irritant
Disrupts stratum corneum lipid bilayer, increases TEWL, causes vasodilation, and enhances penetration of other irritants. Dissolves protective ceramides and fatty acids from the skin barrier.
Alcohol Denat is a irritant backed by a large, consistent body of clinical evidence (evidence tier 1 of 4). We track 3 studies for it, 1 reporting a positive effect.
Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology · 2008 · systematic review
Review of ethanol effects on skin: ethanol disrupts the stratum corneum lipid bilayer in a dose-dependent manner, increases TEWL, and extracts intercellular ceramides; at concentrations >30% (common in toners and astringents), causes measurable barrier dysfunction within 30 minutes of application
British Journal of Dermatology · 2007 · rct · n=30
Controlled human irritation study: alcohols (notably ethanol) showed low irritation potential, producing no significant barrier disruption or erythema even when applied to skin pre-irritated with the detergent SLS; indicates alcohol is a comparatively weak skin irritant rather than a major barrier-damaging agent.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2016 · observational · n=24
Comparison of ethanol, isopropanol and n-propanol: isopropanol and n-propanol caused significant stratum corneum and keratinocyte perturbation in vitro plus impaired skin condition in vivo, whereas ethanol did not; ethanol was the best-tolerated alcohol for skin contact.
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Nip + Fab
NIP+FAB Glycolic Daily Pads XXL
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$24.07
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Nip + Fab
NIP+FAB Glycolic Daily Pads XXL
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$24.07
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NIP+FAB Glycolic Daily Pads XXL is a exfoliant by Nip + Fab. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid.
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Eucerin
Eucerin Sun Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50+ 200ml
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$20.96200ml · $0.10/ml
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Eucerin
Eucerin Sun Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50+ 200ml
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$20.96200ml · $0.10/ml
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Eucerin Sun Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50+ 200ml is a spf moisturiser by Eucerin. Key ingredients include Water, Homosalate, Alcohol Denat.
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La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Dermo-Pediatrics Kids Ultra Light Invinsible Fluid SPF 50+ 50ml
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$22.3550ml · $0.45/ml
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La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Dermo-Pediatrics Kids Ultra Light Invinsible Fluid SPF 50+ 50ml
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$22.3550ml · $0.45/ml
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Dermo-Pediatrics Kids Ultra Light Invinsible Fluid SPF 50+ 50ml is a sunscreen by La Roche-Posay. Key ingredients include Bemotrizinol, Alcohol Denat, Ethylhexyl Triazone.
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Caudalie
Caudalie Pore Minimizing Instant Detox Mask 75ml
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$33.0275ml · $0.44/ml
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Caudalie
Caudalie Pore Minimizing Instant Detox Mask 75ml
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$33.0275ml · $0.44/ml
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Caudalie Pore Minimizing Instant Detox Mask 75ml is a exfoliant by Caudalie. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol.
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Eucerin
Eucerin Sun Face Hydro Protect Ultra Light Fluid SPF50 50ml
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$19.0550ml · $0.38/ml
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Eucerin
Eucerin Sun Face Hydro Protect Ultra Light Fluid SPF50 50ml
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$19.0550ml · $0.38/ml
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Eucerin Sun Face Hydro Protect Ultra Light Fluid SPF50 50ml is a hydrating serum by Eucerin. Key ingredients include Water, Alcohol Denat, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate.
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Vichy
VICHY Capital Soleil UV Age Daily SPF 50+ Invisible Sun Cream with Niacinamide 40ml
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$23.3740ml · $0.58/ml
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Vichy
VICHY Capital Soleil UV Age Daily SPF 50+ Invisible Sun Cream with Niacinamide 40ml
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$23.3740ml · $0.58/ml
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VICHY Capital Soleil UV Age Daily SPF 50+ Invisible Sun Cream with Niacinamide 40ml is a sunscreen by Vichy. Key ingredients include Alcohol Denat, Silica, Isopropyl Myristate.
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Lancôme
Lancôme Rénergie Multi-Lift Night Cream 50ml
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$92.4650ml · $1.85/ml
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Lancôme
Lancôme Rénergie Multi-Lift Night Cream 50ml
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$92.4650ml · $1.85/ml
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Lancôme Rénergie Multi-Lift Night Cream 50ml is a peptide serum by Lancôme. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol.
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Wella Professionals
Wella Professionals Care Oil Reflections Luminous Smoothing Oil 100ml
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$31.75100ml · $0.32/ml
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Wella Professionals
Wella Professionals Care Oil Reflections Luminous Smoothing Oil 100ml
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$31.75100ml · $0.32/ml
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Wella Professionals Care Oil Reflections Luminous Smoothing Oil 100ml is a antioxidant serum by Wella Professionals. Key ingredients include Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Alcohol Denat.
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Kérastase
Kérastase Chroma Absolu Soin Acide Chroma Gloss 210ml
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$64.77210ml · $0.31/ml
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Kérastase
Kérastase Chroma Absolu Soin Acide Chroma Gloss 210ml
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$64.77210ml · $0.31/ml
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Kérastase Chroma Absolu Soin Acide Chroma Gloss 210ml is a antioxidant serum by Kérastase. Key ingredients include Alcohol Denat, Propylene Glycol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate.
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Omorovicza
Omorovicza Daily Vitamin C Serum 30ml
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$146.0530ml · $4.87/ml
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Omorovicza
Omorovicza Daily Vitamin C Serum 30ml
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$146.0530ml · $4.87/ml
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Omorovicza Daily Vitamin C Serum 30ml is a brightening serum by Omorovicza. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Propanediol.
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