Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray
Face Makeup
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray

e.l.f. Cosmetics
35Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
71% Natural26% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Potassium SorbateMax 0.6% (acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (acid)
Sodium BenzoateMax a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Max concentration:a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Product types:a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products | b) Oral care products | c) Leave-on products
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.6 — Ineffective
5.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.6
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.6: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

71% natural26% synthetic
25 natural 1 unknown 9 synthetic

Based on 35 ingredients analyzed. 71% natural, 3% unknown and 26% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning14:Isononyl Isononanoate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil... +6 more
type of chemical entity4:Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA
solvent3:Water, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, 2-Hexanediol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Variable texture depending on product type — generally lightweight and blendable
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Variable — matte, dewy, or natural depending on formula

Pigment-rich and blendable — designed for buildable, even coverage. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.