preservative

DMDM Hydantoin

Evidencemoderate · Tier 2Irritation riskHighIn products54

Formaldehyde-releasing preservative; contact allergen relevant to eczema/perioral dermatitis.

The research

DMDM Hydantoin is a preservative backed by a moderate body of supporting evidence (evidence tier 2 of 4). We are still building the study record for this ingredient.

Products with DMDM Hydantoin

In 54 products — most often moisturizers (19), cleansers (14), serums (11), from $12.07 to $52.00. Set up a profile to rank these for your skin. Click any product to learn more.

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Ahava

Ahava

Purifying Mud Mask Detoxify & Purify

Serum

$42.00130.1ml · $0.32/ml

★★★★★4.4(216)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • ExcellentBlackheads
  • StrongAcne & breakouts
  • StrongRedness & sensitivity

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaSeborrheic DermatitisRosaceaPsoriasis

Purifying Mud Mask Detoxify & Purify is a exfoliant by Ahava. Key ingredients include Water, DMDM Hydantoin, Propanediol.

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Anthony

Anthony

Glycolic Facial Cleanser - 16 oz

Cleanser

$52.00473.2ml · $0.11/ml

★★★★★4.4(64)

Ideal for

  • StrongFine lines & wrinkles
  • StrongDryness
  • StrongUneven tone & radiance
  • StrongDark spots & hyperpigmentation

Not recommended for

MelasmaAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisSeborrheic DermatitisPerioral Dermatitis

Glycolic Facial Cleanser - 16 oz is a water cleanser by Anthony. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol.

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Moroccanoil

Moroccanoil

Moroccanoil Intense Curl Cream 75ml

Moisturizer

$13.9775ml · $0.19/ml

★★★★★4.6(11)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • RelevantRedness & sensitivity

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisPerioral DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea

Moroccanoil Intense Curl Cream 75ml is a antioxidant serum by Moroccanoil. Key ingredients include Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone.

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Effn Gel

Effn Gel

EFFN Gel Crème Moisturiser 300ml

Moisturizer

$12.07300ml · $0.04/ml

★★★★★5.0(2)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • RelevantRedness & sensitivity

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisPerioral DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / Eczema

EFFN Gel Crème Moisturiser 300ml is a basic moisturiser by Effn Gel. Key ingredients include Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Panthenol.

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Educational information, not medical advice. Study findings summarise the cited research and may not reflect every formulation.