Contact Dermatitis · 2021 · observational
Documents allergic contact dermatitis caused by potassium sorbate and its precursor sorbic acid present in topical pharmaceuticals and medical devices, with sensitization confirmed by patch testing.
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Potassium Sorbate
Evidenceformulation · Tier 4Irritation riskVery lowIn products2,010
The research
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative backed by documented evidence (evidence tier 4 of 4). We track 2 studies for it.
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Contact Dermatitis · 2005 · observational · n=1
Describes a worker at a milk-processing plant who developed occupational allergic contact dermatitis attributed to potassium sorbate, confirmed by patch testing.
Products with Potassium Sorbate
In 2,010 products — most often serums (718), moisturizers (567), cleansers (183), from $4.43 to $1786.24. Set up a profile to rank these for your skin. Click any product to learn more.
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Caudalie
Caudalie Vinoclean Gentle Foam Cleanser 150ml
Cleanser – for Dryness
$17.15150ml · $0.11/ml
★★★★★4.9(5,118)
Ideal for
- RelevantDryness
- RelevantRedness & sensitivity
- LowUneven texture
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea
Caution
May aggravate: Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
Caudalie
Caudalie Vinoclean Gentle Foam Cleanser 150ml
Cleanser – for Dryness
$17.15150ml · $0.11/ml
★★★★★4.9(5,118)
Ideal for
- RelevantDryness
- RelevantRedness & sensitivity
- LowUneven texture
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea
Caution
May aggravate: Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
Caudalie Vinoclean Gentle Foam Cleanser 150ml is a water cleanser by Caudalie. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol.
Product Ingredients (10)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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ELEMIS
Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30 (50ml)
Sunscreen – for Dryness
$145.0050ml · $2.90/ml
★★★★★4.8(7,510)
Ideal for
- GoodDryness
- LowUneven texture
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea
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
★★★★★4.8(7,510)
Ideal for
- GoodDryness
- LowUneven texture
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea
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.
Product Ingredients (21)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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ESPA
ESPA Tri-Active Lift and Firm Eye Serum 15ml
Eye Cream
$64.7715ml · $4.32/ml
★★★★★4.8(892)
Ideal for
- GoodOiliness & shine
- GoodBlackheads
- GoodEnlarged pores
- GoodAcne & breakouts
Caution
May aggravate: Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema (Salicylic Acid)
ESPA
ESPA Tri-Active Lift and Firm Eye Serum 15ml
Eye Cream
$64.7715ml · $4.32/ml
★★★★★4.8(892)
Ideal for
- GoodOiliness & shine
- GoodBlackheads
- GoodEnlarged pores
- GoodAcne & breakouts
Caution
May aggravate: Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema (Salicylic Acid)
ESPA Tri-Active Lift and Firm Eye Serum 15ml is a eye cream by ESPA. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Betaine.
Product Ingredients (15)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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SkinMedica
SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser (6 fl. oz.)
Exfoliant – for Acne & breakouts, Blackheads
$48.00177.4ml · $0.27/ml
★★★★★4.8(1,084)
Ideal for
- StrongDryness
- GoodOiliness & shine
- GoodBlackheads
- GoodEnlarged pores
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema
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
★★★★★4.8(1,084)
Ideal for
- StrongDryness
- GoodOiliness & shine
- GoodBlackheads
- GoodEnlarged pores
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema
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.
Product Ingredients (15)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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SkinMedica
SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 (1 fl. oz.)
Serum
$96.0029.6ml · $3.25/ml
★★★★★4.8(766)
Ideal for
- GoodDryness
- GoodDark circles
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- GoodDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaPsoriasis
SkinMedica
SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 (1 fl. oz.)
Serum
$96.0029.6ml · $3.25/ml
★★★★★4.8(766)
Ideal for
- GoodDryness
- GoodDark circles
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- GoodDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaPsoriasis
SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 (1 fl. oz.) is a retinoid treatment by SkinMedica. Key ingredients include Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin.
Product Ingredients (14)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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SkinMedica
SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.25 (1 fl. oz.)
Serum
$64.0029.6ml · $2.16/ml
★★★★★4.8(556)
Ideal for
- GoodDryness
- GoodDark circles
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- GoodDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaPsoriasis
SkinMedica
SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.25 (1 fl. oz.)
Serum
$64.0029.6ml · $2.16/ml
★★★★★4.8(556)
Ideal for
- GoodDryness
- GoodDark circles
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- GoodDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaPsoriasis
SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.25 (1 fl. oz.) is a retinoid treatment by SkinMedica. Key ingredients include Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Squalane.
Product Ingredients (14)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Lancôme
Lancôme Rénergie Multi-Lift Night Cream 50ml
Moisturizer
$92.4650ml · $1.85/ml
★★★★★4.8(718)
Ideal for
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- GoodDryness
- RelevantRedness & sensitivity
- LowUneven texture
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasma
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
★★★★★4.8(718)
Ideal for
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- GoodDryness
- RelevantRedness & sensitivity
- LowUneven texture
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasma
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.
Product Ingredients (28)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
GlycerinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetyl AlcoholAlcohol DenatPetrolatumPentylene GlycolGlyceryl StearateDimethiconeHyaluronic AcidSodium HydroxideSodium BenzoateHydroxyethylcelluloseSodium CitratePhenoxyethanolAdenosineStearyl AlcoholDimethiconolLimoneneXanthan GumBenzyl AlcoholCaprylyl GlycolAlpha-Isomethyl IononeGeraniolCitric AcidPotassium SorbateBHTHexyl CinnamalGlyceryl Caprylate
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Estée Lauder
Moisturizer
$57.1550ml · $1.14/ml
★★★★★4.8(581)
Ideal for
- GoodDryness
- RelevantFine lines & wrinkles
- RelevantUneven texture
- LowRedness & sensitivity
Not recommended for
Acne & breakoutsAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea
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
★★★★★4.8(581)
Ideal for
- GoodDryness
- RelevantFine lines & wrinkles
- RelevantUneven texture
- LowRedness & sensitivity
Not recommended for
Acne & breakoutsAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea
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.
Product Ingredients (35)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
OctinoxateOctisalateDimethiconeButylene GlycolCyclopentasiloxaneAvobenzonePentylene GlycolHydrogenated LecithinCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractCholesterolHyaluronic AcidTrehaloseLecithinSqualaneLinoleic AcidGlycerinSodium PCAUreaCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideIsopropyl MyristateTromethamineStearyl AlcoholCarbomerSodium HydroxideFragranceLinaloolBenzyl SalicylateDisodium EDTASodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateChlorphenesinPhenoxyethanolIron OxidesTitanium Dioxide
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ELEMIS
Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (50ml)
Moisturizer – for Dryness
$145.0050ml · $2.90/ml
★★★★★4.8(3,499)
Ideal for
- GoodDryness
- LowUneven texture
Not recommended for
Acne & breakoutsAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea
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
★★★★★4.8(3,499)
Ideal for
- GoodDryness
- LowUneven texture
Not recommended for
Acne & breakoutsAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea
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.
Product Ingredients (23)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Curlsmith
Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher 237ml
Moisturizer
$22.29237ml · $0.09/ml
★★★★★4.8(769)
Ideal for
- GoodDryness
- GoodRedness & sensitivity
- LowUneven texture
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
Curlsmith
Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher 237ml
Moisturizer
$22.29237ml · $0.09/ml
★★★★★4.8(769)
Ideal for
- GoodDryness
- GoodRedness & sensitivity
- LowUneven texture
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher 237ml is a basic moisturiser by Curlsmith. Key ingredients include Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol.
Product Ingredients (16)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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