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

Exfoliators

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin

Reduces Irritation

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (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

Emollient

Abrasive, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent

0-2 / 0

Masking

Perfuming, Soothing

Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Skin Conditioning

0 / 0

Perfuming

Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Masking, Perfuming

Skin Conditioning

Masking

Ingredients Explained

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

Petrolatum

What it does: Emollient

Community Rating: Disliked

Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.

This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.

Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.

The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.

Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.

Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.

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Synthetic Wax

What it does: Abrasive, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.

It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.

Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.

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Paraffinum Liquidum

What it does: Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.

Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.

Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic. However, this ingredient may not work well for those with oily skin or fungal acne.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient in your routine, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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Myroxylon Pereirae Oil

What it does: Masking

Myroxylon Pereirae Oil is an oil.

Methyl Salicylate

What it does: Perfuming, Soothing

Methyl Salicylate is a fragrance.

Arnica Montana Flower Extract

What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Arnica Montana Flower Extract is a fragrance.

Chamomilla Recutita Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Chamomilla Recutita Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.

Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.

Antioxidant components in chamomile help fight free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By stabilizing them, antioxidants may help reduce the signs of aging.

Ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help with stomach issues.

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Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi Leaf Oil

What it does: Perfuming

Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi Leaf Oil is a fragrance and is an oil. It can be good for be good for oily skin.

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Very Disliked

This oil is derived from the leaves of Eucalyptus Globulus, a type of Eucalyptus tree native to Australia.

Though this oil shows antibacterial and antioxidant activity, it is also a known skin-irritant due to its fragrance components.

Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Oil

What it does: Masking, Perfuming