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.

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, cyclomethicone.

cyclomethicone 23% - 35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

dimethicone 3.7% - 5.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

cyclopentasiloxane 10% - 15%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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This lightweight, oil-free gel primer instantly masks the appearance of pores, and fine lines by smoothing skin to create a silky base for long lasting, even foundation coverage.

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cyclopentasiloxane 10% - 15%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

dimethicone 3.7% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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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tocopheryl acetate 1.8% - 2.7%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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cyclomethicone 23% - 35%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

cyclopentasiloxane 10% - 15%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

dimethicone crosspolymer 5.2% - 7.8%

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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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Cyclomethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl acetate

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Key ingredients	cyclomethicone cyclopentasiloxane +1 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +1 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +10 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone Other: niacinamide panthenol +7 more	Common: dimethicone cyclopentasiloxane Other: hexapeptide-3 palmitoyl tripeptide-38 +10 more	Common: dimethicone Other: salicylic acid	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone Other: panthenol carthamus tinctorius seed oil +3 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone Other: titanium dioxide	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract glycerin +2 more	Common: dimethicone Other: cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide	Common: dimethicone Other: glycerin methyl methacrylate crosspolymer	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone Other: tocopherol
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Potential Irritants	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit?	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +2 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +3 more	hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit?	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +4 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? ci 42090 Has skin benefit? +2 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide Has skin benefit? +1 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? laureth-7 Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +3 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +28 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +24 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? dimethicone crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +30 more	dimethicone Has skin benefit? dimethicone crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +3 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? dimethicone crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +15 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? cyclohexasiloxane Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +25 more	dimethicone Has skin benefit? isododecane Has skin benefit? +8 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +18 more	disiloxane Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +5 more

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