Acneique Mat Mattifying Gel-Cream

• WaterSolvent
• Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Methyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerViscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming
• 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/
• Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerViscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming
• Dicaprylyl CarbonateSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• CyclopentasiloxaneSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning
• Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerViscosity Controlling
• SilicaViscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent
• Cetearyl Alcohol/ Ceteareth-20Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying, Cleansing

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  Cetearyl Alcohol is NOT FA Safe

  EWG1-7

  CIRSQ
• TriethanolamineMasking, Surfactant, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Polyacrylate-13Film Forming
• PolyisobuteneViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming
• Polysorbate 20Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG3

  CIRSQ
• AlcoholSolvent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling, Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent
• Salicylic AcidSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Denaturant, Preservative, Exfoliant, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover
• XylitylglucosideSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• AnhydroxylitolSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• XylitolSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Flavoring Agent
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
• 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
• Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit ExtractProprietary, Skin Conditioning
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• Chondrus Crispus ExtractAntioxidant, Viscosity Control, Film Forming, Skin Smoothing, Moisturizing, Fragrance
• GlucoseHumectant, Flavoring Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent- Miscellaneous
• Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Iris Florentina Root ExtractMasking, Tonic
• Zinc SulfateAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Astringent, Cosmetic Biocide, Antiplaque
• Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A)Fungal Acne TriggerSkin-Conditioning Agent - Miscellaneous, Skin Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  Avoid if you are sensitive to Malassezia or prone to fungal acne outbreaks. Also, it has a 3 out of 5 comedogenic rating.

  EWG6-9

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