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

Concerns

Drying (2)

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Irritating (2)

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

Masking, Perfuming

Solvent

0 / 0

Gel Forming

UV Absorber

Abrasive, Absorbent

Emulsion Stabilising

Perfuming, Solvent

Masking, Solvent

Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent

Antiseborrhoeic, Skin Conditioning

Buffering

Cosmetic Colorant

1 / 0

Cosmetic Colorant

3 / 0

Cosmetic Colorant

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 40 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it

Ethyl Acetate

What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.

Butyl Lactate

What it does: Masking, Solvent

We don't have a description for Butyl Lactate.

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/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer

What it does:

We don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer.

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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Polybutylene Terephthalate

What it does:

We don't have a description for Polybutylene Terephthalate.

Stearalkonium Bentonite

What it does: Gel Forming

We don't have a description for Stearalkonium Bentonite.

Hea/Ipdi Isocyanurate Trimer/Pg Crosspolymer

What it does:

We don't have a description for Hea/Ipdi Isocyanurate Trimer/Pg Crosspolymer.

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

What it does:

We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer.

Benzophenone-1

What it does: UV Absorber

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzophenone-1 is not reef safe.

Silica

What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent

Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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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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Ethylene/Va Copolymer

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for Ethylene/Va Copolymer.

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.

It is considered non-irritating on the skin.

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Polyethylene Terephthalate

What it does:

We don't have a description for Polyethylene Terephthalate.

N-Butyl Alcohol

What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

N-Butyl Alcohol is a fragrance.

Diacetone Alcohol

What it does: Masking, Solvent

We don't have a description for Diacetone Alcohol.

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate

What it does:

We don't have a description for Calcium Sodium Borosilicate.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Ipdi/Ppg-15 Glyceryl Ether Copolymer

What it does:

We don't have a description for Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Ipdi/Ppg-15 Glyceryl Ether Copolymer.

Polyurethane-11

What it does:

We don't have a description for Polyurethane-11.

Alcohol

What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.

These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

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.

Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.

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Polyvinyl Butyral

What it does:

We don't have a description for Polyvinyl Butyral.

Biotin

What it does: Antiseborrhoeic, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Biotin is a B vitamin that is naturally produced by our bodies. It is also called Vitamin H.

Our bodies use biotin in the metabolism process. It also helps our bodies use enzymes and move nutrients around. A biotin deficiency can lead to brittle hair and nails.

More research is needed on applying biotin topically. However, taking biotin orally has been shown to help nourish the skin, hair, and nails. They play a role in forming skin-hydrating fatty acids.

Biotin is water-soluble. It can be found in foods such as fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, and meat. Vitamin H stands for "haar" and "haut". These are the German words for hair and skin.

We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns about this ingredient.

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Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate

What it does:

We don't have a description for Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate.

Phosphoric Acid

What it does: Buffering

We don't have a description for Phosphoric Acid.

CI 15880

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 15880.

CI 77267

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77267.

CI 77510

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77510.

CI 77742

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.

It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.

CI 77891

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Community Rating: Disliked

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

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CI 19140

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.

Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.

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CI 15850

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.

Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.

This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.

It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.

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CI 77499

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

CI 77492

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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CI 77491

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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CI 12085

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 12085 is a synthetic reddish dye.

It is a type of azo dye. Azo dyes must be extensively purified before use. This makes them more stable and long-lasting.

CI 74160

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 74160.

CI 77000

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77000.

CI 60725