philosophy the microdelivery overnight anti-aging peel
The philosophy the microdelivery overnight anti-aging peel is a exfoliating scrubs & peeling gel. Our analysis of its 42 ingredients (31 low-risk) rates it Excellent (86/100). 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 |
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Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
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Glycolic Acid
(Exfoliant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
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Glycereth-7 Trimethyl Ether
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
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Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
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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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Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
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Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
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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
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Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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Vanillyl Butyl Ether
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
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Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
Silicone
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Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
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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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PEG-240/HDI Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Acrylates Crosspolymer
(Absorbent) |
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Betaine
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
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Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
(Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Cetearyl Olivate
(Hair Conditioning) |
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
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Sorbitan Olivate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
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Dimethiconol
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Moisturising) |
Silicone
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Echinacea Purpurea Extract
(Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
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(-)-alpha-isabolol | |
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Adenosine
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Benzyl Salicylate
(Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Masking) |
Allergens
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Hexyl Cinnamal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
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Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Abrasive) |
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Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
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Tocopherol (Vitamin E) |
Good for Dry Skin
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Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Allergens
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Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Tonic) |
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Farnesol
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking, Solvent, Soothing) |
Allergens
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
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Blue 1 |
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