INCI Stearic Acid
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Potassium Hydroxide
Buffering agent
Lauric Acid
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
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Antioxidants [2] : Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
Moisturizing 8 : Stearic Acid Glycerin Dipropylene Glycol Glyceryl Stearate SE Glyceryl Stearate SE Hydroxylated Lecithin Butylene Glycol Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
Softening 7 : Stearic Acid Glycerin Lauramidopropyl Betaine Glyceryl Stearate SE Glyceryl Stearate SE Hydroxylated Lecithin Butylene Glycol
Antiseptic 4 : Lauric Acid Sodium Chloride Salicylic Acid Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
Soothing 3 : PEG-8 Salicylic Acid Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
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Concerns Pay attention to these components
Risk of clogging pores
Stearic Acid , Myristic Acid , Lauric Acid , Glyceryl Stearate SE , Glyceryl Stearate SE , Butylene Glycol Contains chemical fragrances
Fragrance Can support fungal acne
Stearic Acid , Myristic Acid , Lauric Acid Share With Friends Help them to avoid dangerous skincare products and solve their skin problems.
ECO Metrics Find out how eco-friendly the components are
Components by Skin Type Find out what components are good or bad for your skin type
Dry skin
Positive: 3 Negative: 0
Glycerin #5 Butylene Glycol #20 Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract #23
Oily skin
Positive: 2 Negative: 5
Salicylic Acid #13 Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract #21 Stearic Acid #3 Myristic Acid #4 Lauric Acid #7 Glyceryl Stearate SE #10 Glyceryl Stearate SE #11
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0 Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid #13
Detailed view Illuminare Acne Facial Wash
Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
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 .
Origin: chemical
Role: Humectant, Solvent
Soothing
PEG
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Stearic Acid doesn’t belong to aggressive acids. It’s a fatty acid that can be found in Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, and many natural butters and oils. The component is mostly used for formulation purposes. It makes the product spread and feel better. It’s one of the most important fatty acids in our skin cells.
Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Origin: natural
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
Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. 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.
The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.
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