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Every ingredient in label order — what it does, how likely it is to clog pores, and how strong the research is. Expand a row for the plain-words read.
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1AquaWater | solventmoreWater (Aqua) is the solvent base of most skincare and haircare products and usually the first, largest ingredient on the label. Full ingredient page → | — | |
A sulfate cleansing agent similar to SLS.moreAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS) is an anionic cleansing and foaming surfactant used in shampoos, body washes, and bath products, where it creates a creamy, luxurious lather. Full ingredient page → | — | moderate | |
antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controllingmoreCocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB) is a gentle, coconut-derived amphoteric secondary surfactant. Full ingredient page → | — | moderate | |
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One of the most reliable moisture-binding ingredients in skincare.moreThe gold-standard humectant in skincare: a small, water-loving (hygroscopic) molecule that is also part of skin's own natural moisturizing factor. Full ingredient page → | 0 | strong | |
7ParfumFragrance | A blend of fragrance compounds; the most common trigger for fragrance sensitivity.more'Fragrance' or 'Parfum' is not a single ingredient but an undisclosed blend of scent compounds (30-50 on average, sometimes up to ~200) whose exact composition is a protected trade secret. Full ingredient page → | — | moderate |
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buffering, chelating, fragrancemoreA weak organic acid found naturally in citrus fruits that plays several quiet but important roles in a formula. Full ingredient page → | — | moderate | |
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Comedogenic is a 0–5 pore-clogging likelihood — a contested measure, take it lightly. No marker = unremarkable or not yet researched — we never fake a rating.
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