Here's our breakdown of the notable ingredients, benefits, and concerns we determined from the ingredients in this product. Click any item to learn more.

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

Ingredients Overview

Here's our quick-to-read summary of the ingredients in this product. Keep scrolling if you'd like to learn more about what each ingredient does!

Ingredient

Com. / Irr. Rating

Features

Perfuming, Solvent

Masking, Solvent

Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent

Masking, Perfuming

Buffering, Masking

UV Absorber

Masking, Skin Conditioning

Antioxidant, Perfuming

Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

0 / 0

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

1 / 0

Cosmetic Colorant

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 12 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it

Ethyl Acetate

What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.

Butyl Acetate

What it does: Masking, Solvent

We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate.

Alcohol Denat.

What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

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Nitrocellulose

What it does:

We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose.

Acetyl Tributyl Citrate

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is a fragrance.

Adipic Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Adipic Acid is an organic dicarboxylic acid. It is used for pH adjustment and masking.

Many ingredients depend on a specific pH range in order to be effective.

As a masking ingredient, adipic acid is used to obscure or block properties of other ingredients. They are commonly used to block the scent of a product.

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Etocrylene

What it does: UV Absorber

We don't have a description for Etocrylene.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Apium Graveolens Seed Extract

What it does: Antioxidant, Perfuming

Apium Graveolens Seed Extract is an antioxidant and is a fragrance.

Tocopheryl Acetate

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Dimethicone

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

CI 60725

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 60725.

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