Dark Spot Corrector & Skin Brightener, Formula RX 123

Physicians Formula

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Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)

  • Low Risk
  • Moderate Risk
  • High Risk
  • Unknown
85%
8%
3%
5%

CIR Findings Breakdown

  • A - Safe as Used
  • B - Safe with Qualifications
  • C - Unsafe
  • Unknown
40%
20%
0%
40%
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
B
Decyl Glucoside
(Cleansing,Emulsion Stabilising,Surfactant)
1
Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent,Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Magnesium Stearate
(Anticaking Agent,Bulking Agent,Colorant,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Cosmetic Colorant,Moisturising)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
1
Soy Isoflavones
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Squalane
(Emollient,Hair Conditioning,Refatting,Skin Conditioning)
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
1
A
Ascorbyl Palmitate
(Antioxidant,Masking)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
comedogenic2
Comedogenic Rating (2)
1
A
Arginine
(Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Antistatic Agent,Masking)
1
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
(Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant,Skin Conditioning)
1
B
Isododecane
(Fragrance,Solvent,Emollient,Perfuming)
1
B
Isohexadecane
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Solvent)
1
Water
(Solvent)
1
A
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Humectant)
1
A
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance,Skin Conditioning,Solvent,Viscositydecreasing Agent,Humectant,Masking,Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
2
A
Glycerin
(Denaturant,Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Humectant,Skin Protecting,Viscosity Decreasing Agent,Perfuming,Solvent)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
B
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
(Emollient,Skin Conditioning)
1
Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Polysilicone-11
(Film Forming)
1
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
(Antistatic Agent,Emollient,Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Hexylene Glycol
(Fragrance,Solvent,Viscosity Decreasing Agent,Emulsifying,Perfuming,Skin Conditioning,Surfactant)
comedogenic2
Comedogenic Rating (2)
1
Laminaria Digitata Extract
(Skin Protecting)
9
Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
comedogenic3
Comedogenic Rating (3)
2
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant,Opacifying)
2
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising,Viscosity Controlling)
2
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent,Antimicrobial,Astringent,Masking,Solvent,Viscosity Controlling)
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Alcohol
Alcohol
3
A
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent,Skin Protecting,Emollient,Skin Conditioning)
Silicone
Silicone
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
3
A
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Solvent)
Silicone
Silicone
3
A
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)
(Antioxidant,Skin Conditioning)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
3
B
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying,Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
3
B
Polysorbate 80
(Denaturant,Emulsifying,Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
3
A
PEG-10 Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning)
4
B
Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant,Fragrance,Humectant,Ph Adjuster,Skin-Conditioning Agent -Humectant,Skin Conditioning,Buffering Agent)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
4
A
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance,Preservative)
5
B
Triethanolamine
(Fragrance,Ph Adjuster,Emulsifying,Surfactant,Buffering Agent,Masking)
comedogenic2
Comedogenic Rating (2)
2
3
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning,Emulsifying,Surfactant,Antistatic Agent,Emollient)
1
3
Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant,Opacifying,Sunscreen Agent,Uv Absorber)
UV Protection
UV Protection
Good for Sensitive Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
Red 4 Lake
CI 60725 (Violet 2)