Contact Dermatitis · 2021 · observational · n=1
Case report of a child who developed contact urticaria attributed to sodium benzoate, adding to evidence that sodium benzoate can elicit immediate cutaneous hypersensitivity (urticarial) reactions.
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Sodium Benzoate
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Sodium Benzoate is a preservative backed by documented evidence (evidence tier 4 of 4). We track 2 studies for it.
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Contact Dermatitis · 1996 · observational · n=1
Case report of a preschool boy who developed perioral contact urticaria triggered by sodium benzoate present as a preservative in a toothpaste, demonstrating that this preservative can provoke immediate-type cutaneous (urticarial) reactions on skin contact.
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ELEMIS
Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads (14 Pads)
Serum – for Dryness, Dark spots & hyperpigmentation
$25.00
★★★★★4.9(2,715)
Ideal for
- StrongDryness
- GoodUneven texture
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea
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
★★★★★4.9(2,715)
Ideal for
- StrongDryness
- GoodUneven texture
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea
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.
Product Ingredients (15)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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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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Furtuna Skin
Furtuna Skin Biphase Moisturising Oil 30ml
Serum
$225.0030ml · $7.50/ml
★★★★★4.9(489)
Ideal for
- RelevantDryness
- LowUneven texture
Furtuna Skin
Furtuna Skin Biphase Moisturising Oil 30ml
Serum
$225.0030ml · $7.50/ml
★★★★★4.9(489)
Ideal for
- RelevantDryness
- LowUneven texture
Furtuna Skin Biphase Moisturising Oil 30ml is a hydrating serum by Furtuna Skin. Key ingredients include Squalane, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.
Product Ingredients (7)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Antipodes
Antipodes Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream 60ml
Moisturizer
$57.1560ml · $0.95/ml
★★★★★4.8(629)
Ideal for
- LowDryness
Not recommended for
Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic Dermatitis
Antipodes
Antipodes Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream 60ml
Moisturizer
$57.1560ml · $0.95/ml
★★★★★4.8(629)
Ideal for
- LowDryness
Not recommended for
Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic Dermatitis
Antipodes Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream 60ml is a antioxidant serum by Antipodes. Key ingredients include Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Vitamin E.
Product Ingredients (8)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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SkinCeuticals
SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub (5 fl. oz.)
Exfoliant
$40.00147.9ml · $0.27/ml
★★★★★4.8(1,696)
Ideal for
- GoodDryness
- LowUneven texture
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaPerioral Dermatitis
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
★★★★★4.8(1,696)
Ideal for
- GoodDryness
- LowUneven texture
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaPerioral Dermatitis
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.
Product Ingredients (11)
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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