Ultra-Calming Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 15

• Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneUv Absorber, Uv Filter, Sunscreen
• Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate)UV Absorber, UV Filter
• Ethylhexyl SalicylateUv Absorber, Uv Filter, Sunscreen
• 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).

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics6030045
• DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
• CyclopentasiloxaneSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning
• 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/
• Arachidyl AlcoholEmollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising
• Phenyl TrimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning, Antifoaming Agent
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• CyclohexasiloxaneSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning
• Cetearyl GlucosideSurfactant, Emulsifying
• Benzyl AlcoholSolvent, Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Preservative, External Analgesic
• PanthenolSkin Conditioning, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Ethylene/Acrylic Acid CopolymerEmulsion Stabilising, Binding, Film Forming, Opacifying
• Behenyl AlcoholEmollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Binding Agent, Binding
• Steareth-2Surfactant, Emulsifying
• Sodium Cocoyl Amino AcidsSurfactant, Antistatic Agent, Cleansing
• PolyacrylamideAntistatic Agent, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing
• 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
• Steareth-21Surfactant, Emulsifying
• Arachidyl GlucosideSurfactant, Emulsifying
• Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
• MethylparabenFragrance, Preservative
• C13-14 IsoparaffinSolvent, Emollient
• Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew) Flower/Leaf/Stem JuiceSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateAntioxidant
• SarcosineSkin Conditioning
• Laureth-7Surfactant, Emulsifying
• Potassium AspartateSkin Conditioning
• Magnesium AspartateSkin Conditioning

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