Kevyn Aucoin Foundation Balm
Kevyn Aucoin
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Quick product notes
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Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
Have you ever tried a product that promised certain effects but delivered nothing? It might have lacked key ingredients necessary for those promised results. Despite marketing claims, if a product lacks beneficial components, its efficacy is questionable.
We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
UV Protection from (1) Ingredient:
Anti Aging from (1) Ingredient:
Promotes Wound Healing from (1) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
Click the arrows next to Skin Type! Green = Good & Red = Bad
Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.
Dry skin
Oily Skin
Sensitive skin
Oil skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 29 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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1
3
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A
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Dimethicone (Skin Protecting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antifoaming Agent) |
Silicone
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1
|
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Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
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1
|
A
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Phenyl Trimethicone (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antifoaming Agent) |
Silicone
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1
|
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Polymethylsilsesquioxane (Opacifying) |
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1
|
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Caprylyl Methicone (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
A
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Ozokerite (Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding) |
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1
|
B
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Silica Dimethyl Silylate (Emollient, Antifoaming Agent, Viscosity Controlling, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Slip Modifier, Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant, Viscosityincreasing Agent - Nonaqueous) |
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|
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Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer (Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Skin Protecting) |
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1
|
A
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Bis Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate 2 (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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1
2
|
A
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Silica (Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent) |
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5
8
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A
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Talc (Skin Protecting, Opacifying, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent, Slip Modifier) |
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1
|
A
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Boron Nitride (Opacifying, Skin Conditioning, Absorbent, Slip Modifier) |
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1
|
A
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C30 45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Film Forming) |
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1
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A
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Aluminum Hydroxide (Humectant, Skin Protecting, Opacifying, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling) |
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1
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Hydrogen Dimethicone (Film Forming) |
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2
3
|
A
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Tocopheryl Acetate (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
Anti Aging
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1
|
B
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Ethylhexyl Palmitate (Skin Conditioning, Perfuming, Emollient, Fragrance) |
Bad for oily skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
|
A
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Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil (Skin Conditioning) |
Good for dry skin
Bad for oily skin
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1
|
A
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Phytosterols (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
A
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
|
A
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Trihydroxystearin (Solvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
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1
|
A
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Sorbitan Oleate (Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Bad for oily skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
|
A
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Sodium Hyaluronate (Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for dry skin
Promotes Wound Healing
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1
|
A
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Ascorbyl Palmitate (Masking, Antioxidant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
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Glucomannan (Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
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1
3
|
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Titanium Dioxide (Cosmetic Colorant, Uv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying) |
UV Protection
Good for sensitive skin
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1
2
|
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CI 77491 (Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
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1
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CI 77492 (Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
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2
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CI 77499 (Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
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