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HydratorsSafe
Hyaluronic Acid
Barrier/LipidsSafe
Niacinamide
Anti-Aging ActivesUse with Caution
Retinol
Brightening ActivesGenerally Safe
Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)
Exfoliating AcidsGenerally Safe
Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating AcidsGenerally Safe
Glycolic Acid
Acne-FightingUse with Caution
Benzoyl Peroxide
Sunscreen FiltersSafe
Zinc Oxide & Titanium Dioxide
PreservativesControversial
Parabens
Fragrance/AllergensControversial
Fragrance / Parfum
Barrier/LipidsGenerally Safe
Dimethicone
Barrier/LipidsSafe
Ceramides
Acne-FightingSafe
Azelaic Acid
Anti-Aging ActivesGenerally Safe
Bakuchiol
Barrier/LipidsSafe
Squalane
Botanicals & ExtractsSafe
Centella Asiatica
Brightening ActivesUse with Caution
Alpha Arbutin
Makeup PigmentsControversial
Talc
Sunscreen FiltersControversial
Oxybenzone
PreservativesControversial
Formaldehyde-Releasing Preservatives
Fragrance/AllergensControversial
Phthalates
Sensitizers-to-FlagAvoid
Triclosan
SurfactantsGenerally Safe
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Barrier/LipidsGenerally Safe
Mineral Oil / Petrolatum
AntioxidantsSafe
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
HydratorsSafe
Panthenol
PeptidesSafe
Peptides (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 / Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12)
Botanicals & ExtractsGenerally Safe
Aloe Vera
Exfoliating AcidsGenerally Safe
Lactic Acid
Brightening ActivesControversial
Kojic Acid
AntioxidantsSafe
Caffeine
AntioxidantsSafe