Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation ingredients, decoded
What Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
A long-wear, waterproof liquid foundation with a natural matte finish, made without fragrance, parabens or mineral oil.
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Also listed, but probably in too small an amount to do its usual job, so not counted above: Titanium Dioxide.
Key ingredients
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Alcohol Denat. is high on the list (#4). It can feel drying or stinging on dry or sensitive skin.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- DimethiconeSilicone
- IsododecaneEmollient
- Alcohol Denat.Solvent
- TrimethylsiloxysilicateSilicone
1% line: from Phenoxyethanol (#36) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Phenoxyethanol is limited to 1% in the EU, and ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Products made only for other markets can use more.
Full ingredient list, decoded (38)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Dimethicone다이메티콘Silicone that smooths, adds slip and forms a breathable protective film. | Silicone |
| 3 | Isododecane아이소도데케인Very light, fast-evaporating emollient used in long-wear makeup. | Emollient |
| 4 | Alcohol Denat.변성알코올Denatured alcohol: quick-drying, light feel. High up the list it can dry out sensitive skin. | Solvent |
| 5 | Trimethylsiloxysilicate트라이메틸실록시실리케이트Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 6 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 7 | Peg-10 Dimethicone피이지-10다이메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 8 | Perlite펄라이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 9 | Synthetic Fluorphlogopite합성플루오르플로고파이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 10 | Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract드럼스틱씨추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 11 | Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice야콘뿌리즙Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 12 | Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate칼슘알루미늄보로실리케이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 13 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 14 | Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/ Tetraisostearate다이펜타에리스리틸테트라하이드록시스테아레이트/테트라아이소스테아레이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 15 | Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide알파-글루칸올리고사카라이드Prebiotic sugar used to support skin comfort. | Humectant |
| 16 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 17 | Silica실리카Absorbs oil and gives a matte, soft-focus finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 18 | Silica Silylate실리카실릴레이트Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 19 | Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer에이치디아이/트라이메틸올헥실락톤크로스폴리머Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 20 | Cellulose셀룰로오스Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 21 | Aluminum Hydroxide알루미늄하이드록사이드Coats pigments and adjusts opacity. | Thickener / texture |
| 22 | Magnesium Sulfate마그네슘설페이트Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 23 | Nylon-12나일론-12Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 24 | Disodium Phosphate다이소듐포스페이트Adjusts or buffers the pH of the formula. | pH adjuster |
| 25 | Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate다이소듐스테아로일글루타메이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 26 | Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate아이소프로필라우로일사코시네이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 27 | Hydrogen Dimethicone하이드로젠다이메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 28 | Citric Acid시트릭애씨드pH adjuster; usually at low levels where it does not exfoliate. | pH adjuster |
| 29 | Diisopropyl Sebacate다이아이소프로필세바케이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 30 | Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone비스-피이지/피피지-14/14다이메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 31 | Lactobacillus락토바실러스Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
| 32 | Maltodextrin말토덱스트린Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 33 | Disteardimonium Hectorite다이스테아다이모늄헥토라이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 34 | BHT비에이치티Antioxidant that keeps oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 35 | Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 36 | Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less. | Preservative |
| may contain | Titanium Dioxide Trace티타늄디옥사이드Mineral UV filter, strongest against UVB; also used as white pigment.Ingredient guide → | UV filter |
| 38 | Iron Oxides산화철Colourant. | Colourant |
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.