The First Geniture Sym-Micro Essence
The O Hui The First Geniture Sym-Micro Essence is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 94 ingredients (76 low-risk) rates it Excellent (95/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
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Water
(Solvent) |
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Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
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Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Isododecane
(Fragrance, Solvent, Emollient, Perfuming) |
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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
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Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
Silicone
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Polysilicone-11
(Film Forming) |
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PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
(Humectant) |
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1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
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Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
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Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
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Polyglycerin-3
(Humectant) |
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PEG-10 Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
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Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
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Betaine
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
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Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
(Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
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Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Chondrus Crispus Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Sodium Polyacrylate
(Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Skin Conditioning Agent Emollient, Viscosity Controlling Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Skin Conditioning) |
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Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
(Viscosity Controlling) |
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Maltodextrin
(Absorbent, Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Binding) |
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Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
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Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
(Viscosity Controlling) |
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Dimethiconol
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Moisturising) |
Silicone
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Isohexadecane
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
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CI 77891
(Colorant) |
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Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
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Polysorbate 80
(Denaturant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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Biosaccharide Gum-1
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Trisodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent) |
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Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning Agent Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
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PEG-8 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
(Emulsifying) |
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Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Lactobacillus
(Skin Conditioning) |
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t-Butyl Alcohol
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Solvent, Perfuming) |
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CI 77491
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
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Beta-Glucan
(Bulking Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
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PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
(Emulsifying) |
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Sorbitan Oleate
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
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Trideceth-6
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
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Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
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Hydrogenated Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant) |
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Sodium Bicarbonate
(Abrasive, Buffering Agent, Deodorant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Phadjuster, Skin Protecting) |
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Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
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Sodium Lactate
(Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Humectant, Keratolytic) |
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CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
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Glucose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous) |
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Potassium Chloride
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Oily Skin
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Sodium Phosphate
(Buffering Agent) |
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Lysine HCL
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
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Sodium Pyruvate
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Isoleucine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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Leucine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
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Tyrosine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Proprietary, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Antistatic Agent, Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
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Threonine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Waving Or Straightening) |
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Valine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
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Arginine HCl
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Phenylalanine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
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Cystine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
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Glycoproteins
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
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Calcium Chloride
(Cosmetic Astringent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Histidine HCl
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Reducing) |
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Serine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
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Glycine
(Buffering Agent, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
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Methionine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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Paeonia Suffruticosa Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Paeonol
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Tryptophan
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
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Oligopeptide-1
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Oligopeptide-2
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Oligopeptide-3
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Inositol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Humectant) |
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Oligopeptide-6
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Folic Acid
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
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Pyridoxine HCl
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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Thiamine HCl
(Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
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Riboflavin
(Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Conditioning) |
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Oligopeptide-4
(Skin Conditioning) |
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PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
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Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
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Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
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Benzyl Salicylate
(Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Masking) |
Allergens
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Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
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Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
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Benzyl Alcohol
(External Analgesic, Fragrance, Oral Health Care Drug, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking) |
Allergens
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