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e.l.f. Lock It Down Eyeshadow Primer

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e.l.f.

Lock It Down Eyeshadow Primer

eyeshadow · 7 g · Makeup

e.l.f. Lock It Down Eyeshadow Primer is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 16-ingredient list, with dimethicone and vitamin e. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains silicones (Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone).

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

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Lock It Down Eyeshadow Primer

  • Dimethicone

    A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1IsododecaneIsododecane is a light, branched oil made only of carbon and hydrogen, mainly used as a…
  2. 2TrimethylsiloxysilicateTrimethylsiloxysilicate is a silicone resin that forms a thin, flexible film on skin,…Silicones
  3. 3MicaMica is a group of shiny minerals that break into thin, flat plates. In cosmetics it…
  4. 4Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Linoleic Polyglycerides
  5. 5DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  6. 6Synthetic WaxSynthetic Wax is a man-made wax, often built from petroleum or other hydrocarbons, that…
  7. 7Disteardimonium HectoriteDisteardimonium Hectorite is a natural clay modified with a fatty ammonium compound to…
  8. 8Triethylhexanoin
  9. 9TrihydroxystearinTrihydroxystearin is a waxy, castor-derived ingredient that thickens oils and gives…
  10. 10Sorbitan Sesquioleate
  11. 11VP/Eicosene Copolymer
  12. 12C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
  13. 13Propylene CarbonatePropylene Carbonate is a clear, nearly odorless liquid that acts as a solvent. It helps…
  14. 14EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
  15. 15TriethoxycaprylylsilaneTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based coating agent that helps powders and…
  16. 16TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…

Source: e.l.f. product page, www.elfcosmetics.co.uk/products/lock-it-down-eyeshadow-primer, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsTrimethylsiloxysilicate (#2), Dimethicone (#5)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is e.l.f. Lock It Down Eyeshadow Primer fragrance-free?

Yes. e.l.f. Lock It Down Eyeshadow Primer lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does e.l.f. Lock It Down Eyeshadow Primer contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is e.l.f. Lock It Down Eyeshadow Primer good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Dimethicone and Vitamin E.

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