Ulta Dual Action Polishing Cleanser
The Ulta Dual Action Polishing Cleanser is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 21 ingredients (18 low-risk) rates it Excellent (88/100). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
|
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming, Surfactant) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Sulfate
|
|
2
|
B
|
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
Sulfate
|
|
3
|
|
Oxidized Polyethylene
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
Acrylates Copolymer
(Adhesive, Artificial Nail Builder, Binding Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Antistatic Agent, Binding) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Extract
(Abrasive, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
(Uv Absorber) |
|
|
1
|
|
Buteth-3
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tributyl Citrate
(Plasticizer, Solvent, Film Forming) |
|
|
1
|
|
C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Benzophenone-4
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
6
|
A
|
BHT
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
7
|
A
|
DMDM Hydantoin
(Preservative) |
