Kate Somerville HydraClear Hydrating Acne Gel
The Kate Somerville HydraClear Hydrating Acne Gel is a treatment. Our analysis of its 42 ingredients (31 low-risk) rates it Excellent (93/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
4
|
B
|
Salicylic Acid
(Antiacne Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover, Denaturant, Exfoliant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
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
|
|
Glycereth-7 Trimethyl Ether
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer
(Binding, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Phytic Acid
(Chelating Agent, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
|
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Abrasive) |
|
|
1
|
|
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Oleanolic Acid
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Biotin
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antiseborrhoeic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
B
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
Jasminum Sambac (Jasmine) Flower Extract | |
|
1
|
|
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
(Emollient) |
|
|
4
|
|
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
Eucalyptus Radiata Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
(Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cistus Ladaniferus Resin
(Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil | |
|
1
|
|
Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil
(Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil | |
|
1
|
|
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
(Masking, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Gluconolactone
(Fragrance, Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
|
B
|
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Oil | |
|
1
|
B
|
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract
(Perfuming) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Sodium Metabisulfite
(Antioxidant, Preservative, Reducing) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
(Masking, Perfuming, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Menthol
(Denaturant, External Analgesic, Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Oral Health Caredrug, Masking, Refreshing, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
|
7
|
|
Evernia Furfuracea (Treemoss) Extract |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
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