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

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating (4)

Rosacea (3)

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

Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Perfuming

UV Absorber, UV Filter

Perfuming

Perfuming

Masking, Solvent

Masking, Perfuming

Masking, Soothing

Masking, Tonic

UV Absorber, UV Filter

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UV Absorber, UV Filter

0 / 0

Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Astringent, Perfuming

Perfuming

Masking

Perfuming

Masking

Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Masking

Masking, Perfuming, Tonic

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 25 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it

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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Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Epoxycyclododecane

What it does: Perfuming

Epoxycyclododecane is a fragrance.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.

Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.

Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.

However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.

Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!

The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.

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Citronellol

What it does: Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".

Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.

Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.

Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,

Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.

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Cyclohexylpropanol

What it does: Perfuming

Cyclohexylpropanol is a fragrance.

2-Methyl-1-Naphthol

What it does:

We don't have a description for 2-Methyl-1-Naphthol.

Dimethyl Phenethyl Butyrate

What it does: Perfuming

Dimethyl Phenethyl Butyrate is a fragrance.

Dipropylene Glycol

What it does: Masking, Solvent

Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

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Ethyl Hydroxypyrone

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Ethyl Hydroxypyrone is a fragrance.

Ethyl Trimethylcyclopentene Butenol

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Ethyl Trimethylcyclopentene Butenol is a fragrance.

Ethyl Vanillin

What it does: Masking, Soothing

We don't have a description for Ethyl Vanillin.

Ethylene Brassylate

What it does: Masking, Tonic

We don't have a description for Ethylene Brassylate.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.

UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.

The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.

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Ethylhexyl Salicylate

What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Disliked

Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.

Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.

The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.

According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.

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Gamma-Nonalactone

What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Gamma-Nonalactone is a fragrance.

Ionone

What it does: Astringent, Perfuming

Ionone is a fragrance.

Linalool

What it does: Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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Linalyl Acetate

What it does: Masking

We don't have a description for Linalyl Acetate.

Oxacycloheptadec-10-En-2-One

What it does: Perfuming

Oxacycloheptadec-10-En-2-One is a fragrance.

Methyldihydrojasmonate

What it does: Masking

We don't have a description for Methyldihydrojasmonate.

Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil

What it does: Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

This ingredient is commonly known as Patchouli oil.

Patchouli exhibits slight antibacterial and antifungal activity from its patchoulol and alpha-patchoulene content.

However, it also contains known skin-irritating fragrances. A study from 2015 found limonene and camphor as active components of this ingredient.

Limonene and camphor are both known EU allergens.

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Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes

What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes is a fragrance.

Vanillin

What it does: Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Vanillin is the main compound of the vanilla bean. It is naturally occuring but can also be artificially created.

This ingredient exhibits antioxidant properties but is also a known skin-irritant.

Vanillism is the term of contact-dermatitis associated with the vanilla plant. The sap of the vanilla plant triggers skin irritation, swelling, and redness.

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Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil

What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Tonic

Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.

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