Retinol Anti-Wrinkle Face Serum

• WaterSolvent
• Isopropyl MyristateFungal Acne TriggerSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming, Emollient, Fragrance, Binding Agent, Binding

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  Avoid if you have sensitivities to Malassezia or Prone to Fungal Acne Outbreaks. Reported to Be Comedogenic - Likely To Cause Acne By clogging The Pores Of The Skin.

  EWG1

  CIRSQ
• GlycerinSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant

  Ingredient Notes

  In a lab study, Malassezia was unable to grow on glycerin without the presence of fatty acids in the agar, indicating that it is not a fungal acne trigger.

  EWG2

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Glycerol
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18510666
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11301638
  • https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/6/3/45
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29737895
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4128616
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC118058/
  • https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022202X15498574
  • http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-ZHYY201307007.htm
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25134312/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5137500/
• Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning, Proprietary
• Ethylhexyl OlivateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRSQ
• Cetearyl AlcoholFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent - Aqueous

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  Unexpectedly, the growth of some Malassezia spp., especially M. furfur, was observed in the presence of a primary fatty alcohol, Cetylstearyl Alcohol (Cetearyl Alcohol). (Dobler et al. - 2019).

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics6030045
• Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf JuiceSkin Conditioning
• SqualaneSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting
• Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) WaxFungal Acne TriggerEpilating Agent, Depilatory

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• RetinolSkin Conditioning
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Sodium CocoamphoacetateHair Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Foaming
• Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• BHTMasking, Fragrance, Antioxidant
• BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)Masking, Fragrance, Antioxidant)
• Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
• Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran ExtractSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Antioxidant
• Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf ExtractPerfuming, Fragrance, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial Agent, Skin Conditioning Agent, Occlusive
• Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) ExtractSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E)CautionAntioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive,

  Ingredient Notes

  Depending on the source, Tocopherols may be UNSAFE. The Synthetic versions without trace amounts of soybean oil are okay. Patch testing recommended.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Vitamin-E
  • https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/tocopherol
• Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) GumMasking, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming
• Avena Sativa (Oat) Bran ExtractSoothing, Abrasive/Scrub, Antioxidant
• Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel ExtractSkin Conditioning; Fragrance
• Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning, Masking, Emollient, Fragrance, Humectant, Antimicrobial, Skin Protecting, Uv Absorber, Antioxidant, Tonic, Astringent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous
• Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateChelating Agent
• Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerViscosity Controlling
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• FragranceMasking, Perfuming, Deodorant

  Ingredient Notes

  Caution, fragrances may cause allergies, they are also a very common cause of dermatitis & respiratory distress.

  EWG8

  References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8796745
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14572300
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• MaltodextrinAbsorbent, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
• Hexylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Emulsifying
• Butylphenyl MethylpropionalPerfuming, Fragrance, Masking
• LinaloolMasking, Fragrance, Deodorant
• LimoneneSolvent, Perfuming, Deodorant
• CitronellolMasking, Fragrance

Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.