Dew Superior Ex Essence Finalizer
The Kanebo Dew Superior Ex Essence Finalizer is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 44 ingredients (31 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
B
|
Carnitine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Aminobutyric Acid
(Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
|
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Sorbitol
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Humectant, Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
A
|
Polianthes Tuberosa Polysaccharide
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, 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
|
|
2
|
A
|
Cyclomethicone
(Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Silicone
|
|
3
|
|
PEG-80
(Binding, Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
Ethyl Glucoside
(Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
(Opacifying, Slip Modifier) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Potassium Hydroxide
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-40
(Binding Agent, Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Palmitate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
|
|
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
(Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Polyhydroxybutyrate
(Abrasive, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Algae Extract
(Fragrance, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Palmaria Palmata Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder
(Abrasive) |
|
|
1
|
|
Soluble Collagen
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Equisetum Arvense Extract
(Astringent, Emollient, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Dioscorea Opposita Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
|
|
|
Marrow Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Royal Jelly Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
(Adhesive, Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Binding, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tetrasodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Yeast Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
|
|
Methylserine
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glucosamine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cholesterol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
2
|
|
Beta-Carotene
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
