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INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Alcohol Denatured
Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Salicylic Acid
Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative
4
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Sodium PCA
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant
6
Panthenol
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning
7
Epilobium Fleischeri Extract
8
Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract
Skin conditioning agent

All the Positive

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AHA/BHA/PHA 1Salicylic Acid

Ceramides/Vitamins/Retinoids 2Panthenol, Niacinamide

UV Protection 2Sodium PCA, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Moisturisers 4Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Acne fighting and prevention 4Alcohol Denatured, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Dehydroacetic Acid

Antioxidants and Anti-aging 1Niacinamide

Pore Shrinking1
Softening2
Soothing4
Lightening1
Healing2
Elasticity improvement1
Hair conditioning2
Hair structure improvement1
Hair gloss1
Hair protection1

ECO Metrics

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Product's organic score
organic
6 out of 14
43%
chemical: 57%
8 out of 14
57%

Warnings

Pay attention to these components
Pore-clogging ingredients
Pore-clogging ingredients
Not found
Allergy triggers
Allergy triggers
1 component
Benzyl Alcohol#13
Alcohols
Alcohols
1 component
Alcohol Denatured#2
Fragrances
Fragrances
1 component
Fragrance#14
Malassezia unsafe
Malassezia unsafe
Not found
Parabens
Parabens
Not found
Silicones
Silicones
Not found
Sulfates
Sulfates
Not found
PEG
PEG
Not found
Gluten
Gluten
Not found
Coconut
Coconut
Not found
Petroleum-based
Petroleum-based
Not found
Components by Skin Type
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 1
Glycerin#4Sodium PCA#5Panthenol#6Alcohol Denatured#2
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#3
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#3

Detailed view

#1Water

Origin: organic
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. At the same time, it’s one of the most harmful alcohols you should use carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. In general, if this ingredient stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol.

#3Salicylic Acid

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative
Cleansing
Acne fighting
Soothing
Antiseptic
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Salicylic Acid is an amazing component for oily skin. It’s a famous BHA that chemically exfoliates dead cells, kills bacteria, and prevents acne. It works as a strong pores cleanser. AHAs are not effective for removing sebum from pores, while BHAs are leaders in this space. Salicylic Acid also helps to shrink pores, remove acne scars and make skin tone even. Pay attention: concentration matters! This ingredient is rather aggressive. It can lead to irritation in high concentrations. If your skin has never seen this component before test the product first.

#4Glycerin

Origin: organic
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used a lot and it's researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

#5Sodium PCA

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Sodium PCA is a nice moisturizer and skin softener. It contains amino acids and Sodium Hyaluronate. It’s part of the Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) that is responsible for keeping the outer layer of the skin hydrated. If you don’t have enough NMF you can face dryness even if you don’t have other skin problems.

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Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Salicylic Acid, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Betaine, Zinc PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Benzyl Alcohol, Coconut Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate

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Decoded INCI list

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Comedogenic Profile

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