Monroe Skincare Exfoliator & Pore Minimizer

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Monroe Skincare Exfoliator & Pore Minimizer

Name: Monroe Skincare - Exfoliator & Pore Minimizer
Brand: Monroe Skincare

Exfoliator

British Brand

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Description

vegan exfoliator that contains aha and exfoliants.
it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates.
it does contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones.
it is reef safe.
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe.

This product was submitted by Jacob

Ingredient List (29)

Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Propylene Glycol • Cetyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Glycolic Acid • Cyclomethicone • Hydrated Silica • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil • Sodium Magnesium Silicate • Cera Alba • Isopropyl Palmitate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Panthenol • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Decylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Parfum • Mica • Ci 77891 • Butylphenyl Methylpropional

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Product 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

Ingredient Details

Here's a breakdown of the benefits, notable ingredients, and drawbacks that we found with Monroe Skincare's Exfoliator & Pore Minimizer.

Benefits (2)

Helps Reduce Irritation

from 1 ingredient

Panthenol

Reduces Large Pores

from 1 ingredient

Glycolic Acid • Citric Acid

Notable Ingredients (2)

AHA

from 1 ingredient

Glycolic Acid • Citric Acid

Exfoliators

from 1 ingredient

Hydrated Silica

Concerns (4)

May Worsen Dry Skin

from 1 ingredient

Glycolic Acid • Citric Acid

May Cause Acne

from 1 ingredient

Isopropyl Palmitate

May Cause Irritation

from 1 ingredient

Glycolic Acid • Citric Acid

May Worsen Eczema

from 1 ingredient

Mica

Monroe Skincare Exfoliator & Pore Minimizer Ingredients Explained

This product contains 29 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Also known as: Aqua, Eau, Purified Water, Aqua / Water, Distilled Water, Deionized Water

Water is the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. It often makes up the largest portion of a product, and is thus typically found at (or near) the top of an ingredients list.

In most cases, the purpose of water within an ingredient list is to act as a solvent - this means it's there to help dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

Water also happens to be necessary for all life on Earth. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a fragrance.

Glyceryl Stearate Se

Emulsifying

Glyceryl Stearate Se isn't fungal acne safe.

Propylene Glycol

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

We don't have a description for Propylene Glycol.

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol.

Glycerin

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

An organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic compound that has antimicrobial and antiviral properties. It acts a humectant in skincare products, meaning it helps skin retain moisture by pulling moisture from the air.

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic Acid is an AHA. It can be good for be good for oily skin. It can help to improve skin texture, reduce large pores, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin. It can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, and worsen rosacea.

Cyclomethicone

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Cyclomethicone is a type of silicone.

Hydrated Silica

Abrasive, Absorbent

Hydrated Silica is an exfoliant.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient, Emulsifying

Glyceryl Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Peg-100 Stearate

Peg-100 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil is an oil.

Sodium Magnesium Silicate

We don't have a description for Sodium Magnesium Silicate.

Cera Alba

Emollient, Emulsifying, Perfuming

Cera Alba is a fragrance.

Isopropyl Palmitate

Emollient, Masking, Perfuming

Isopropyl Palmitate is a fragrance and isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for acne prone skin.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Skin Conditioning

Also known as: Aloe, Aloe Vera

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.

Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals.
It also contains sugars in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.

Aloe is known to be anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, healing, and protect against UV rays.
Read more here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2763764/

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning

Panthenol can be good for be good for sensitive skin.

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Cleansing

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate isn't fungal acne safe.

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

Citric Acid

Masking

Citric Acid is an AHA. It can help to reduce large pores. It can be bad for dry skin and cause irritation.

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative