Based on the ingredient lists provided for shades Y01, N02, and N03, the KATO-KATO PAT-PAT All Inclusive Cushion Foundation is a silicone-based, medium-to-full coverage foundation with skincare benefits, focusing on a smooth, long-wearing, blurred finish. The formulas across shades are extremely similar, differing primarily in pigment order/concentration. Here's a breakdown of the key ingredients and their functions:
Base & Solvents:
- Water (Aqua): Primary solvent, base of the emulsion.
- Ethanol: Solvent, helps with quick drying and product spreadability. Can be drying for some skin types.
- Butylene Glycol, Glycerin: Humectants that attract and bind water to the skin, providing hydration and preventing the formula from drying too tight.
- Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone: Key silicones providing the primary texture. They offer exceptional slip, smooth application, pore/fine line blurring, water resistance, and a velvety/silky finish. They form the backbone of the formula.
- Film Formers & Texture Modifiers (Adhesion, Longwear, Blurring):
- Trimethylsiloxysilicate: Silica/silicone hybrid that improves adhesion, water resistance, and creates a flexible, long-lasting film. Adds durability.
- Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer: A silicone elastomer (like a rubbery gel) that provides superior cushiony feel, high spreadability, pore blurring, and helps hold pigments evenly. Key for the "cushion" texture and airbrushed effect.
- Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polypropyl Silsesquioxane: Silicone resins/elastomers that enhance longevity, water resistance, adhesion, and create a soft-focus, matte/blurred finish. They help the foundation stay put and minimize shine.
- Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer: A silicone-acrylate hybrid that improves water resistance, adhesion to skin, and film formation for longer wear.
- Polysilicone-11: A silicone film former contributing to smooth application and long wear.
- Disteardimonium Hectorite: A clay mineral (rheology modifier) used to thicken the silicone base and prevent settling of pigments, giving it the creamy texture suitable for a cushion.
- Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt): Rheology modifier (thickener) and can have a slight mattifying effect.
- Silica: Absorbs excess oil, reduces shine, contributes to a silky, blurred finish, and can help with pigment dispersion.
Pigments (Color & Coverage):
- CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide): White pigment providing coverage, opacity, and some UV scatter (minimal SPF). Also a thickener.
- CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides): Red, yellow, and black iron oxides. Combined in varying ratios to create the specific shades (Y01, N02, N03). Provide the foundation's color and coverage.
- Emulsifiers & Stabilizers (Mixing Oil/Water, Stability):
- Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone: Silicone-based emulsifiers helping to blend water and silicone phases, stabilizing the emulsion.
- Sorbitan Sesquioleate: Emulsifier and stabilizer.
- Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate: Emulsifier, helps stabilize the mixture of oils and water.
- Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate: Mild amino acid-based emulsifier and skin conditioner.
- Lecithin: Emulsifier, stabilizer, and skin-conditioning agent.
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid: Helps disperse pigments evenly and stabilize the emulsion, preventing separation.
Emollients & Skin Feel (Slip, Spreadability, Moisture):
- Isostearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate: Oils/esters that lubricate the skin, improve spreadability, and contribute to a smooth feel. Note: Isopropyl Myristate can be comedogenic for some.
- Butyloctanol Salicylate: Primarily a solvent/emollient, not a sunscreen agent in this context (concentration too low).
Skincare & Conditioning Agents:
- Panthenol (Provitamin B5): Humectant, soothes, and supports skin barrier function.
- Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate: Smaller form of Hyaluronic Acid, penetrates deeper to provide hydration and plumping.
- Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol (Vitamin E): Antioxidants protecting skin from free radicals and conditioning the skin.
- Carnosine: A peptide with antioxidant properties, may help protect skin.
- Biosaccharide Gum-2: A natural sugar-derived ingredient known for its soothing, anti-irritant, and film-forming properties, enhancing skin comfort.
- Aluminum Hydroxide: Often used as a pH adjuster, opacifying agent, or skin protectant in small amounts.
Preservatives & Stabilizers:
- 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin: Multi-functional ingredients acting as mild preservatives, moisturizers, and antimicrobial boosters.
- Phenoxyethanol: Primary synthetic preservative.
- (Daily) Fragrance/Parfum: Adds scent. Potential sensitizer for some.
Y01#
- Shandong G Makeup Network Preparation Word2024002686
- ["Water", "Dimethicone", "CI 77891", "Methyl Trimethicone", "Glycerin", "Trimethylsiloxysilicate", "Butylene Glycol", "Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone", "Isostearic Acid", "Butyloctanol Salicylate", "Ethanol", "PEG-10 Dimethicone", "Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer", "Disteardimonium Hectorite", "Phenyl Trimethicone", "Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer", "Magnesium Sulfate", "Sorbitan Sesquioleate", "Polypropyl Silsesquioxane", "Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer", "Polysilicone-11", "CI 77492", "Polyhydroxystearic acid", "1,2-hexanediol", "Disodium stearoyl glutamate", "Lecithin", "Tocopheryl acetate", "Ethylhexyl palmitate", "Isopropyl myristate", "Aluminum hydroxide", "Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate", "Silica", "Panthenol", "Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate", "Caprylyl glycol", "(Daily) fragrance", "Ethylhexylglycerin", "CI 77491", "CI 77499", "Carnosine", "Tocopherol (vitamin E)", "Biosaccharide gum-2", "Phenoxyethanol"]
N02#
- Shandong G Makeup Network Preparation Word2024002687
- ["Water", "Dimethicone", "CI 77891", "Methyl Trimethicone", "Glycerin", "Trimethylsiloxysilicate", "Butylene Glycol", "Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone", "Isostearic Acid", "Butyloctanol Salicylate", "Ethanol", "PEG-10 Dimethicone", "Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer", "Disteardimonium Hectorite", "Phenyl Trimethicone", "CI 77492", "Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer", "Magnesium Sulfate", "Sorbitan Sesquioleate", "Polypropyl Silsesquioxane", "Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer", "Polysilicone-11", "Polyhydroxystearic Acid", "1,2-Hexanediol", "Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate", "Lecithin", "Tocopheryl Acetate", "Ethylhexyl Palmitate", "Isopropyl Myristate", "Aluminum Hydroxide", "Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate", "CI 77491", "Silica", "Panthenol", "Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate", "Caprylyl Glycol", "(Daily) Fragrance", "Ethylhexylglycerin", "CI 77499", "Carnosine", "Tocopherol (Vitamin E)", "Biosaccharide Gum-2", "phenoxyethanol"]
N03#
- Shandong G Makeup Network Preparation Word2024002657
- ["Water", "Dimethicone", "CI 77891", "Methyl Trimethicone", "Glycerin", "Trimethylsiloxysilicate", "Butylene Glycol", "Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone", "Isostearic Acid", "Butyloctanol Salicylate", "Ethanol", "PEG-10 Dimethicone", "Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer", "Disteardimonium Hectorite", "Phenyl Trimethicone", "Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer", "Magnesium Sulfate", "CI 77492", "Sorbitan Sesquioleate", "Polypropyl Silsesquioxane", "Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer", "Polysilicone-11", "Polyhydroxystearic acid", "1,2-Hexanediol", "Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate", "Lecithin", "CI 77491", "Tocopheryl Acetate", "Ethylhexyl Palmitate", "Isopropyl Myristate", "Aluminum Hydroxide", "Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate", "Silica", "Panthenol", "Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate", "(Daily) Fragrance", "Caprylyl Glycol", "Ethylhexylglycerin", "CI 77499", "Carnosine", "Tocopherol (Vitamin E)", "Biosaccharide Gum-2", "Phenoxyethanol"]