A-Passioni Retinol Cream

• WaterSolvent
• 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/
• Coco-CaprylateEmollient
• Stearic AcidFungal Acne TriggerMasking, Fragrance, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Sufactant, Refatting

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Coconut AlkanesFungal Acne TriggerSolvent, Emollient, Plasticiser

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  Avoid if you have sensitivities to Malassezia or Prone to Fungal Acne Outbreaks. These alkanes also known as paraffins, are collected from the fatty acids of Coconut Oil. An alternative to Silicone

  EWG1
• Glyceryl StearateFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• NiacinamideSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning, Smoothing

  Ingredient Notes

  Niacinamide is a B vitamin, but not one of the B vitamins linked to Malassezia. Growth work names thiamine (B1) and pyridoxine (B6) as increasing growth alongside a lipid, without being required for it. Thiamine is not food for the yeast: it speeds the step that turns an amino acid into the carbon skeleton it uses, and supplying that skeleton directly removes the need for thiamine entirely. B3 is not named in any of that work. We rate niacinamide safe on that evidence rather than treating the whole B group as one risk, and nothing we hold shows it treats fungal acne either.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-03616-3_4
  • https://doi.org/10.3181/00379727-58-14895
  • https://doi.org/10.1007/s004030050304
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5605215/
  • https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/dth.12481
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25399625/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3724370/
• Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridesSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Emollient, Antioxidant
• 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
• Pentylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning
• Passiflora Edulis (Passion Fruit) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerEmollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• RetinolSkin Conditioning
• Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Hair Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Sclerocarya Birrea Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerHumectant, Hair Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel OilFungal Acne TriggerEmollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Cetyl EthylhexanoateSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Fungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  Avoid if you have sensitivities to Malassezia or Prone to Fungal Acne Outbreaks. This also contains amino acids

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Fungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) ExtractCosmetic Astringent
• Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbateSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• ChrysinSkin Conditioning
• Persea Gratissima (Avocado) OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Linoleic AcidFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Sufactant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Linolenic AcidFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Emollient, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Sufactant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Ceramide NPSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
• Xanthophyll(Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive)
• PhytosphingosineSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
• PhytosterolsSkin Conditioning
• Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) EstersFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Soothing, Moisturising

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Physalis Pubescens Fruit JuiceSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Stearyl GlycyrrhetinateSkin Conditioning, Flavoring Agent, Soothing
• Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran ExtractSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Antioxidant
• Glycine Soja (Soybean) OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Fragrance, Antioxidant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Palmitoyl Hexapeptide 12Fungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Sufactant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Cetyl PalmitateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Masking, Emollient, Fragrance

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRSQ
• TrehaloseHumectant, Flavoring Agent, Moisturising
• Lauric AcidFungal Acne TriggerFragrance, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit OilFungal Acne TriggerSolvent, Fragrance, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Glucosamine HClSkin Conditioning Agent
• Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Coco-Caprylate/CaprateSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• Pisum Sativum (Pea) ExtractSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
• 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
• Bambusa Vulgaris (Bamboo) ExtractHumectant, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidants, Oral Care Agent
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• CarbomerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Gel Forming
• Trideceth-6 PhosphateEmulsifying, Surfactant/Cleansing
• N-HydroxysuccinimideSkin Conditioning
• Ceteareth-20Surfactant - Cleansing Agent, Surfactant - Solubilizing Agent
• Sodium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
• Laureth-23Surfactant, Emulsifying, Cleansing
• Steareth-20Surfactant, Emulsifying, Sufactant
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Chlorhexidine DigluconateAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
• Polysorbate 20Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG3

  CIRSQ
• Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateChelating Agent
• ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
• Potassium SorbateFragrance, Preservative
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant

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