForms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness~0.6–1.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 8 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.45–1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Cinnamyl alcohol—High~0.05–0.25%est.
Isoceteth-10Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Comedogenic
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Cyclomethicone~22–34%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

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Dimethicone~5.3–7.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Water~4.5–6.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~3.7–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency

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Polymethyl methacrylate~2.9–4.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~2.3–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Trihydroxystearin~1.6–2.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture

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Silica~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture

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Polymethylsilsesquioxane~1–1.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

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Isononyl isononanoate~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness

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Trisiloxane~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of silicone. Used to improve product texture

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Peg-10 dimethicone~0.5–1.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss

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Alcohol~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin

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Butylene glycol~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Nymphaea alba flower extract~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Polysilicone-11~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingMoisturizing

A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel

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Dimethicone crosspolymer~0.2–0.75%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface

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Isoceteth-10~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Disodium edta~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Mica~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Linalool~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Eugenol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Limonene~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Cinnamyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Ci 77891~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77891
Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Ci 77510~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77510
Ferric ferrocyanide
Not recognized
Ingredient list view

Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Water, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Polymethyl methacrylate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Trihydroxystearin, Silica, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Isononyl isononanoate, Trisiloxane, Peg-10 dimethicone, Alcohol, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Nymphaea alba flower extract, Polysilicone-11, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Isoceteth-10, Disodium edta, Mica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Limonene, Cinnamyl alcohol, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77510, Unknown

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