Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++

Missha

Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++

face tinted bb cream/cc cream

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
68%
Combination (dry)
68%
Balanced
98%
Combination (oily)
72%
Oily
72%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Actives
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A popular multi-functional Korean beauty product that offers medium-to-high coverage, broad-spectrum UV protection, and deep skin hydration. It works as a makeup base, concealer, and skincare treatment all in one.

Key Insights

Benefits

7
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

6
Carrier peptides Ceramides Hyaluronic acid Neuropeptides Signal peptides Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

Risks

3
Allergen
Irritation
Silicone

Full Ingredients

70 total
WATER CYCLOPENTASILOXANE TITANIUM DIOXIDE ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE ZINC OXIDE CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE BUTYLENE GLYCOL CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE ARBUTIN DIMETHICONE SODIUM CHLORIDE BEESWAX STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE NIACINAMIDE Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) PHENOXYETHANOL IRON POWDER DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER OZOKERITE PEG-10 DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN ADENOSINE 1,2-HEXANEDIOL GLYCERIN ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT CERAMIDE NP Ceramides BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-4 SODIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA FLOWER EXTRACT WINE EXTRACT PUNICA GRANATUM FRUIT EXTRACT VACCINIUM MACROCARPON FRUIT EXTRACT PRUNUS AVIUM FRUIT EXTRACT BETA VULGARIS ROOT EXTRACT HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8 Neuropeptides COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1 Carrier peptides HEXAPEPTIDE-9 PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4 Signal peptides TRIPEPTIDE-1 Signal peptides COLLAGEN SOLUBLE COLLAGEN PROCOLLAGEN HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN COLLAGEN AMINO ACIDS SODIUM SOY HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN COLLAGEN EXTRACT AMP-ISOSTEAROYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN AMPD-ISOSTEAROYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER Hyaluronic acid HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE POTASSIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid PARFUM ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE BENZYL SALICYLATE CITRONELLOL LIMONENE HEXYL CINNAMAL HYDROXYCITRONELLAL LINALOOL BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL

About Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++

Overview

Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++ is a cushioning tinted bb cream / cc cream from Missha, a brand based in Korea. It is rated SPF 42+ PA+++, meaning it is tested to the top of both the UVB and the UVA scales used in Asia. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration. The ingredient list runs to 70 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. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin and Glycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

UV filter system

It uses a hybrid filter system — Titanium Dioxide, Octinoxate and Zinc Oxide — combining mineral and organic filters. Between them those filters cover UVB, UVA II and UVA I, so the formula is broad-spectrum in the meaningful sense: it reaches past 340 nm, where the ageing wavelengths sit. One of the filters is photounstable and no recognised stabiliser sits beside it, so protection may drop measurably within the first hour of direct sun. Reapply more often than the label suggests.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Adenosine and Sodium Hyaluronate.

Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Zinc Oxide, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Niacinamide and Aluminum Hydroxide.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Several ingredients carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive, this is one to patch test carefully or approach slowly.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection and cell renewal. 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 no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

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. It carries UV filters, so it belongs in your morning routine.

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

  • Broad-spectrum coverage that reaches into UVA I
  • No drying alcohol
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration

Things to know

  • A photounstable UV filter with no stabiliser beside it
  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • 4 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
  • Contains ingredients usually flagged for review during pregnancy
  • Several ingredients carry irritation flags

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Sensitive skin

Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 19 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 17 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 7 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Oil Control 3 ingredients

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing 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.

UV filters

Hybrid mineral and organic filter system · broad-spectrum through UVA I

Titanium Dioxide

titanium dioxide
Protects from
UVB (290–320 nm), UVA II (320–340 nm)
Photostable
Yes — photostable
Generation
Mineral (inorganic) filter
Approved in
Approved worldwide
Maximum permitted level
Up to 25% (EU, US, KR)

Strong UVB and short-UVA protection, but it stops before UVA I — a mineral formula leaning on titanium dioxide alone needs zinc oxide beside it for deep UVA.

Octinoxate

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
Protects from
UVB (290–320 nm)
Photostable
No — degrades in sunlight
Generation
First-generation UVB filter
Approved in
EU, UK, Korea, Japan, US — banned in Hawaii and Key West
Maximum permitted level
Up to 10% (EU), 7.5% (US)

Efficient UVB absorber that degrades in sunlight on its own, and destabilises avobenzone when the two are formulated together without a quencher.

Zinc Oxide

zinc oxide
Protects from
UVB (290–320 nm), UVA II (320–340 nm), UVA I (340–400 nm)
Photostable
Yes — photostable
Generation
Mineral (inorganic) filter
Approved in
Approved worldwide
Maximum permitted level
Up to 25% (EU, US, KR)

The only single filter that covers the whole UVB–UVA1 range on its own. Scatters and absorbs rather than purely absorbing, and can leave a white cast at high loads.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane

Hydration

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Titanium dioxide (CI 77891)

Anti-Aging

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Zinc oxide (CI 77947)

Anti-Aging Soothing Oil Control

6th 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

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

4-Hydroxyphenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside

Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Dimethicone

Hydration

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Beeswax absolute (RIFM),Beeswax concrete (RIFM),Beeswax, white (Apis mellifera L.) (RIFM),Bleached Beeswax,Cera Alba (EU),White Beeswax,White Wax,Yellow Wax

Hydration

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Silicic acid, aluminum magnesium salt

Oil Control
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer

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 Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Moderate

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling Low

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Photostability Low

A photounstable filter stands without a stabiliser

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Supporting ingredients (55)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Cyclopentasiloxane Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Butylene Glycol Cetyl Peg/ppg-10/1 Dimethicone Sorbitan Sesquioleate Arbutin Dimethicone Sodium Chloride Beeswax Stearalkonium Hectorite Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Phenoxyethanol Iron Powder Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Ozokerite Peg-10 Dimethicone Crosspolymer Aluminum Hydroxide Triethoxycaprylylsilane Ethylhexylglycerin Adenosine 1,2-hexanediol Glycerin Rosa Canina Fruit Oil Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Biosaccharide Gum-4 Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract Wine Extract Punica Granatum Fruit Extract Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract Prunus Avium Fruit Extract Beta Vulgaris Root Extract Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hexapeptide-9 Collagen Soluble Collagen Procollagen Hydrolyzed Collagen Collagen Amino Acids Sodium SOY Hydrolyzed Collagen Collagen Extract Amp-isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen Ampd-isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Parfum Alpha-isomethyl Ionone Benzyl Salicylate Citronellol Limonene Hexyl Cinnamal Hydroxycitronellal Linalool Butylphenyl Methylpropional

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Limonene

  • Essential oils

    Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal

  • Silicones

    Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Peg/ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Peg-10 Dimethicone Crosspolymer

  • Facial oils

    Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

  • Animal-derived ingredients

    Beeswax, Collagen

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)
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Benzoyl peroxide

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning
  • Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take.
  • It carries UV filters, so it belongs in your morning routine.

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
Contains Arbutin, usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.
Recorded ingredient risks
Allergen, Irritation, Silicone

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 70 ingredients on the label.

14
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

13
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

12
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

9
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

8
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

8
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

7
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

6
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

5
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

5
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

4
UV filter

Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light

3
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

2
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane

Hydration Silicone
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, February 2016, pages S67-S76
  • Environmental International, November 2015, pages 55-63
  • International Journal of Toxicology, December 2011, pages 149-227
3 Titanium Dioxide UV filter
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
UV filter, Texture agent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Titanium dioxide (CI 77891)

Anti-Aging
10 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, February 2021, pages 532-537
  • Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, June 2020
  • Journal of Nanoparticle Research, March 2020
  • Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, November 2019, pages 34-46
  • Photodermatology, Photoimmunology and Photomedicine, November 2019, pages 442-446
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September 2019, pages 223-234
  • Materials, July 2019, pages 1-24
  • Photodermatology, Photoimmunology, and Photomedicine, April 2011, pages 58-67
  • Skin Therapy Letter, July-August 2008, pages 5-7
  • Environmental and Health Perspectives, July 2008, pages 893
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
UV filter

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate

Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
5 Zinc Oxide UV filter
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
UV filter, Occlusive, Texture agent, Preservative

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Zinc oxide (CI 77947)

Anti-Aging Soothing Oil Control
9 scientific references
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, February 2019, pages 277-278
  • Nanomaterials, March 2017, pages 27-31
  • Particle and Fibre Toxicology, August 2016, page 44
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2014, pages 273-283
  • Indian Journal of Dermatology, September-October 2012, pages 335-342
  • Archives of Toxicology, July 2012, pages 1063-1075
  • Photodermatology, Photoimmunology, & Photomedicine, April 2011, pages 58-67
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, December 2010, pages 413-421
  • https://cosmeticsinfoorg/ingredient/zinc-oxide-0?gclid=CjwKCAjw3_KIBhA2EiwAaAAlipF1YpJBfZrmUbDnK6jm68_2f-GfsdZ770fVI15BFzZJtiFcCJjAWxoC3SkQAvD_BwE
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

6th 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
7 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone is the copolymer of Cetyl Dimethicone and an alkoxylated derivative of Dimethicone containing an average of 10 moles of ethylene oxide and 1 mole of propylene oxide

Silicone
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Sorbitan, (Z)-9-octadecenoate (2:3)

10 Arbutin Antioxidant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

4-Hydroxyphenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside

Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone
11 Dimethicone Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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
12 Sodium Chloride Texture agent
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Sodium chloride

13 Beeswax Texture agent
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Beeswax absolute (RIFM),Beeswax concrete (RIFM),Beeswax, white (Apis mellifera L.) (RIFM),Bleached Beeswax,Cera Alba (EU),White Beeswax,White Wax,Yellow Wax

Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
14 Stearalkonium Hectorite Texture agent
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octadecyl-, chloride, reaction products with hectorite / Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl, chlorides, compds. with hectorite

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Silicic acid, aluminum magnesium salt

Oil Control
3 scientific references
  • The Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2021, pages 1-27
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 37-102
  • International Federation Societies of Cosmetic Chemists, 1997, pages 1-43
16 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
17 Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Phenoxyethanol

18 Iron Powder Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Iron Powder is the element consisting of powdered metallic iron

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

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
20 Ozokerite Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrocarbon waxes (petroleum), chemically neutralized. A complex combination of hydrocarbons produced by a treating process to remove acidic materials. It consists predominantly of saturated straight chain hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C20 through C50

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated, reaction products with unspecified cross-linking agent (10 mol EO average molar ratio)

Silicone
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Emollient, Occlusive, Texture agent

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Aluminium hydroxide

Oil Control
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23 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Silane, triethoxyoctyl-

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

24th 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

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, September 2020, pages 1-38
  • Experimental Dermatology, August 2014, pages 553-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, August 2011, pages 526-546
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2006, pages 447-451
  • British Journal of Pharmacology, October 2008, issue 4, pages 475-486
  • PloS One, May 2008 (ePublication)
  • >International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2006, pages 447-451
26 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

27 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil is an oil from the Hip Rose, Rosa canina L., Rosaceae

Hydration Anti-Aging
5 scientific references
  • Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 2018, pages 744-748
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, June 2017, pages 1–37
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2017, pages 51S-129S
  • African Journal of Biotechnology, May 2010, pages 2, 709-2, 716
  • Czech Journal of Food Science, 2009, pages 178-184
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed or extracted from seeds of the desert shrub, Jojoba, Simmondsia chinensis, Buxaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract, Preservative

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae

31 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2016, pages 135-147
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Contact Dermatitis, June 2002, pages 331-338
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Biosaccharide Gum-4 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is a deacetylated branched polymer consisting of L-fucose, 2-D-glucose and glucuronic acid repetitive units

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, dodecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Red Sorrel, Hibiscus sabdariffa L., Malvaceae

36 Wine Extract Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant, Plant extract

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Wine extract is an extract of wine

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Punica Granatum Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
6 scientific references
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, December 2021, pages 983-990
  • Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, December 2020, pages 477-486
  • Frontiers in Pharmacology, May 2018, ePublication
  • Oncology Reviews, January 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, June 2010, pages S72-S81 and June 2009, pages S5-S9
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, January 2002, issue 1, pages 166-171
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Vaccinium Macrocarpon Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cranberry, Vaccinium macrocarpon, Ericaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
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Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Prunus Avium Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Sweet Cherry, Prunus avium L., Rosaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Beta Vulgaris Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Sugar Beet, Beta vulgaris L., Chenopodiaceae

Anti-Aging
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Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(N,N,N-trimethylammonio)propyl chloride derivatives

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium Acetylhyaluronate

Hydration Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active, Peptide

44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2020, Issue 7, Volume 4, page 91
  • La Clinica Terapeutica, November 2020, pages e539-e548
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/AcetylHexapeptide-8pdf
  • Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, March 2015, pages 46-52
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, February 2015, pages 27-35
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September-October 2007, issue 5, pages 343-349
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Peptide

45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Copper Tripeptide-1 is a copper complex of Tripeptide-1

46 Hexapeptide-9 Peptide
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hexapeptide-9 is a synthetic peptide containing Glutamine, Glycine and Proline residues

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Peptide

47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lysine, synthetic pentapeptide with serine, and threonine, hexadecanoyl derivatives

Anti-Aging
48 Tripeptide-1 Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Active, Peptide

48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Tripeptide-1 is a synthetic peptide containing glycine, histidine, and lysine

Anti-Aging
49 Collagen Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Collagens. A fibrous protein comprising one third of the total protein in mammalian organisms. It is a polypeptide containing three peptide chains and rich in proline and hydroxyproline

50 Soluble Collagen Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive

50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Naturally occurring substances, soluble collagen

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Precursor of collagen

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Emollient, Occlusive

52nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Collagens, hydrolyzates. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of hoofs and horns composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin.

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

53rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Amino Acids derived from collagen

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

54th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Acid chlorides, soya, reaction products with protein hydrolyzates, sodium salts

55 Collagen Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

55th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Collagen Extract is an oil-soluble extract of Collagen

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

56th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Collagen, hydrolyzates, isostearoyl, compounds with 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

57th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Collagen, hydrolyzates, isostearoyl, compounds with 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol

58 Hyaluronic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

58th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Evidence-Based, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 2017, pages 816-823
  • Journal of Medicinal Food, October 2016, pages 1, 172-1, 179
  • Nutrition Journal, July 2013, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011, issue 9, pages 990-1000
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2009, pages 38-43
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

59th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

60th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is the hydrolysate of Sodium Hyaluronate derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

61st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, potassium salt

62 Parfum Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

62nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '

63 Alpha-isomethyl Ionone Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

63rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one; Methyl-gamma-ionone; gamma-Methylionone

Allergen
64 Benzyl Salicylate UV filter
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
UV filter, Fragrance / colour

64th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Benzyl salicylate

Allergen
65 Citronellol Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

65th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol

Allergen
66 Limonene Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent, Fragrance / colour

66th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene

Allergen
67 Hexyl Cinnamal Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

67th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein

Allergen
68 Hydroxycitronellal Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

68th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

7-Hydroxycitronellal

Allergen
69 Linalool Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

69th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol

Allergen
70 Butylphenyl Methylpropional Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

70th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde; BMHCA

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WATER, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, ZINC OXIDE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, ARBUTIN, DIMETHICONE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, BEESWAX, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, NIACINAMIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, IRON POWDER, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, OZOKERITE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ADENOSINE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT, CERAMIDE NP, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-4, SODIUM HYALURONATE, POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE, HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA FLOWER EXTRACT, WINE EXTRACT, PUNICA GRANATUM FRUIT EXTRACT, VACCINIUM MACROCARPON FRUIT EXTRACT, PRUNUS AVIUM FRUIT EXTRACT, BETA VULGARIS ROOT EXTRACT, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1, HEXAPEPTIDE-9, PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4, TRIPEPTIDE-1, COLLAGEN, SOLUBLE COLLAGEN, PROCOLLAGEN, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, COLLAGEN AMINO ACIDS, SODIUM SOY HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, COLLAGEN EXTRACT, AMP-ISOSTEAROYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, AMPD-ISOSTEAROYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, PARFUM, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRONELLOL, LIMONENE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LINALOOL, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL.

What are the active ingredients in Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++?

NIACINAMIDE, CERAMIDE NP, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1, PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4, TRIPEPTIDE-1, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE.

How do I use Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++?

Application: Pump a small amount and apply evenly using your fingers, a sponge, or a brush after your basic skincare routine. Layering: Add an extra layer on areas that need more coverage. Setting: Finish with a light dusting of powder if a matte look is preferred.

What skin types is Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++ good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily), Oily skin.

Is Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++ good for sensitive skin?

Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.

Is Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++ fungal acne safe?

4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++ while pregnant?

It contains Arbutin, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.

Is Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++ fragrance free?

No — it contains Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Limonene.

Does Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++ contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++ silicone free?

No — it contains Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Peg/ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Peg-10 Dimethicone Crosspolymer.

Does Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++ contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal.

Is Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++ paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Azelaic acid. Take more care combining it with Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++?

Use it in the morning, taken with food.

How many ingredients does Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++ have?

It lists 70 ingredients, of which 15 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++?

Missha, a brand based in Korea.

What UV filters are in Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++?

It filters UV with Titanium Dioxide (titanium dioxide), Octinoxate (ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate), Zinc Oxide (zinc oxide).

Is Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++ broad spectrum?

Yes. Its filters cover UVB, UVA II and UVA I, so protection reaches past 340 nm into the deep-UVA range associated with ageing and pigmentation.

Does Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++ leave a white cast?

It may leave a slight cast. The formula mixes mineral and organic filters, so any cast is usually lighter than a fully mineral sunscreen's.

Is Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++ reef safe?

It contains Octinoxate, which are named in the Hawaii and Key West reef legislation. Some destinations restrict sunscreens containing them.

Can I wear Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++ under makeup?

Yes. Let it set for a couple of minutes before foundation so it does not pill, and reapply over makeup with a stick or powder rather than rubbing more in.

How often should I reapply Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42+ PA+++?

More often than the usual advice. It carries a photounstable filter with no stabiliser beside it, so protection can drop within the first hour of direct sun — reapply at least every two hours, and sooner in strong sun.

Brand
Missha
Country
Korea

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