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AHA +

5.0
from 4 Ratings

Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)

  • Low Risk
  • Moderate Risk
  • High Risk
  • Unknown
95%
5%
0%
0%

CIR Findings Breakdown

  • A - Safe as Used
  • B - Safe with Qualifications
  • C - Unsafe
  • Unknown
70%
15%
0%
15%
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
A
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent)
1
A
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Antimicrobial)
1
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning,Perfuming,Humectant,Antioxidant)
Acne-Fighting
Acne-Fighting
Brightening
Brightening
1
A
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient,Emulsifying)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
(Viscosity Controlling,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Absorbent,Opacifying,Anticaking Agent,Slip Modifier)
4
B
Glycolic Acid
(Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent,Exfoliant)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
1
B
Cetyl Palmitate
(Skin Conditioning,Masking,Emollient,Fragrance)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Sorbitan Stearate
(Surfactant,Fragrance,Emulsifying)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Squalane
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Hair Conditioning,Refatting)
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
1
A
Xanthan Gum
(Skin Conditioning,Viscosity Controlling,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Emulsion Stabilising,Binding Agent,Binding,Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent,Gel Forming)
1
Water
(Solvent)
1
A
Caprylyl Glycol
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Humectant,Hair Conditioning)
1
A
Butylene Glycol
(Solvent,Skin Conditioning,Masking,Fragrance,Humectant,Viscosity Controlling,Viscositydecreasing Agent)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
2
A
Glycerin
(Solvent,Perfuming,Fragrance,Humectant,Viscosity Decreasing Agent,Hair Conditioning,Skin Protecting,Denaturant)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
2
A
Cyclomethicone
(Solvent,Emollient,Humectant,Viscosity Controlling,Antistatic Agent,Hair Conditioning)
Silicone
Silicone
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
3
B
Sodium Hydroxide
(Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent,Denaturant)
3
A
Sorbic Acid
(Fragrance,Preservative)
3
A
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)
(Skin Conditioning,Antioxidant)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
3
A
PEG-100 Stearate
(Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
3
PEG-12 Glyceryl Distearate
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient)