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MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin Foundation - Shade 1R02
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MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin Foundation - Shade 1R02

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Isododecane, Phenyl trimethicone + 8 more
Works

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: glycerin, butylene glycol.

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, phenyl trimethicone.

IsododecaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture~2.6–3.2%
Phenyl trimethiconeKey active· OcclusiveEffect: HighA type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture~1.3–1.6%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.9–1.1%
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~0.75–1.1%
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~0.6–0.9%
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~2.1–2.6%
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~1.4–1.8%
Propylene carbonateEffect: LowIs used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture~0.3–0.6%
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~0.1–0.2%
Saccharide isomerateUnder-dosedHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.05%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Sorbitan sesquioleate + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 7 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~3.3–4.1%est.
Sorbitan sesquioleateUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.65–0.95%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Phenethyl alcoholA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Acrylates/dimethicone copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistencyMedium~1.1–1.3%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Methyl trimethicone~5.9–7.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients

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Ci 77891~4.5–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Alcohol~3.3–4.1%
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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Isododecane~2.6–3.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

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Butylene glycol~2.1–2.6%
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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Synthetic fluorphlogopite~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products

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Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~1.4–1.8%
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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Phenyl trimethicone~1.3–1.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

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Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer~1.1–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency

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Glycerin~0.9–1.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Silica~1–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Dimethicone~0.75–1.1%
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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Ci 77492~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Disteardimonium hectorite~0.6–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency

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Sorbitan sesquioleate~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Dimethicone crosspolymer~0.6–0.9%
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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Sodium myristoyl glutamate~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Ci 77491~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Sodium chloride~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Vp/va copolymer~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulation and create a nice product consistency

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Propylene carbonate~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture

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Parfum~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium citrate~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Hexadecene~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ci 77499~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated

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Aluminum hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)

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Hydrogen dimethicone~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps the function of sunscreen and pigment ingredients in the formulation

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Glyceryl undecyl dimethicone~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Tocopherol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Citric acid~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Phenethyl alcohol~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Saccharide isomerate~0.05%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

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Ingredient list view

Water, Methyl trimethicone, Ci 77891, Alcohol, Isododecane, Butylene glycol, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Phenyl trimethicone, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Glycerin, Silica, Dimethicone, Ci 77492, Disteardimonium hectorite, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Sodium myristoyl glutamate, Ci 77491, Sodium benzoate, Sodium chloride, Vp/va copolymer, Propylene carbonate, Parfum, Sodium citrate, Hexadecene, Ci 77499, Aluminum hydroxide, Hydrogen dimethicone, Glyceryl undecyl dimethicone, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Phenethyl alcohol, Saccharide isomerate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate

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Product summary

"Make Up Forever - HD Skin Foundation - Shade 1R02" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (saccharide isomerate 0.10% - 0.20% and glycerin 0.90% - 1.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
  3. 3
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
  4. 4
    Sorbitan sesquioleate, a common emulsifier in topical corticosteroids, is an important contact allergenncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin Foundation - Shade 1R02
MAKE UP FOR EVERHD Skin Foundation - Shade 1R02
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