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.

Concerns

Drying (2)

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Irritating (3)

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (3)

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

Solvent

0 / 0

Masking

Emollient, Moisturising

UV Absorber

Cosmetic Colorant

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 14 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.

Isopropyl Alcohol

What it does: Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.

This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

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Triphenyl Phosphate

What it does:

We don't have a description for Triphenyl Phosphate.

Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate

What it does:

We don't have a description for Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate.

Camphor

What it does: Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Camphor is a waxy solid with a strong scent. It is made using turpentine oil.

Camphor is used for medicinal purposes due to its cooling effect. In medicine, camphor is a common anti-inflammation ingredient.

It possesses antibacterial and antifungal properties.

One study found camphor to be a potential anti-wrinkle ingredient. This might be due to its ability to increase elastin and collagen production. Collagen and elastin are responsible for plump and youthful looking skin.

It is best to use cosmetics with a small amount of camphor under 11%. Using topical camphor may induce irritation and redness.

In the past, camphor was traditionally made by distilling the wood of the camphor tree.

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Acrylates Copolymer

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.

After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.

It is also used to make a product more thick.

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Dimethiconol

What it does: Emollient, Moisturising

Community Rating: Disliked

Dimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.

Mercaptopropionic Acid

What it does:

We don't have a description for Mercaptopropionic Acid.

Etocrylene

What it does: UV Absorber

We don't have a description for Etocrylene.

Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin

What it does:

We don't have a description for Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin.

CI 60725

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 60725.