Snapshot
- Overview
- A wheat-derived powder that absorbs shine for a smooth, matte look.
- Category
- Oil Control, Tone/Texture
- Type
- Thickener
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Starch
Triticum vulgare (wheat) starch is a plant-derived carbohydrate powder isolated from wheat kernels. Cosmetics use it to improve texture, reduce surface shine, and give products a smooth, mattifying feel during wear.
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Our take
Is Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Starch a Good Ingredient?
It rates Good because it reliably absorbs surface oil and improves slip and matte feel, with a long safety record and minimal bioactivity. Its performance is formulation-dependent and mainly cosmetic rather than treatment-focused, which is why it settles at Good.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Visibly reduces shine by soaking up surface oil and leaves skin feeling smoother, and can impart a soft-focus finish that blurs the look of uneven texture.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in oil-control primers, loose/pressed powders, and mattifying lotions to improve slip and a velvety feel, and also added to cleansers to improve cushioning during application.
Before you use it
Safety
Typically low irritation and well tolerated on skin. In loose powders, avoid inhalation during application. Wheat allergy reactions are unlikely but possible if residual proteins are present in sensitive individuals.
Products with Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Starch
