1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Silicon dioxide
Oil Control
innisfree
No Sebum Matte Mineral Blurring Loose Setting Powder
face setting powder
innisfree
No Sebum Matte Mineral Blurring Loose Setting Powder
face setting powder
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Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
84%
Combination (dry)
84%
Balanced
86%
Combination (oily)
56%
Oily
56%
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11
Ingredients
5
Benefits
0
Actives
A Korean, talc-free, sebum-absorbing translucent powder infused with Jeju Island minerals that keeps skin looking smooth and matte
Key Insights
Benefits
5
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Soothing
Risks
1
Silicone
Full Ingredients
11 total
About No Sebum Matte Mineral Blurring Loose Setting Powder
Overview
No Sebum Matte Mineral Blurring Loose Setting Powder is a cushioning setting powder from innisfree, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration and oil control. The ingredient list runs to 11 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
Texture and finish
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride and Methicone, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
What the formula does
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Methicone and Dimethicone.
Oil control: High. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Silica and Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Dry, Combination (dry) and Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
What it does not target
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, brightening and tone and soothing. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
What is not in it
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
Where it fits in a routine
Use it in the morning. In a routine it goes taken with food. Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Pros and cons
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Pros
- No fragrance or declared allergens
- No essential oils
- No drying alcohol
- No microplastics
- Strong humectant content for hydration
- No common irritants flagged in the list
Things to know
- One ingredient could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
Which skin types it suits
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Suitable for
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
- Balanced skin
Less suitable for
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily skin
Sensitive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Skin concerns
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Helps with
-
Hydration 5 ingredients
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
-
Oil Control 2 ingredients
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
-
Anti-Aging 1 ingredient
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
-
Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
-
Soothing 1 ingredient
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Does not target
Anti-Acne
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Pore Minimizer
Smooths Bumpy Skin
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Key ingredients
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Starch, hydrogen octenylbutanedionate, aluminum salt
Oil Control
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
Hydration
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Poly[oxy(methylsilylene)]
Hydration
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
Hydration
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dimethicone
Hydration
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
Hydration
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Soothing
Formula analysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Hydration
High
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Barrier support
None
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Antioxidant support
None
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Oil control
High
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Brightening
None
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Soothing
None
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Cell renewal
None
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Firmness signalling
None
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
What is and is not in it
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Free from
- Fragrance-free
- Essential-oil-free
- No drying alcohol
- Paraben-free
- Microplastic-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- No animal-derived ingredients
Contains
-
Silicones
Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methicone, Dimethicone
-
Added colour
Mica
What to layer it with
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Compatible with
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
- AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
- BHA (salicylic acid)
- PHAs (gluconolactone)
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Azelaic acid
- Copper peptides
- Bakuchiol
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramides
- Signal peptides
- Panthenol
- Sunscreen
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Where it fits in a routine
Morning
- Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take.
Safety and suitability
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
- Fungal acne (malassezia)
- 1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Caprylate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
- Sensitive and reactive skin
- No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
- Recorded ingredient risks
- Silicone
Ingredients by function
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 11 ingredients on the label.
4
Texture agent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
3
Emollient
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
1
Fragrance / colour
Changes how the product smells or looks
1
Antioxidant
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
1
Exfoliant
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
1
Occlusive
Forms a film that slows water loss
1
Surfactant
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Ingredient breakdown
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
- Estimated level
- 10–40%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Exfoliant, Texture agent
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Silicon dioxide
Oil Control
6 scientific references
- Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, July 2021, page 10, 2437
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2019, pages 1-34
- Nanomedicine, August 2019, pages 2, 243-2, 267
- Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2016, pages 1, 201-1, 205
- European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, January 2015, pages 116-125
- Cosmetics & Toiletries, April 2015, pages 36-45
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Texture agent
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Starch, hydrogen octenylbutanedionate, aluminum salt
Oil Control
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Texture agent
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a crosslinked dimethyl siloxane polymer (silicone elastomer) that is formed by the reaction between Hydrogen Dimethicone or Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone, and Vinyl Dimethicone or Bis-Vinyldimethicone.
Silicone
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
Hydration
5 scientific references
- International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
- Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
- International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
- Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
- Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Texture agent, Fragrance / colour
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Mica is a series of silicate minerals of varying chemical composition but with similar physical properties. Mica may have well-defined cleavage and split into very thin sheets.
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Poly[oxy(methylsilylene)]
Hydration
Silicone
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
Hydration
5 scientific references
- PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
- Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
- International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
- Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
- Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient, Occlusive
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dimethicone
Hydration
Silicone
7 scientific references
- FDA Code of Federal Regulations, April 2020, ePublication
- International Journal of Toxicology, May 2014, pages 65S-115S
- The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, May 2014, pages 36-44
- Dermatologic Therapy, May 2012, pages 229-233
- Clinics in Dermatology, May-June 2012, pages 345-348
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, January 2008, pages 19-33
- Skin Research and Technology, May 2000, pages 77-80
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient, Surfactant
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
Hydration
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Mixture of inorganic salts derived from mineral water
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Antioxidant
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Soothing
4 scientific references
- Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
- Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
- Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
- Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
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Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are in No Sebum Matte Mineral Blurring Loose Setting Powder?
SILICA, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, MICA, METHICONE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, MINERAL SALTS, TOCOPHEROL.
How do I use No Sebum Matte Mineral Blurring Loose Setting Powder?
-At the final stage of makeup or skincare, use the puff applicator or your favorite brush to gently apply all over the face. -Use to set makeup or reapply as necessary whenever skin gets oily. -Oil not a concern? Use this powder for a variety of purposes: Dry shampoo: Apply lightly to scalp, then shake off to remove excess oil. Matte lipstick: Using a small brush, top your lipstick for a matte look. Body powder: Apply to any area of the body to keep skin soft and refreshed.
What skin types is No Sebum Matte Mineral Blurring Loose Setting Powder good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry), Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
Is No Sebum Matte Mineral Blurring Loose Setting Powder good for sensitive skin?
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Is No Sebum Matte Mineral Blurring Loose Setting Powder fungal acne safe?
One ingredient could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Caprylate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.
Can I use No Sebum Matte Mineral Blurring Loose Setting Powder while pregnant?
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Is No Sebum Matte Mineral Blurring Loose Setting Powder fragrance free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
Does No Sebum Matte Mineral Blurring Loose Setting Powder contain alcohol?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Is No Sebum Matte Mineral Blurring Loose Setting Powder silicone free?
No — it contains Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methicone, Dimethicone.
Does No Sebum Matte Mineral Blurring Loose Setting Powder contain essential oils?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Is No Sebum Matte Mineral Blurring Loose Setting Powder paraben free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
What can I layer with No Sebum Matte Mineral Blurring Loose Setting Powder?
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
When should I apply No Sebum Matte Mineral Blurring Loose Setting Powder?
Use it in the morning, taken with food.
How many ingredients does No Sebum Matte Mineral Blurring Loose Setting Powder have?
It lists 11 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
Who makes No Sebum Matte Mineral Blurring Loose Setting Powder?
innisfree, a brand based in Korea.