Vitamin C, E & Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer

• WaterSolvent
• Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate)UV Absorber, UV Filter
• 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/
• Isopropyl MyristateFungal Acne TriggerSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming, Emollient, Fragrance, Binding Agent, Binding

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  Avoid if you have sensitivities to Malassezia or Prone to Fungal Acne Outbreaks. Reported to Be Comedogenic - Likely To Cause Acne By clogging The Pores Of The Skin.

  EWG1

  CIRSQ
• Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridesSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Emollient, Antioxidant
• Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit OilFungal Acne TriggerSolvent, Fragrance, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Isoamyl LaurateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Fragrance

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRSQ
• Cetearyl Olivate (and) Sorbitan OlivateFungal Acne TriggerEmulsifier

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
• Glyceryl MonostearateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• 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
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Ethylhexyl SalicylateUv Absorber, Uv Filter, Sunscreen
• Sodium LactateHumectant, Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Keratolytic
• Glyceryl Caprylate (and) Glyceryl UndecylenateFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Co-Emulsifier, Re-Fatting Agent, Biostatic

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
• Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• CarbomerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Gel Forming
• Polysorbate 20Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG3

  CIRSQ
• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Occlusive, Viscosity Controlling

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneUv Absorber, Uv Filter, Sunscreen
• Heptyl UndecylenateFungal Acne TriggerEmollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  CIRSQ
• 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
• Matrixyl 3000Fungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
• 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/
• Ethyl Ascorbic AcidSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• ArginineCautionSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning

  Ingredient Notes

  This amino acid accelerates the growth of Malassezia in the presence of lipids. Patch testing recommended.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3255962/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9681680
  • https://www.google.com/books/edition/Malassezia_and_the_Skin/WSKEPJNe_UEC?gbpv=1&pg=PA122
• Magnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateAntioxidant
• Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateAntioxidant, Whitening
• AllantoinSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing, Anti-inflammatory, Keratolytic Agent
• Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilFungal Acne TriggerFragrance, Skin-Conditioning Agent, Occlusive

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

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• TriethanolamineMasking, Surfactant, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Potassium SorbateFragrance, Preservative
• Sodium BenzoateMasking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anti-corrosive
• Hydroxyethyl UreaSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• Sodium GluconateSkin Conditioning, Chelating Agent
• Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
• Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Hair Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

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• Hydrolyzed Wheat ProteinSkin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Film Forming, Moisturizer
• Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root ExtractSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Humectant, Antioxidant
• Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

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• PanthenolSkin Conditioning, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Sodium PCASkin Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) ExtractAntioxidant, Fragrance, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous, Uv Absorber, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
• Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning, Tonic
• Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) ExtractSkin Conditioning
• CI 14700Cosmetic Colorant
• CI 19140Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant
• CI 15985Cosmetic Colorant

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