PCA SKIN Pore Minimizer Skin Mattifying Gel

PCA SKINPore Minimizer Skin Mattifying GelIngredients

PCA SKIN Pore Minimizer Skin Mattifying Gel is a product from Powder & Setting Spray category with 39 ingredients. Notable: Niacinamide, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Propyl Gallate, Lecithin. The product is made by PCA SKIN.

Pore Minimizer Skin Mattifying Gel provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening and 15 more.

Organic score: 21% natural vs 67% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Niacinamide
Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
4
Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer
5
Isododecane
Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent
6
Polysilicone-11
Film former
7
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
8
Nylon-12
Bulking agent, Viscosity controlling agent

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid
Vitamins [1]: Niacinamide
Antioxidants [4]: Niacinamide, Citric Acid, Propyl Gallate, Lecithin
Softening 6: Butylene Glycol, Isododecane, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin
Moisturizing 5: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Soothing 4: Niacinamide, PEG-8, Citric Acid, Oleanolic Acid
Antiseptic 4: Hexylresorcinol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oleanolic Acid

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Ethyl Linoleate, Polysorbate-20
Silicones
Silicones
1 component
Dimethicone#10
PEG
PEG
1 component
PEG-8#17

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#2Glycerin#7
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#26

Detailed view

PCA SKIN Pore Minimizer Skin Mattifying Gel

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

#3Niacinamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

#4Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer

Origin: No information
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

#5Isododecane

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Isododecane is an emollient and a good base for colorants. Very often used in powders and shades because it spreads on the skin nicely. It also helps to soften the skin and helps to lower water loss making all the moisturizing components work better.

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