Ceramide Barrier Defence Face Cream
The Q + A Ceramide Barrier Defence Face Cream is a moisturizer. Our analysis of its 21 ingredients (16 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
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
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ceramide NP
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Squalane
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Olive Glycerides
(Emulsifying, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Cleansingagent, Emulsifying) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Coco-glucoside
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
|
5
|
A
|
Benzyl Alcohol
(External Analgesic, Fragrance, Oral Health Care Drug, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
A
|
Coconut Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Gluconate
(Chelating Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cyclodextrin
(Absorbent, Chelating Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dehydroacetic Acid
(Preservative) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
