DHC Pore Essence
The DHC Pore Essence is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 44 ingredients (38 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Squalane
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
C14-22 Alcohols
(Emulsion Stabilising) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
Silicone
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate
(Antioxidant, Emulsion Stabilising, Reducing, Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyapatite
(Abrasive, Bulking Agent, Oral Care Agent, Emulsion Stabilising) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
|
2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract | |
|
|
|
Artocarpus Lakoocha Wood Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Bleaching, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Fomes Officinalis (Mushroom) Extract | |
|
1
|
|
Pyridoxine HCl
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Punica Granatum Extract
(Astringent, Masking, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract | |
|
2
|
B
|
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract | |
|
3
|
B
|
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract | |
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
B
|
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Cetearyl Glucoside
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Isostearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Masking, Solvent) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Behenyl Alcohol
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Algin
(Binding Agent, Fragrance, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Chitosan
(Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
4
|
B
|
Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning Agent Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Polyglutamic Acid
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 60
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Menthyl Lactate
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking, Refreshing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
