Illuminating Primer SPF 15 by Monu Skin: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

Zinc Oxide EWG 1-2

Bulking agent Skin protecting Colorant Sunscreen agent

AntisepticUV Protection Comedogenic 1/5

3

Dimethicone EWG 1-3

Emollient Antifoaming agent Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

4

PEG-4 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

5

Cyclotetrasiloxane EWG 3-6

Emollient Antifoaming agent Hair conditioning Slip modifier Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Barrier supportSmoothing Comedogenic 1/5

6

Diglycerin EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Moisturising Hair conditioning Oral care agent Skin protecting Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Oral health care drug Viscosity controlling agent Denaturant

Hair Structure ImprovementBarrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

7

Cetearyl Alcohol EWG 1

Emollient Foam booster Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Comedogenic 2/5

8

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer EWG 1-2

Viscosity controlling agent

9

Glyceryl Stearate SE EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

MoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 3/5

10

PEG-100 Stearate EWG 1-3

Cleansing agent Surfactant

MoisturizingSoftening Malassezia Feeding

11

Cyclopentasiloxane EWG 3

Emollient Hair conditioning Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Protection

12

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

13

Isostearic Acid EWG 1

Binder Binding Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Surfactant

ProtectionSoftening Malassezia Feeding

14

Ribes Nigrum (Blackcurrant) Seed Oil EWG 1

Emollient

15

Polyhydroxystearic Acid EWG 1

Suspending agent Emulsifying agent

16

Polyacrylamide EWG 2-4

Binder Antistatic agent Hair fixative Binding Film former

ProtectionAntistatic Comedogenic 1/5

17

Lactic Acid EWG 1-4

Fragrance ingredient Buffering agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent Exfoliant PH adjuster

Hair Structure ImprovementHair GrowthRejuvenationHealingCleansingSoothingLighteningMoisturizingAcne fighting

18

Fragrance EWG 8

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

19

Disodium EDTA EWG 1

Viscosity controlling agent Chelating agent

20

Tocopherol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationAnti AgingUV ProtectionAntioxidant Comedogenic 3/5

21

Silica EWG 1-3

Bulking agent Skin protecting Viscosity controlling agent Film former Opacifying agent

Barrier supportProtectionSmoothing Comedogenic 1/5

22

C13-14 Isoparaffin EWG 1

Emollient Solvent

23

Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Deodorant agent

DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

24

Linalool EWG 3

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

25

Xanthan Gum EWG 1

Binder Gel forming Binding Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

26

Biosaccharide Gum-1 EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

SoothingMoisturizingHair Gloss

27

Laureth-7 EWG 1-3

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Cleansing

28

Isoceteth-10 EWG 1-2

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

29

Sodium Hyaluronate EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingMoisturizingSoftening

30

Cassia Alata Leaf Extract EWG 1

Astringent

Hair Structure ImprovementHair GrowthRejuvenationCleansingTones Up SkinAntisepticElasticity ImprovementAnti DandruffMoisturizingSoftening

31

Citronellol EWG 3-4

Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

32

Benzyl Salicylate EWG 3-5

Fragrance ingredient Masking Sunscreen agent

UV Protection Allergen

33

Farnesol EWG 3-4

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking Solvent Soothing

DeodorantAntifungalAntisepticAnti DandruffAcne fighting Allergen

34

Limonene EWG 4-5

Fragrance ingredient

Antiseptic Allergen

35

Mica EWG 1

Colorant Opacifying agent

36

Titanium Dioxide (nano) EWG 2-4

Skin protecting Colorant Opacifying agent Sunscreen agent

MattifyingBarrier supportProtectionUV Protection

37

Iron Oxides EWG 1-2

Colorant

Moisturizing

38

Talc EWG 5-8

Absorbent Anticaking agent Bulking agent Skin protecting Slip modifier Abrasive Opacifying agent

SofteningUV Protection Comedogenic 1/5

Illuminating Primer SPF 15

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