Name: Almay Ageless Smart Shade Foundation Medium
Brand: Almay
SKU: 385301
Availability: InStock
Rating: 54 (1 reviews)

Almay Ageless Smart Shade Foundation Medium

Revlon

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

9

Why this score

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

What's inside

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Phenyl Trimethicone

Not intended for consumption, potential toxicity if ingested, may accumulate in tissues, unknown long-term oral effects

Polyester-1

Potential for microplastic contamination, unknown metabolic effects, possible gut irritation, not intended for ingestion

Triethoxycaprylylsilane (Octyltriethoxysilane)

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

Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)

Potential carcinogenicity by inhalation of nanoparticles, possible gastrointestinal absorption concerns, regulatory restrictions in some regions

PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Potential skin irritation in sensitive individuals, environmental persistence, possible contamination with impurities during manufacturing

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Potential for skin irritation in sensitive individuals, environmental persistence concerns

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

Potential for skin irritation, not biodegradable, environmental concerns

Methicone

Potential environmental concerns, possible accumulation in tissues with excessive exposure, uncertainty regarding long-term ingestion safety

Glycerin

Moisturizing agent, solvent, enhances texture and stability in formulations

Magnesium Sulfate

Electrolyte replenishment, osmotic laxative effect, muscle relaxation support

Sodium Chloride

Widely available, inexpensive, effective as viscosity modifier, non-toxic, environmentally benign

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin conditioning, antimicrobial preservative booster

Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Improves texture and skin smoothness in topical formulations

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Emulsifier, enhances texture and stability of formulations, skin conditioning

Tetrasodium EDTA

Enhances stability of formulations by chelating metal ions, prevents discoloration and rancidity

Triethyl Citrate

Solvent, fixative, biodegradable

CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)

Provides stable, inert colorant with low toxicity, widely used in cosmetics

Aqua

Universal solvent, facilitates ingredient dissolution and absorption

Mica

Provides aesthetic shimmer and pearlescent effects in cosmetics, stable mineral with low chemical reactivity

Niacinamide

Supports skin barrier function, reduces hyperpigmentation, involved in energy metabolism

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Improves product texture and stability, prevents ingredient separation

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Improves product texture and stability, prevents clumping

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Antioxidant, supports collagen synthesis, skin conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydration, skin barrier support, joint lubrication

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Antioxidant properties, promotes collagen synthesis, skin brightening effects

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant protection, supports skin barrier function, stabilizes formulations

Phenoxyethanol

Effective preservative, broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, low volatility, generally well-tolerated at typical use levels

Iron Oxides [CI 77491]

Provides durable red pigment, stable and non-reactive colorant, broad use in cosmetics and personal care formulations

Iron Oxides (CI 77491/CI 77499/CI 77492)

Provides stable, inert, non-reactive coloration in cosmetics with good coverage and long-lasting color

Dimethicone

Skin conditioning, forms protective barrier, reduces irritation from other ingredients, non-toxic, non-comedogenic

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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