Extreme Matte Oil-Control Primer

primer · 30 ml · Makeup

Catrice Extreme Matte Oil-Control Primer is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 25-ingredient list, with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and dimethicone. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum (Fragrance)) and silicones (Trisiloxane, Dimethicone).

Contains fragrance
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Contains silicones
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Extreme Matte Oil-Control Primer

Niacinamide
Vitamin B3; helps with oil, redness, uneven tone and the barrier.
Hyaluronic acid
A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.
Dimethicone
A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2TrisiloxaneSilicones
3DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
4SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
5Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
6Isononyl Isononanoate
7NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
8PEG-10 DimethiconeA silicone with small water-loving chains attached. It acts as an emulsifier, helping…Silicones
9Dimethicone CrosspolymerDimethicone Crosspolymer is a flexible, network-like silicone that gives a soft, smooth…Silicones
10Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
11Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
12PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
13Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
14Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
15Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
16TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
17Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
18Glycosyl Trehalose
19IsohexadecaneIsohexadecane is a light, synthetic branched hydrocarbon used as an emollient. Its main…Mineral oil & petrolatum
20Hydrogenated Starch HydrolysateA mix of sugar alcohols made from starch, used mainly to attract and hold water in a…
21EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
22Polysorbate 80A gentle, water-loving emulsifier made from a sorbitol-based sugar alcohol and oleic…
23Sorbitan OleateSorbitan Oleate is a mild emulsifier made from sorbitol and oleic acid, a fatty acid.…
24PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
25Parfum (Fragrance)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Catrice product page, www.catrice.eu/en-gb/p/962032/extreme-matte-oil-control-primer, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Parfum (Fragrance) (#25)
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	Contains	Trisiloxane (#2), Dimethicone (#3), Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (#5), PEG-10 Dimethicone (#8), Dimethicone Crosspolymer (#9)
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	Contains	Isohexadecane (#19)
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Catrice Extreme Matte Oil-Control Primer fragrance-free?

No. Catrice Extreme Matte Oil-Control Primer contains Parfum (Fragrance) (ingredient 25 of 25).

Does Catrice Extreme Matte Oil-Control Primer contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Trisiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Catrice Extreme Matte Oil-Control Primer good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and dry skin: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Dimethicone and Vitamin E.