Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Stay Matte Poreless Oil Control Powder Clear

Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Stay Matte Poreless Oil Control Powder Ingredients Explained

Name: Stay Matte Poreless Oil Control Powder
Brand: Ellana Mineral Cosmetics

Color: Clear

Updated on December 14, 2023 Submitted by Reinawashere

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Overview

What it is

Setting spray & powder with 9 ingredients that contains exfoliants and PHA

Cool Features

It is vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe

Suited For

It has ingredients that are good for fighting acne, anti aging, oily skin and better texture

Free From

It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

Fun facts

Ellana Mineral Cosmetics is from Philippines. This product is used in 2 routines created by our community.

We independently verify ingredients and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Does this product need an update? Let us know.

Ingredient List (9)

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Oryza Sativa Starch, Illite, Kaolin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Gluconolactone, Lactoscatone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate

You should know

Here's our breakdown of the notable ingredients, benefits, and concerns we determined from the ingredients in this product. Click any item to learn more.

Notable Ingredients

PHA

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging

Acne Fighting

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

Ingredients Overview

Here's our quick-to-read summary of the ingredients in this product. Keep scrolling if you'd like to learn more about what each ingredient does!

Ingredient

Com. / Irr. Rating

Features

Absorbent

Abrasive, Absorbent

Abrasive, Absorbent, Cosmetic Colorant

0 / 0

Skin Conditioning

Perfuming

Masking, Preservative

Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 9 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

What it does: Absorbent

Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate.

Oryza Sativa Starch

What it does: Absorbent

Community Rating: Liked

Oryza Sativa Starch is an absorbent and used to mattify the skin. It is a natural carbohydrate and the main component of rice. A more common name for this ingredient is 'rice starch'.

Rice starch is created by steeping broken grains in a caustic soda.

Rice extract has many skin benefits. Read more about rice extract here.

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Illite

What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent

Illite is an exfoliant.

Kaolin

What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Cosmetic Colorant

Community Rating: Liked

Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.

Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.

Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.

The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.

Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.

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Polymethylsilsesquioxane

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.

When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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Gluconolactone

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.

When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This helps improve texture and brightens the skin.

Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.

PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.

In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.

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Lactoscatone

What it does: Perfuming

Lactoscatone is a fragrance.

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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Calcium Gluconate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Calcium Gluconate.

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When to use

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Directions

As a Setting Powder
1. Apply on top of foundation and concealer, before moving on to color cosmetics steps OR apply on top of cream products to set.
2. Use two taps MAXIMUM of the setting powder out of the sifter cap.
3. Buff gently into skin with a fluffy powder brush.
4....

As a Powder Primer/Standalone Powder Base
1. Apply on top of skincare as a protective barrier before applying makeup.
2. Use two taps MAXIMUM of the setting powder out of the sifter cap.
3. Buff gently into skin with a fluffy powder brush.

As a Oil Control Retouch
1. Use only one tap maximum for this.
2. With a slightly denser powder brush, tap onto “shiny” areas and buff out slightly.