diff --git a/packages/mdc-ripple/_mixins.scss b/packages/mdc-ripple/_mixins.scss
index da78a2a6f08..9d4af2f33b5 100644
--- a/packages/mdc-ripple/_mixins.scss
+++ b/packages/mdc-ripple/_mixins.scss
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@
   --mdc-ripple-fg-translate-start: 0;
 
   -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
+  will-change: transform, opacity;
 
   &::before,
   &::after {
@@ -36,7 +37,6 @@
     opacity: 0;
     pointer-events: none;
     content: "";
-    will-change: transform, opacity;
   }
 
   &::before {