Name: Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional DE-Gunk Skin Transforming Face Primer
Brand: Benefit Cosmetics
SKU: 228775
Availability: InStock
Rating: 47 (1 reviews)

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional DE-Gunk Skin Transforming Face Primer

LVMH

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

7

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Mineral sunscreenBonus for mineral-based UV filters

What's inside

Polymethyl Methacrylate

Not intended for ingestion, potential toxicity if ingested, chemical contamination, not GRAS for food use

Titanium Dioxide

Potential inhalation toxicity as a respirable dust, possible genotoxicity concerns with nanoparticle forms, classified as a possible carcinogen by inhalation by IARC, ingestion safety debated in some jurisdictions

Cyclopentasiloxane

Not approved for ingestion, potential bioaccumulation, environmental concerns, possible endocrine disruption

BHT

Potential for irritation, possible endocrine disruption seen in animal studies, concerns over long-term toxicity though human evidence is limited

Fragrance

Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis, respiratory irritation, potential asthma exacerbation, IFRA restrictions on some components

Triethoxycaprylylsilane (Octyltriethoxysilane)

Not approved for food use, limited oral safety data, potential skin and eye irritation, synthetic ultra-processed additive, releases ethanol on hydrolysis

Cyclohexasiloxane

Environmental persistence, potential bioaccumulation

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Moisturizing, enhances product spreadability, provides silky texture

Isononyl Isononanoate

Isononyl Isononanoate is an ester of isononanoic acid and isononyl alcohol. It is commonly used in cosmetic and personal care products as an emollient, helping to soften and smooth the skin. Though primarily found in skincare formulations, it may occasionally be present in foods in trace amounts as part of cosmetic crossover. It is generally regarded as safe for use in cosmetics but lacks nutritional value or significant effects in food products.

Silica

Inhalation of fine silica dust can cause respiratory irritation and silicosis; typical dietary exposure low risk

PEG-12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Improves skin texture, acts as an emollient and thickening agent

Isododecane

Provides lightweight emollient effect, enhances spreadability and evaporation in formulations

Mica

Provides shimmer and pearlescent effect in cosmetics

Dimethicone

Reduces foam, provides skin conditioning, improves spreadability, chemically inert

Phenoxyethanol

Effective broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservative

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant properties, supports skin barrier function

Iron Oxides

Provides stable, non-toxic pigmentation, widely used as colorant in cosmetics and foods

Product Details

Form Type

cream

Ingredient Transparency

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