Tone/Texture Ingredients

C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate

Good

A waxy ester that helps makeup glide on evenly and softly.

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C20-40 Alkyl Stearate

Good

A wax-like ingredient that softens skin with a silky finish.

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C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone

Good

A silicone that smooths application and boosts makeup wear.

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Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract

Good

Tara pod extract that helps skin hold onto moisture.

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Calcium Alginate

Good

Seaweed-derived gel used in peel-off masks for a refreshed feel.

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Calcium Carbonate

Good

Chalk-like mineral that mattifies oily skin and softens texture.

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Canadian Colloidal Clay

Good

A mineral clay that soaks up oil for a more matte look.

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Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

Good

A film-former that helps makeup last longer with less shine.

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Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Good

An oil-soluble BHA that smooths texture and clears pores.

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Caprylyl Glycol Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Good

A thickener that gives gels a smooth, silky texture.

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Caprylyl Methicone

Good

A lightweight silicone that leaves a silky, fast-drying finish.

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Carnosine

Good

An antioxidant peptide that may help even out skin's texture.

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Cassia HydroxypropyltrimoniumChloride

Good

A conditioning ingredient that smooths hair and eases tangles.

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Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer

Good

A castor-oil film-former that helps makeup wear longer.

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Cellulose

Good

A plant fiber used to thicken and stabilize formulas.

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Cellulose Acetate

Good

A cellulose-based film-former used in nail and makeup products.

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Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

Good

A flexible film-former that keeps polish glossy and crack-free.

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Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Good

A silky silicone that blurs pores and gives a soft-focus finish.

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Cetyl Esters

Good

A wax-like blend that softens skin and refines product texture.

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Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose

Good

Thickens formulas and helps them apply in a smooth, even layer.

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Copper Tripeptide-1

Good

A copper peptide (GHK-Cu) that helps skin look firmer and smoother.

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Corn Starch Modified

Good

A treated corn starch that absorbs oil for a smoother, matte look.

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Crosspolymer

Good

A texture-enhancing polymer that gives products a soft-focus, velvety finish.

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Cyclohexasiloxane

Good

A silicone that glides on silky and dries down fast.

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Cyclomethicone

Good

A silicone blend that spreads easily and leaves no greasy feel.

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Cyclopentasiloxane

Good

A lightweight silicone that glides smoothly and dries fast.

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Dibutyl Adipate

Good

A lightweight emollient that softens skin and helps sunscreen spread.

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Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide

Good

A thickener that gives balms and sticks a smooth, silky texture.

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Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide

Good

A texturizer that keeps pigments evenly mixed in oil-based products.

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Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate

Good

A film-forming emollient that adds shine and helps makeup last longer.

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Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer

Good

A film-former that helps makeup resist smudging and adds sheen.

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Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer

Good

A flexible film-former that helps makeup wear longer without cracking.

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Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Good

A silicone gel that blurs pores and controls shine for a velvety look.

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Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3

Good

A silicone elastomer that smooths glide and tames shine.

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Dimethicone Silylate

Good

A silicone that blurs pores and mattifies for a smoother look.

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Dimethicone/bis-isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer

Good

A silicone gel that soaks up oil and blurs the look of texture.

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Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate Crosspolymer

Good

A silicone blend that blurs pores and helps makeup wear longer.

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Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice Starch

Good

A rice starch powder that soaks up oil for a soft-focus, matte look.

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Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate

Good

A film-former that adds shine and helps long-wear makeup last.

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Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate

Good

An emulsifier that helps pigments spread evenly in makeup.

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Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

Good

A silicone that adds glide, glow, and better water resistance.

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Disiloxane

Good

A lightweight silicone that helps pigments spread evenly and dries fast.

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Disodium EDTA and Triethanolamine

Good

A pairing that balances pH and keeps cleansers stable.

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Distarch Phosphate

Good

A modified starch that soaks up oil for a soft, blurred finish.

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Disteardimonium Hectorite

Good

A clay that thickens formulas and keeps pigments evenly suspended.

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Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Good

A stable vitamin C form that brightens skin and fights dullness.

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Ethylene / Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Good

A polymer that helps makeup adhere evenly and last longer.

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Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer

Good

A polymer that helps balms and sticks hold shape and glide on.

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Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer

Good

A polymer that gives sticks and balms a cushioned, long-wearing feel.

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Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Good

A silky emollient that can be pore-clogging for acne-prone skin.

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Ethylhexyl Stearate

Good

A silky emollient that softens skin and dissolves other ingredients.

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Glycereth-26 Salicylic Acid

Good

A gentler form of salicylic acid that unclogs pores and smooths texture.

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Glyceryl Polyacrylate

Good

A film-forming ingredient that helps skin feel smooth and hydrated.

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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Good

A conditioning polymer that leaves skin and hair feeling silky smooth.

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HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Good

A soft-focus polymer that blurs pores and mattifies shiny skin.

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Hectorite

Good

A natural clay that soaks up excess oil and leaves skin feeling fresh.

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Hexylresorcinol

Good

A brightening ingredient that helps fade dark spots and fights free radicals.

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Hydrated Silica

Good

A mineral powder that soaks up oil and blurs the look of pores.

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Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate

Good

A castor-derived ingredient that helps makeup last longer with a glossy look.

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Hydrogenated Ethylene / Propylene / Styrene Copolymer

Good

A film-forming ingredient that helps makeup resist smudging and last longer.

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Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene

Good

A resin ingredient that helps makeup stay put with a glossy finish.

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Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer

Good

A synthetic polymer that helps makeup stay put without smearing.

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Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer

Good

A film-forming polymer that boosts makeup's shine and staying power.

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Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether

Good

A corn-starch polymer that leaves a light, hydrated feel on skin.

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Hydrolyzed Rice Protein

Good

Rice protein fragments that condition skin and lock in light moisture.

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Hydrolyzed Silk

Good

Silk protein fragments that give skin a soft, silky finish.

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Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer

Good

A film-forming blend that instantly blurs fine lines and smooths skin.

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Hydroxystearic Acid

Good

A fatty acid that thickens formulas for a smooth, non-greasy feel.

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Illite

Good

A clay mineral that absorbs oil and leaves skin looking matte.

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Isoamyl Cocoate

Good

A coconut-derived ester that gives a light, non-greasy skin feel.

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Isoamyl laurate

Good

A lightweight ester that absorbs fast for a smooth, matte finish.

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Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol

Good

A synthetic ingredient that may fade the look of dark spots.

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Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Good

A lightweight ester that leaves skin smooth without greasiness.

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Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Good

A lightweight ester that gives makeup a soft, dry-touch finish.

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Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate

Good

A pigment treatment that helps makeup color go on evenly and last.

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Lactic Acid

Good

An AHA that gently exfoliates for smoother, brighter-looking skin.

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Lauroyl Lysine

Good

A silky powder that smooths makeup and softens texture on skin.

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Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer

Good

A silicone polymer that blurs pores and leaves a soft, smooth finish.

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Lauryl Lactate

Good

A silky ester that helps products spread evenly and lightly.

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Lauryl Laurate

Good

An ester that softens skin and adds a plush, cushioned feel.

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Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Copolymer

Good

A polymer that smooths texture and helps makeup glide on evenly.

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Magnesium Carbonate

Good

A mineral powder that controls shine and blurs the look of pores.

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Magnesium Oxide

Good

A mineral powder that mattifies skin and softly blurs texture.

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Malic Acid

Good

An apple-derived acid that gently exfoliates for smoother, brighter skin.

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Mandelic Acid

Good

An almond-derived acid that gently exfoliates and fades dark spots.

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Mango Butter Dimer Dilinoleyl Esters/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer

Good

A mango butter derivative that helps makeup last with a flexible film.

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Maritime Pine (Pinus Pinaster) Bark Extract

Good

A pine bark extract rich in antioxidants that helps even out skin tone.

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Meadowfoam Estolide

Good

A stable plant oil derivative that seals in moisture with a silky feel.

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Methicone

Good

A silky silicone that smooths texture and blurs the look of pores.

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Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Good

A texture powder that blurs pores, soaks up oil, and extends wear.

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Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer

Good

A texture powder that blurs skin, absorbs oil, and helps makeup last.

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Methyl Trimethicone

Good

A featherlight silicone that gives skin a dry, silky, non-greasy finish.

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Methylheptyl Isostearate

Good

A silky emollient that softens skin and adds a light protective film.

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Montmorillonite

Good

A clay that soaks up oil and impurities for a clearer, matte look.

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Moroccan Lava Clay

Good

A mineral clay that soaks up oil and gently polishes away impurities.

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N-acetyl D Glucosamine

Good

An amino sugar that hydrates skin and smooths texture and tone.

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Naringenin

Good

A citrus-derived antioxidant that helps even skin tone and calm irritation.

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Oligopeptide-1

Good

A peptide used in serums to help skin look smoother and more even.

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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch

Good

Rice starch that blurs shine and gives skin a soft matte look.

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Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate

Good

A peptide that may help skin look firmer, smoother, and more elastic.

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