Bright Boost Brightening Gel Moisturizing Face Cream

• WaterSolvent
• DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
• 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/
• Mandelic AcidAntimicrobial, Chemical Exfoliant
• Triethyl CitrateSolvent, Masking, Fragrance, Antioxidant, Plasticizer, Deodorant
• GluconolactoneSolvent, Fragrance, Humectant
• Acetyl GlucosamineSkin Conditioning
• Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerViscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilizing
• Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilizing
• Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
• SqualaneSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting
• Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Absorbent
• Sodium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• Dimethicone CrosspolymerViscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Fixing, Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant, Viscosity Increasingagent - Nonaqueous
• Cetearyl OlivateFungal Acne TriggerHair Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRSQ
• DimethiconolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Antifoaming Agent, Moisturising
• Sorbitan OlivateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
• 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
• Polysorbate 60Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG3

  CIRSQ
• SuccinoglycanSkin Conditioning
• Coco-GlucosideSurfactant, Cleansing, Foaming
• Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
• 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
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
• SilicaViscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent
• Tin OxideOpacifying, Viscosity controlling, Abrasive, Bulking Agent
• Titanium DioxideUv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying, Cosmetic Colorant
• MicaOpacifying, Cosmetic Colorant
• FD&C Red 40Cosmetic Colorant

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