True Match Super-Blendable Powder

Whether it provides direct protection against UV radiation.

From Titanium Dioxide

Whether the ingredient helps increase the skin’s water content — humectants that attract water, ingredients that reduce water loss, or ones that make skin feel less dry.

From Panthenol, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Tocopheryl Acetate

Whether it can calm the skin — linked to less redness, irritation, discomfort, or visible reactivity.

From Panthenol

Whether it can reduce excess sebum, shine, or greasiness — absorbents, sebum-regulating ingredients, and some acne actives.

From Zea Mays, Zeolite

Whether it can improve smoothness and surface texture — roughness, flaking, clogged pores, or unevenness. Exfoliating acids, retinoids, and smoothing moisturizers may score here.

From Panthenol, Dimethicone, Zeolite, Tocopheryl Acetate

Whether it has known or suspected hormone-related activity or endocrine-disruption concern.

From Propylparaben, Butylparaben

Whether it has meaningful potential to be absorbed into the body at levels that may matter biologically. Most cosmetic ingredients score low unless there is known concern or high exposure.

From Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Methylparaben, Butylated Hydroxytoluene

Risk of allergic contact dermatitis or immune-based reactions. Fragrance allergens, preservatives, botanicals, and some dyes may score here.

From Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylparaben

Whether it may worsen breakouts — clogging pores, feeling heavy on acne-prone skin, or triggering comedones in some users.

From Tocopheryl Acetate

Risk of short-term irritation — stinging, burning, dryness, redness, or discomfort. Common for strong actives, acids, retinoids, fragrances, and harsh surfactants.

From Sorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate