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e.l.f. Brightening Lavender Face Primer

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e.l.f.

Brightening Lavender Face Primer

foundation · 14 ml · Makeup

e.l.f. Brightening Lavender Face Primer is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 7-ingredient list, with dimethicone. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains silicones (Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer).

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Contains silicones
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom · Germany · France · Italy · Spain · Netherlands · Poland · Sweden

Key ingredients in Brightening Lavender Face Primer

  • Dimethicone

    A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.

Full ingredient list, decoded

7 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  2. 2Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  3. 3PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  4. 4SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
  5. 5Silica Dimethyl SilylateA fine silica powder with a surface treated to repel water and blend into oils, used…
  6. 6Isoceteth-10
  7. 7Aluminum HydroxideAluminum Hydroxide is a white mineral powder that helps add coverage, opacity, and a…

May contain (shade colorants): Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007) Ingredients may change or vary from time to time.

Source: e.l.f. product page, www.elfcosmetics.co.uk/products/brightening-lavender-face-primer-small, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsDimethicone (#1), Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (#2)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is e.l.f. Brightening Lavender Face Primer fragrance-free?

Yes. e.l.f. Brightening Lavender Face Primer lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does e.l.f. Brightening Lavender Face Primer contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is e.l.f. Brightening Lavender Face Primer good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Dimethicone.

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