Complexion Rescue Defense

• Titanium DioxideUv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying, Cosmetic Colorant
• Zinc OxideSkin Protecting, Bulking Agent, Sunscreen Agent, Cosmetic Colorant
• WaterSolvent
• C9-12 AlkaneSolvent
• DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• 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/
• PEG-32Solvent, Humectant, Binding Agent
• PEG-6Solvent, Humectant, Moisturizer
• Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/SuccinateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRSQ
• Polysorbate 60Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG3

  CIRSQ
• Camellia Japonica (Japanese Camellia) Flower ExtractSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• Bupleurum Falcatum Root ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Undaria Pinnatifida ExtractSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
• Hypericum Erectum Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Moringa Oleifera Seed ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Theobroma Cacao Seed ExtractAntioxidant
• Lactobacillus FermentSkin Conditioning
• Ceramide NPSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
• Manganese PCASkin Conditioning, Humectant, Moisturising
• Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
• SuccinoglycanSkin Conditioning
• Biosaccharide Gum-4Skin Conditioning
• BisabololAnti-inflammatory, Fragrance Ingredient, Skin-Conditioning Agent, Masking, Soothing
• AllantoinSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing, Anti-inflammatory, Keratolytic Agent
• Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl GlutamateSkin Conditioning
• Aminopropyl DimethiconeHair Conditioning
• Lauryl BetaineSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant, Foam Boosting
• Cetyl StearateFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Skin-Conditioning Agent, Occlusive

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRSQ
• Isostearyl IsostearateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Binding Agent, Binding

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRSQ
• Aluminum HydroxideEmollient, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Skin Protecting, Opacifying
• Decyl IsostearateFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Skin Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Polyquaternium-51Skin Conditioning, Humectant, Film Forming
• Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Ascorbyl GlucosideAntioxidant
• MicaOpacifying, Cosmetic Colorant
• Cellulose GumMasking, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming
• SilicaViscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent
• Sodium PCASkin Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Coco-Caprylate/CaprateSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• Decyl GlucosideSurfactant, Emulsion Stabilizing, Cleansing
• Potassium Cetyl PhosphateSurfactant, Emulsifying
• Cetyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting
• IsohexadecaneSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• Hexylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Emulsifying
• Sorbitan OleateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Fragrance, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• 1,2-HexanediolSolvent
• Sorbitan SesquiisostearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Sodium Methyl Stearoyl TaurateSurfactant, Cleansing, Foaming
• VP/Eicosene CopolymerViscosity Controlling, Binding, Film Forming
• Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilizing
• t-Butyl AlcoholSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Denaturant
• Polysorbate 80Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying, Denaturant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG3

  CIRSQ
• Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
• Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CrosspolymerViscosity Controlling
• Polysilicone-11Film Forming
• Disodium PhosphateMasking, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Anticorrosive
• Isostearic AcidFungal Acne TriggerEmulsifying, Binding Agent, Binding

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Sodium CitrateMasking, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating
• Hydrogen DimethiconeFilm Forming
• Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerViscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent, Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant
• Stearic AcidFungal Acne TriggerMasking, Fragrance, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Sufactant, Refatting

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• TriethoxycaprylylsilaneBinding Agent, Binding
• 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
• Tin OxideOpacifying, Viscosity controlling, Abrasive, Bulking Agent
• AlcoholSolvent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling, Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent
• 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
• LimoneneSolvent, Perfuming, Deodorant
• LinaloolMasking, Fragrance, Deodorant
• Hexyl CinnamalMasking, Fragrance
• Sodium BenzoateMasking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anti-corrosive
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• Iron OxidesColorant, Cosmetic Colorant, Pigment

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