Soft Glam Foundation

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32 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1Water (Aqua)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2IsododecaneIsododecane is a light, branched oil made only of carbon and hydrogen, mainly used as a…
3. 3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
4. 4Coco-Caprylate/CaprateA light, coconut-derived ester that softens skin and hair and helps other ingredients…
5. 5DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
6. 6Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
7. 7Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeA silicone-based emulsifier that helps water and oil blend into one smooth, stable mix,…Silicones
8. 8C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateA light, fast-absorbing ester made from benzoic acid and C12-15 fatty alcohols. It…
9. 9Tridecyl TrimellitateTridecyl Trimellitate is an emollient ester that helps formulas glide, add gloss, and…
10. 10Sorbitan Sesquioleate
11. 11SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
12. 12Boron NitrideBoron Nitride is a white, slippery powder made from boron and nitrogen. It is mainly…
13. 13Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
14. 14Magnesium StearateMagnesium Stearate is the magnesium salt of stearic acid, a fatty acid. Its main job is…
15. 15Magnesium SulfateMagnesium Sulfate is a mineral salt that combines magnesium with sulfate. In beauty…
16. 16PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
17. 17Disteardimonium HectoriteDisteardimonium Hectorite is a natural clay modified with a fatty ammonium compound to…
18. 18PEG/PPG-15/15 DimethiconeSilicones
19. 19TrimethylsiloxysilicateTrimethylsiloxysilicate is a silicone resin that forms a thin, flexible film on skin,…Silicones
20. 20Diisostearyl MalateDiisostearyl Malate is a light, oil-like ester made from malic acid and a branched…
21. 21Silica Dimethyl SilylateA fine silica powder with a surface treated to repel water and blend into oils, used…
22. 22Aluminum HydroxideAluminum Hydroxide is a white mineral powder that helps add coverage, opacity, and a…
23. 23TriethoxycaprylylsilaneTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based coating agent that helps powders and…
24. 24Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
25. 25EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
26. 26Erythritol
27. 27Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit Extract
28. 28Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
29. 29Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
30. 30Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract
31. 31Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract
32. 32HydroxyacetophenoneHydroxyacetophenone is a preservative-support ingredient that helps protect a formula…

May contain (shade colorants): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow Iron Oxide (CI 77492), Red Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Black Iron Oxide (CI 77499) Ingredients may change or vary from time to time.

Source: e.l.f. product page, www.elfcosmetics.co.uk/products/soft-glam-satin-foundation-31-medium-n, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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