Aveeno
Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer
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Contains Trigger Concerns
This formula contains trigger concerns for fungal acne-prone users.
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Fungal Acne Analysis
Trigger Concerns Identified
1 potential fungal acne trigger is identified in this formula.
Individual sensitivity to this ingredient can vary.
Potential Trigger Ingredient
- Cetearyl Alcohol
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Ingredients Inside
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- Salicylic AcidSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Denaturant, Preservative, Exfoliant, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover
- WaterSolvent
- C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Antimicrobial
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).
EWG1CIRSReferences
- DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
- Methyl Gluceth-20Humectant, Moisturising
- PPG-10 Cetyl EtherSkin Conditioning, Emollient
- Bis-Phenylpropyl DimethiconeHair Conditioning
- Arachidyl AlcoholEmollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising
- Behenyl AlcoholEmollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Binding Agent, Binding
- Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed ExtractSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Bulking Agent, Moisturising
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.
EWG2CIRSReferences
- 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/
- Isoceteth-20Surfactant, Emulsifying
- PolyacrylamideAntistatic Agent, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing
- Cetearyl GlucosideSurfactant, Emulsifying
- Arachidyl GlucosideSurfactant, Emulsifying
- C13-14 IsoparaffinSolvent, Emollient
- Ethylene/Acrylic Acid CopolymerEmulsion Stabilising, Binding, Film Forming, Opacifying
FragranceMasking, Perfuming, Deodorant
Ingredient Notes
Caution, fragrances may cause allergies, they are also a very common cause of dermatitis & respiratory distress.
EWG8- Laureth-7Surfactant, Emulsifying
- Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
- BHTMasking, Fragrance, Antioxidant
- Sodium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
- Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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