
Instant Illusions Airbrush Away Primer 30ml
Ingredient Analysis
- Cyclopentasiloxane Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
- Aqua (Water) Solvent & base Generally gentle
- Butylene glycol Humectant & solvent Generally gentle
- Dimethicone crosspolymer Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
- HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer Texture & smoothing agents All skin types
- Cyclohexasiloxane Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
- Silica Texture & oil absorption All skin types
- Phenyl trimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
- Caprylic/capric triglyceride Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
- Galactoarabinan
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- Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
- Magnesium sulfate Texture, stability & minerals Generally gentle
- PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
- Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types
- Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
- Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
- Hexyl laurate
- Parfum (Fragrance) Scent additive Potential irritant
- Methylparaben Preservative Well studied
- Ethylparaben Preservative Well studied
- Silica dimethyl silylate Texture & oil absorption All skin types
- Dipropylene glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
- Tetrasodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
- Sodium hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
- CI 77891 (Titanium dioxide) Mineral UV filter & colourant Generally gentle
- CI 77491 (Iron oxides) Mineral colourant Generally gentle
Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 19 Oct 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.
Common questions
Is No7 Instant Illusions Airbrush Away Primer fragrance-free?
No. Fragrance (listed as "Parfum (Fragrance)") is the 18th of 26 ingredients.
Does No7 Instant Illusions Airbrush Away Primer contain alcohol?
No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed.
Is No7 Instant Illusions Airbrush Away Primer safe for fungal acne?
It contains 2 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, hexyl laurate). How much they matter depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.
Is No7 Instant Illusions Airbrush Away Primer suitable for sensitive skin?
It contains fragrance, which can bother sensitive skin. Patch-test it before using it all over.
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