preservative
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative backed by documented evidence (evidence tier 4 of 4). We track 2 studies for it, 1 reporting a positive effect.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2019 · systematic review
This safety review concludes phenoxyethanol has broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity with only a weak effect on resident skin flora, is a rare sensitizer, and is deemed safe by the EU SCCS for all consumers including children up to 1%; systemic adverse effects occurred in animals only at roughly 200-fold higher exposure than from cosmetics.
BMC Veterinary Research · 2011 · in vitro
In Franz-cell in-vitro experiments on cat, dog, cow and horse skin, 2-phenoxyethanol (2% in an octenidine antiseptic) permeated through all skin samples — highest in equine, then bovine, canine and feline — and was found in stratum corneum and dermis, leading the authors to flag its high dermal absorption for further toxicological evaluation.
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ELEMIS
Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads (14 Pads)
Serum – for Dryness, Dark spots & hyperpigmentation
$25.00
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Psoriasis (Lactic Acid and Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Seborrheic Dermatitis (Shea Butter and Stearyl Alcohol)
ELEMIS
Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads (14 Pads)
Serum – for Dryness, Dark spots & hyperpigmentation
$25.00
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Psoriasis (Lactic Acid and Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Seborrheic Dermatitis (Shea Butter and Stearyl Alcohol)
Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads (14 Pads) is a exfoliant by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Lactic Acid.
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30 (50ml)
Sunscreen – for Dryness
$145.0050ml · $2.90/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetyl Alcohol and Shea Butter); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
ELEMIS
Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30 (50ml)
Sunscreen – for Dryness
$145.0050ml · $2.90/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetyl Alcohol and Shea Butter); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30 (50ml) is a sunscreen by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.
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SkinMedica
SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser (6 fl. oz.)
Exfoliant – for Acne & breakouts, Blackheads
$48.00177.4ml · $0.27/ml
Ideal for
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Caution
May aggravate: Rosacea (Lavender Oil and Citrus Oils)
SkinMedica
SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser (6 fl. oz.)
Exfoliant – for Acne & breakouts, Blackheads
$48.00177.4ml · $0.27/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Rosacea (Lavender Oil and Citrus Oils)
SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser (6 fl. oz.) is a exfoliant by SkinMedica. Key ingredients include Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract.
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SkinCeuticals
SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub (5 fl. oz.)
Exfoliant
$40.00147.9ml · $0.27/ml
Ideal for
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Caution
May aggravate: Rosacea (Propylene Glycol); Psoriasis (Sodium Laureth Sulfate)
SkinCeuticals
SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub (5 fl. oz.)
Exfoliant
$40.00147.9ml · $0.27/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Rosacea (Propylene Glycol); Psoriasis (Sodium Laureth Sulfate)
SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub (5 fl. oz.) is a exfoliant by SkinCeuticals. Key ingredients include Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine.
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SkinMedica
SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 (1 fl. oz.)
Serum
$96.0029.6ml · $3.25/ml
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SkinMedica
SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 (1 fl. oz.)
Serum
$96.0029.6ml · $3.25/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 (1 fl. oz.) is a retinoid treatment by SkinMedica. Key ingredients include Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin.
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SkinMedica
SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.25 (1 fl. oz.)
Serum
$64.0029.6ml · $2.16/ml
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SkinMedica
SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.25 (1 fl. oz.)
Serum
$64.0029.6ml · $2.16/ml
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Not recommended for
SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.25 (1 fl. oz.) is a retinoid treatment by SkinMedica. Key ingredients include Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Squalane.
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Lancôme
Lancôme Rénergie Multi-Lift Night Cream 50ml
Moisturizer
$92.4650ml · $1.85/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate and Stearyl Alcohol); Perioral Dermatitis (Petrolatum)
Lancôme
Lancôme Rénergie Multi-Lift Night Cream 50ml
Moisturizer
$92.4650ml · $1.85/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate and Stearyl Alcohol); Perioral Dermatitis (Petrolatum)
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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Estée Lauder
Moisturizer
$57.1550ml · $1.14/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Linoleic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate and Stearyl Alcohol); Perioral Dermatitis (Isopropyl Myristate and Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
Estée Lauder
Moisturizer
$57.1550ml · $1.14/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Linoleic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate and Stearyl Alcohol); Perioral Dermatitis (Isopropyl Myristate and Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
Estée Lauder DayWear Sheer Tint Release Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Moisturizer SPF15 50ml is a spf moisturiser by Estée Lauder. Key ingredients include Octinoxate, Octisalate, Dimethicone.
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ELEMIS
Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (50ml)
Moisturizer – for Dryness
$145.0050ml · $2.90/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetyl Alcohol and Shea Butter); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
ELEMIS
Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (50ml)
Moisturizer – for Dryness
$145.0050ml · $2.90/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetyl Alcohol and Shea Butter); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (50ml) is a antioxidant serum by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate SE.
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Omorovicza
Omorovicza Illuminating Moisturiser (50ml)
Moisturizer
$120.6550ml · $2.41/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Jojoba Oil and Cetearyl Alcohol); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
Omorovicza
Omorovicza Illuminating Moisturiser (50ml)
Moisturizer
$120.6550ml · $2.41/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Jojoba Oil and Cetearyl Alcohol); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
Omorovicza Illuminating Moisturiser (50ml) is a antioxidant serum by Omorovicza. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Jojoba Oil.
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Set up your skin profileEducational information, not medical advice. Study findings summarise the cited research and may not reflect every formulation.