York Foundation

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1. 1Aqua / WaterAqua 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. 3DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
4. 4Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
5. 5CelluloseCellulose is the main structural fiber in plant cell walls. In skincare and makeup, it…
6. 6Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeSilicones
7. 7Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane CrosspolymerSilicones
8. 8PEG-10 DimethiconeA silicone with small water-loving chains attached. It acts as an emulsifier, helping…Silicones
9. 9Magnesium SulfateMagnesium Sulfate is a mineral salt that combines magnesium with sulfate. In beauty…
10. 10PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
11. 11Disteardimonium HectoriteDisteardimonium Hectorite is a natural clay modified with a fatty ammonium compound to…
12. 12Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
13. 13Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 CrosspolymerDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
14. 14Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeA silicone-based emulsifier that helps water and oil blend into one smooth, stable mix,…Silicones
15. 15Silica SilylateSilica Silylate is fine silica powder treated to repel water. It mainly thickens…
16. 16TriethoxycaprylylsilaneTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based coating agent that helps powders and…
17. 17Propylene CarbonatePropylene Carbonate is a clear, nearly odorless liquid that acts as a solvent. It helps…
18. 18Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
19. 19Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
20. 20Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is a chelating agent, a salt that grabs onto…
21. 21EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
22. 22AluminaAlumina is aluminum oxide, a fine mineral-based powder made from aluminum and oxygen.…
23. 23SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
24. 24Dipropylene GlycolDipropylene glycol is a clear liquid that works as a solvent and a humectant, meaning…
25. 25Disodium Stearoyl GlutamateA mild salt made from a fatty acid and an amino acid, used as an emulsifier that helps…
26. 26Aluminum HydroxideAluminum Hydroxide is a white mineral powder that helps add coverage, opacity, and a…
27. 27TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
28. 28Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateA synthetic antioxidant that keeps the oils and fats in a formula from going stale,…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3600531632489, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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