Physicians Formula The Healthy Foundation is a long-wearing, buildable, and breathable foundation that provides lightweight, medium-to-full coverage with a healthy, satin finish. Here are some details about the products ingredients and materials:
Positive:
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Mineral pigments: The foundation uses mineral pigments, namely, iron oxides and titanium dioxide.
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Phenoxyethanol: One of the preservatives in Physicians Formula The Healthy Foundation is phenoxyethanol, which is considered a "middle of the road" preservative.
Negative:
- Cyclopentasiloxane: This ingredient is a controversial one, but it is used in the foundation. Scientists observed carcinogenic effects only after 12 months of exposure to high doses, which does not seem applicable to products used topically.
Ingredients or materials:
- Water
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- PEG-10 dimethicone
- Isododecane
- Butylene glycol
- Acrylates/polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate copolymer
- Talc
- Lanolin
- Poly(dimethylsiloxane)
- Potassium hydroxide
- Titanium dioxide
- Magnesium oxide
- Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
Note that the above list is not exhaustive, and there may be other ingredients in the product. For a more detailed list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging or the Physicians Formula website.
