Mineral Sheers Loose Powder Foundation

Mineral Sheers Loose Powder Foundation

17ingredients
Setting Spray & PowderNeutrogena

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeAlcohol-freeSulfate-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganReef-safeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSilicone-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This setting spray & powder from Neutrogena lists 17 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens in the INCI list. No added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

4 known allergens in this formula
  • Methylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
  • Propylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Propylparaben
  • Ci 75470 · dye · mediumKnown allergen (dye): Carmine
  • Retinyl palmitate · retinoid · lowKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinyl Palmitate

Not detected: added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: parabens.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People with dye- or PPD-related sensitivities
  • People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

Dark spotsAnti-agingBrighteningReduces large poresScar healingSkin textureAcne fightingReduces irritationGood for oily skinRedness reducing

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    RetinoidVisibly reduces the signs of aging.
  • 3
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
  • 4
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

17

INCI (full list, INCI order): mica, ci 77163, polymethyl methacrylate, zinc stearate, triethoxycaprylylsilane, sodium dehydroacetate, methylparaben, silk powder, propylparaben, glycine soja seed extract, tocopheryl acetate, pantothenic acid, retinyl palmitate, ascorbic acid, titanium dioxide, iron oxides, ci 75470

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7methylparaben9propylparaben

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mineral Sheers Loose Powder Foundation fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Mineral Sheers Loose Powder Foundation's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Does Mineral Sheers Loose Powder Foundation contain parabens?

Yes, Mineral Sheers Loose Powder Foundation's INCI list includes one or more parabens. For most people that's low-risk — parabens have a notably low contact-allergy rate — but if you've patch-tested positive to parabens specifically, choose a paraben-free alternative.

Is Mineral Sheers Loose Powder Foundation suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Mineral Sheers Loose Powder Foundation contains 4 flagged allergens and 0 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Mineral Sheers Loose Powder Foundation against your own profile.