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THE FACE SHOP Tangerine Vita C Brightening Foaming Cleanser 150ml

A cleanser by The Face Shop. The label lists 27 ingredients, led by Pro-vitamin B5, BHA exfoliant and Vitamin B3, with fragrance allergens present. View details

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Formula highlights

4 key ingredients · Pro-vitamin B5, BHA exfoliant, Vitamin B3, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Free from · sulfate surfactants, parabens and silicones by the decoded label
Not recommended during pregnancy · Contains an ingredient our pregnancy rule set flags.

Ingredient breakdown

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Label captured · 27 of 29 parsed · 26 of 27 explained

The full record for each of the 27 linked ingredients — identifiers, every recorded function, sources, and where each figure came from.

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Water
INCI name
Water
As printed on the label
Water
Korean name
물, 미네랄워터, 빙하수, 정제수, 탄산수
Recorded CosIng functions
antiplaque — is listed in CosIng as an antiplaque agent (oral care)
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Water — Cosmetics Info · industry ingredient reference
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Guidelines/Inspection Checklist for Cosmetics — U.S. FDA · regulatory guidance
Microbiological Safety and Cosmetics — U.S. FDA · regulatory guidance
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Glycerin
INCI name
Glycerin
As printed on the label
Glycerin
Korean name
글리세린
Recorded CosIng functions
denaturant — makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
oral care — is listed in CosIng as an oral-care agent (mouth or teeth products)
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin protecting — is listed in CosIng as a skin-protecting agent
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Glycerin — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Is endogenous glycerol a determinant of stratum corneum hydration in humans? - Fluhr et al., Br J Dermatol 2005 (PubMed) · clinical study
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions - Fluhr, Darlenski & Surber, Br J Dermatol 2008 · clinical review
Glycerol - WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (eEML) · regulatory reference
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Myristic Acid
INCI name
Myristic Acid
As printed on the label
Myristic Acid
Korean name
미리스틱애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
perfuming — adds scent
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
3/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Myristic Acid — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Lipid-dependent growth of Malassezia spp. in defined medium with single fatty acids (Liebregts et al., FEMS Yeast Research 2025) · peer-reviewed study
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Stearic Acid
INCI name
Stearic Acid
As printed on the label
Stearic Acid
Korean name
스테아릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
fragrance — adds scent
refatting — restores an oily feel to skin or hair after cleansing strips it
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
2/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Stearic Acid - COSMILE Europe · ingredient database
Lipid-dependent growth of Malassezia spp. in defined medium with single fatty acids (PMC) — confirms M. pachydermatis grows on stearic acid (C18:0), among C12-C24 saturated fatty acids tested · clinical review
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Lauric Acid
INCI name
Lauric Acid
As printed on the label
Lauric Acid
Korean name
라우릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
4/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Antimicrobial Property of Lauric Acid Against Propionibacterium acnes: Its Therapeutic Potential for Inflammatory Acne Vulgaris - PMC · clinical study
Lipid-dependent growth of Malassezia spp. in defined medium with single fatty acids - PMC · research study
Is the rabbit ear model, in its present state, prophetic of acnegenicity? - PubMed · clinical study
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
INCI name
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
As printed on the label
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Korean name
포타슘코코일글리시네이트
Recorded CosIng functions
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate · European cosmetic ingredient database
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Potassium Hydroxide
INCI name
Potassium Hydroxide
As printed on the label
Potassium Hydroxide
Korean name
포타슘하이드록사이드
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Potassium Hydroxide compound record · NIH chemical and hazard database
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on Cosmetic Products, Annex III · European Union regulation
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Glycol Distearate
INCI name
Glycol Distearate
As printed on the label
Glycol Distearate
Korean name
글라이콜다이스테아레이트, 글라이콜디스테아레이트
Recorded CosIng functions
opacifying — makes a clear formula look opaque or cloudy
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Monoalkylglycol Dialkyl Acid Esters as Used in Cosmetics · Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Glycol Stearate, Glycol Stearate SE, and Glycol Distearate · Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
Acrylates Copolymer
INCI name
Acrylates Copolymer
As printed on the label
Acrylates Copolymer
Korean name
아크릴레이트코폴리머
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
binding — holds a product's ingredients together
film forming — leaves a thin film on skin or hair after it dries
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Acrylates Copolymer · Cosmetic Ingredient Review ingredient record
Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers · Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Butylene Glycol
INCI name
Butylene Glycol
As printed on the label
Butylene Glycol
Korean name
부틸렌글라이콜
Recorded CosIng functions
fragrance — adds scent
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Final report on the safety assessment of Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, and Dipropylene Glycol — U.S. EPA HERO · peer-reviewed safety assessment record
Dipropylene Glycol and related glycols — Cosmetics Info · industry ingredient reference
1,3-Butanediol — PubChem Compound Summary · government scientific reference
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
INCI name
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
As printed on the label
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Korean name
다이소듐코코암포다이아세테이트, 디소듐코코암포디아세테이트
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - foam boosting — helps the product lather
surfactant - hydrotrope — helps keep other ingredients dissolved in the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Safety Assessment of Fatty Amphocarboxylates as Used in Cosmetics · Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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PanthenolPro-vitamin B5
INCI name
Panthenol
As printed on the label
Panthenol
Korean name
판테놀
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Panthenol - COSMILE Europe · ingredient database
Dexpanthenol in Wound Healing after Medical and Cosmetic Interventions (Postprocedure Wound Healing) - PMC · peer-reviewed review
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
INCI name
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
As printed on the label
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
Korean name
라우릴하이드록시설테인
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - foam boosting — helps the product lather
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine - COSMILE Europe · ingredient database
Safety Assessment of Alkyl Sultaines as Used in Cosmetics · cosmetic safety assessment
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Sodium Chloride
INCI name
Sodium Chloride
As printed on the label
Sodium Chloride
Korean name
소듐클로라이드
Recorded CosIng functions
bulking — adds volume or body to a formula
fragrance — adds scent
oral care — is listed in CosIng as an oral-care agent (mouth or teeth products)
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Sodium Chloride — Cosmetics Info · industry ingredient reference
Sodium Chloride — PubChem Compound Summary · government scientific reference
Sodium Chloride — EPA CompTox Skin and Eye Data · government hazard data
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Alcohol DenatDrying alcohol
INCI name
Alcohol Denat
As printed on the label
Alcohol Denat
Recorded CosIng functions
None recorded.
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Alcohol Denat. — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Influence of Ethanol as a Preservative in Topical Formulation on the Dermal Penetration Efficacy of Active Compounds in Healthy and Barrier-Disrupted Skin (PMC, Pharmaceutics 2025) · clinical study
Alcohol as an Ingredient in Skin Care Products - Dr. Leslie Baumann, board-certified dermatologist (Skin Type Solutions) · dermatologist reference
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Glyceryl Stearate
INCI name
Glyceryl Stearate
As printed on the label
Glyceryl Stearate
Korean name
글리세릴스테아레이트
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
1/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Glyceryl Stearate and Glyceryl Stearate/SE · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Glyceryl Stearate — Cosmetics Info · industry ingredient reference
Glyceryl Stearate — PubChem Compound Summary · government scientific reference
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Hydrated Silica
INCI name
Hydrated Silica
As printed on the label
Hydrated Silica
Korean name
하이드레이티드실리카
Recorded CosIng functions
abrasive — buffs away dead skin cells or debris
absorbent
anticaking — keeps powder ingredients from clumping
bulking — adds volume or body to a formula
opacifying — makes a clear formula look opaque or cloudy
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 76428) · official catalog snapshot
European Commission: Cosmetic ingredient database and its evidence boundary · official database guidance
Record reviewed
cosing-catalog-baseline · 2020-12-30
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Salicylic AcidBHA exfoliant
INCI name
Salicylic Acid
As printed on the label
Salicylic Acid
Korean name
살리실릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
anti-seborrheic
fragrance — adds scent
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
keratolytic — loosens and helps shed the outer layer of dead skin cells
preservative — stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
OTC Monograph M006: Topical Acne Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use (FDA) · regulatory
Over-the-counter Acne Treatments: A Review (Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology) · clinical review
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Hexylene Glycol
INCI name
Hexylene Glycol
As printed on the label
Hexylene Glycol
Korean name
헥실렌글라이콜
Recorded CosIng functions
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Hexylene Glycol — Cosmetic Ingredient Review · Cosmetic Ingredient Review report page
Final report on the safety assessment of Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, and Dipropylene Glycol · Peer-reviewed safety assessment record
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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1,2-Hexanediol
INCI name
1,2-Hexanediol
As printed on the label
1,2-Hexanediol
Korean name
1,2-헥산다이올
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of 1,2-Glycols as Used in Cosmetics — Cosmetic Ingredient Review · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Synergistic/antagonistic antimicrobial effects of cosmetic ingredients in combination with 1,2-hexanediol · in vitro study
In vitro study to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of various multifunctional cosmetic ingredients and chlorphenesin on bacterial species at risk in the cosmetic industry · in vitro study
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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NiacinamideVitamin B3
INCI name
Niacinamide
As printed on the label
Niacinamide
Korean name
나이아신아마이드
Recorded CosIng functions
smoothing — helps skin or hair feel smoother
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Mechanistic Basis and Clinical Evidence for the Applications of Nicotinamide (Niacinamide) to Control Skin Aging and Pigmentation (PMC) — synthesizes the Hakozaki 8-week pigmentation trial, ceramide/barrier data, and rosacea findings · clinical review
Draelos ZD, Matsubara A, Smiles K. The effect of 2% niacinamide on facial sebum production. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2006;8(2):96-101 (PubMed) · clinical trial
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
INCI name
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
As printed on the label
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Korean name
하이드롤라이즈드하이알루로닉애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Hyaluronates as Used in Cosmetics - Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety · safety assessment
Hyaluronic Acid in Topical Applications: The Various Forms and Biological Effects of a Hero Molecule in the Cosmetics Industry · review
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Serine
INCI name
Serine
As printed on the label
Serine
Korean name
세린
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
fragrance — adds scent
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of α-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Serine — PubChem Compound Summary · government scientific reference
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Arginine
INCI name
Arginine
As printed on the label
Arginine
Korean name
아르지닌, 알지닌
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
fragrance — adds scent
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of α-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Arginine — PubChem Compound Summary · government scientific reference
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Citric Acid
INCI name
Citric Acid
As printed on the label
Citric Acid
Korean name
시트릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
chelating — binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula
fragrance — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Citric Acid, Inorganic Citrate Salts, and Alkyl Citrate Esters as Used in Cosmetics (CIR Expert Panel, Int J Toxicol 2014) · safety assessment
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Ascorbyl Glucoside
INCI name
Ascorbyl Glucoside
As printed on the label
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Korean name
아스코빌글루코사이드
Recorded CosIng functions
antioxidant — slows oxidation that can degrade a formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
L-Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside (CID 54693473) · reference
Safety Assessment of Ascorbyl Glucoside and Sodium Ascorbyl Glucoside as Used in Cosmetics (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) · regulatory
The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health (Nutrients, 2017) · clinical review
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Limonene
INCI name
Limonene
As printed on the label
Limonene
Korean name
리모넨
Recorded CosIng functions
deodorant — is listed in CosIng as a deodorant agent
perfuming — adds scent
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Contact allergy to hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool - DermNet · reference
Contact allergy to oxidized d-limonene among dermatitis patients - PubMed · clinical study
Fragrance allergens labelling - European Commission (Cosmetics Regulation Annex III) · regulatory
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Where this label came from. 27 of 29 label tokens linked to a known ingredient; parse status ok.

Safety & cautions

Salicylic Acid
- Used with caution in pregnancy

Pregnancy flags are decision-support, not medical advice — ask your doctor.

Ingredient breakdown

The full record for every linked ingredient — identifiers, every recorded function, sources, and the provenance of each figure.

Label captured · 27 of 29 parsed · 26 of 27 explained

The full record for each of the 27 linked ingredients — identifiers, every recorded function, sources, and where each figure came from.

← Simple view

Water
INCI name
Water
As printed on the label
Water
Korean name
물, 미네랄워터, 빙하수, 정제수, 탄산수
Recorded CosIng functions
antiplaque — is listed in CosIng as an antiplaque agent (oral care)
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Water — Cosmetics Info · industry ingredient reference
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Guidelines/Inspection Checklist for Cosmetics — U.S. FDA · regulatory guidance
Microbiological Safety and Cosmetics — U.S. FDA · regulatory guidance
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Glycerin
INCI name
Glycerin
As printed on the label
Glycerin
Korean name
글리세린
Recorded CosIng functions
denaturant — makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
oral care — is listed in CosIng as an oral-care agent (mouth or teeth products)
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin protecting — is listed in CosIng as a skin-protecting agent
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Glycerin — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Is endogenous glycerol a determinant of stratum corneum hydration in humans? - Fluhr et al., Br J Dermatol 2005 (PubMed) · clinical study
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions - Fluhr, Darlenski & Surber, Br J Dermatol 2008 · clinical review
Glycerol - WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (eEML) · regulatory reference
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
Myristic Acid
INCI name
Myristic Acid
As printed on the label
Myristic Acid
Korean name
미리스틱애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
perfuming — adds scent
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
3/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Myristic Acid — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Lipid-dependent growth of Malassezia spp. in defined medium with single fatty acids (Liebregts et al., FEMS Yeast Research 2025) · peer-reviewed study
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Stearic Acid
INCI name
Stearic Acid
As printed on the label
Stearic Acid
Korean name
스테아릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
fragrance — adds scent
refatting — restores an oily feel to skin or hair after cleansing strips it
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
2/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Stearic Acid - COSMILE Europe · ingredient database
Lipid-dependent growth of Malassezia spp. in defined medium with single fatty acids (PMC) — confirms M. pachydermatis grows on stearic acid (C18:0), among C12-C24 saturated fatty acids tested · clinical review
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Lauric Acid
INCI name
Lauric Acid
As printed on the label
Lauric Acid
Korean name
라우릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
4/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Antimicrobial Property of Lauric Acid Against Propionibacterium acnes: Its Therapeutic Potential for Inflammatory Acne Vulgaris - PMC · clinical study
Lipid-dependent growth of Malassezia spp. in defined medium with single fatty acids - PMC · research study
Is the rabbit ear model, in its present state, prophetic of acnegenicity? - PubMed · clinical study
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Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
INCI name
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
As printed on the label
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Korean name
포타슘코코일글리시네이트
Recorded CosIng functions
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate · European cosmetic ingredient database
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Potassium Hydroxide
INCI name
Potassium Hydroxide
As printed on the label
Potassium Hydroxide
Korean name
포타슘하이드록사이드
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Potassium Hydroxide compound record · NIH chemical and hazard database
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on Cosmetic Products, Annex III · European Union regulation
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Glycol Distearate
INCI name
Glycol Distearate
As printed on the label
Glycol Distearate
Korean name
글라이콜다이스테아레이트, 글라이콜디스테아레이트
Recorded CosIng functions
opacifying — makes a clear formula look opaque or cloudy
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Monoalkylglycol Dialkyl Acid Esters as Used in Cosmetics · Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Glycol Stearate, Glycol Stearate SE, and Glycol Distearate · Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
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Acrylates Copolymer
INCI name
Acrylates Copolymer
As printed on the label
Acrylates Copolymer
Korean name
아크릴레이트코폴리머
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
binding — holds a product's ingredients together
film forming — leaves a thin film on skin or hair after it dries
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Acrylates Copolymer · Cosmetic Ingredient Review ingredient record
Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers · Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
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Butylene Glycol
INCI name
Butylene Glycol
As printed on the label
Butylene Glycol
Korean name
부틸렌글라이콜
Recorded CosIng functions
fragrance — adds scent
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Final report on the safety assessment of Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, and Dipropylene Glycol — U.S. EPA HERO · peer-reviewed safety assessment record
Dipropylene Glycol and related glycols — Cosmetics Info · industry ingredient reference
1,3-Butanediol — PubChem Compound Summary · government scientific reference
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Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
INCI name
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
As printed on the label
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Korean name
다이소듐코코암포다이아세테이트, 디소듐코코암포디아세테이트
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - foam boosting — helps the product lather
surfactant - hydrotrope — helps keep other ingredients dissolved in the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Safety Assessment of Fatty Amphocarboxylates as Used in Cosmetics · Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
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PanthenolPro-vitamin B5
INCI name
Panthenol
As printed on the label
Panthenol
Korean name
판테놀
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Panthenol - COSMILE Europe · ingredient database
Dexpanthenol in Wound Healing after Medical and Cosmetic Interventions (Postprocedure Wound Healing) - PMC · peer-reviewed review
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Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
INCI name
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
As printed on the label
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
Korean name
라우릴하이드록시설테인
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - foam boosting — helps the product lather
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine - COSMILE Europe · ingredient database
Safety Assessment of Alkyl Sultaines as Used in Cosmetics · cosmetic safety assessment
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Sodium Chloride
INCI name
Sodium Chloride
As printed on the label
Sodium Chloride
Korean name
소듐클로라이드
Recorded CosIng functions
bulking — adds volume or body to a formula
fragrance — adds scent
oral care — is listed in CosIng as an oral-care agent (mouth or teeth products)
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Sodium Chloride — Cosmetics Info · industry ingredient reference
Sodium Chloride — PubChem Compound Summary · government scientific reference
Sodium Chloride — EPA CompTox Skin and Eye Data · government hazard data
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Alcohol DenatDrying alcohol
INCI name
Alcohol Denat
As printed on the label
Alcohol Denat
Recorded CosIng functions
None recorded.
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Alcohol Denat. — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Influence of Ethanol as a Preservative in Topical Formulation on the Dermal Penetration Efficacy of Active Compounds in Healthy and Barrier-Disrupted Skin (PMC, Pharmaceutics 2025) · clinical study
Alcohol as an Ingredient in Skin Care Products - Dr. Leslie Baumann, board-certified dermatologist (Skin Type Solutions) · dermatologist reference
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Glyceryl Stearate
INCI name
Glyceryl Stearate
As printed on the label
Glyceryl Stearate
Korean name
글리세릴스테아레이트
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
1/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Glyceryl Stearate and Glyceryl Stearate/SE · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Glyceryl Stearate — Cosmetics Info · industry ingredient reference
Glyceryl Stearate — PubChem Compound Summary · government scientific reference
Record reviewed
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Hydrated Silica
INCI name
Hydrated Silica
As printed on the label
Hydrated Silica
Korean name
하이드레이티드실리카
Recorded CosIng functions
abrasive — buffs away dead skin cells or debris
absorbent
anticaking — keeps powder ingredients from clumping
bulking — adds volume or body to a formula
opacifying — makes a clear formula look opaque or cloudy
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 76428) · official catalog snapshot
European Commission: Cosmetic ingredient database and its evidence boundary · official database guidance
Record reviewed
cosing-catalog-baseline · 2020-12-30
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Salicylic AcidBHA exfoliant
INCI name
Salicylic Acid
As printed on the label
Salicylic Acid
Korean name
살리실릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
anti-seborrheic
fragrance — adds scent
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
keratolytic — loosens and helps shed the outer layer of dead skin cells
preservative — stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
OTC Monograph M006: Topical Acne Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use (FDA) · regulatory
Over-the-counter Acne Treatments: A Review (Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology) · clinical review
Record reviewed
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Hexylene Glycol
INCI name
Hexylene Glycol
As printed on the label
Hexylene Glycol
Korean name
헥실렌글라이콜
Recorded CosIng functions
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Hexylene Glycol — Cosmetic Ingredient Review · Cosmetic Ingredient Review report page
Final report on the safety assessment of Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, and Dipropylene Glycol · Peer-reviewed safety assessment record
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1,2-Hexanediol
INCI name
1,2-Hexanediol
As printed on the label
1,2-Hexanediol
Korean name
1,2-헥산다이올
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of 1,2-Glycols as Used in Cosmetics — Cosmetic Ingredient Review · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Synergistic/antagonistic antimicrobial effects of cosmetic ingredients in combination with 1,2-hexanediol · in vitro study
In vitro study to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of various multifunctional cosmetic ingredients and chlorphenesin on bacterial species at risk in the cosmetic industry · in vitro study
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NiacinamideVitamin B3
INCI name
Niacinamide
As printed on the label
Niacinamide
Korean name
나이아신아마이드
Recorded CosIng functions
smoothing — helps skin or hair feel smoother
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Mechanistic Basis and Clinical Evidence for the Applications of Nicotinamide (Niacinamide) to Control Skin Aging and Pigmentation (PMC) — synthesizes the Hakozaki 8-week pigmentation trial, ceramide/barrier data, and rosacea findings · clinical review
Draelos ZD, Matsubara A, Smiles K. The effect of 2% niacinamide on facial sebum production. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2006;8(2):96-101 (PubMed) · clinical trial
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Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
INCI name
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
As printed on the label
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Korean name
하이드롤라이즈드하이알루로닉애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Hyaluronates as Used in Cosmetics - Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety · safety assessment
Hyaluronic Acid in Topical Applications: The Various Forms and Biological Effects of a Hero Molecule in the Cosmetics Industry · review
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Serine
INCI name
Serine
As printed on the label
Serine
Korean name
세린
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
fragrance — adds scent
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of α-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Serine — PubChem Compound Summary · government scientific reference
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Arginine
INCI name
Arginine
As printed on the label
Arginine
Korean name
아르지닌, 알지닌
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
fragrance — adds scent
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of α-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Arginine — PubChem Compound Summary · government scientific reference
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Citric Acid
INCI name
Citric Acid
As printed on the label
Citric Acid
Korean name
시트릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
chelating — binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula
fragrance — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Citric Acid, Inorganic Citrate Salts, and Alkyl Citrate Esters as Used in Cosmetics (CIR Expert Panel, Int J Toxicol 2014) · safety assessment
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Ascorbyl Glucoside
INCI name
Ascorbyl Glucoside
As printed on the label
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Korean name
아스코빌글루코사이드
Recorded CosIng functions
antioxidant — slows oxidation that can degrade a formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
L-Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside (CID 54693473) · reference
Safety Assessment of Ascorbyl Glucoside and Sodium Ascorbyl Glucoside as Used in Cosmetics (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) · regulatory
The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health (Nutrients, 2017) · clinical review
Record reviewed
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Limonene
INCI name
Limonene
As printed on the label
Limonene
Korean name
리모넨
Recorded CosIng functions
deodorant — is listed in CosIng as a deodorant agent
perfuming — adds scent
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Contact allergy to hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool - DermNet · reference
Contact allergy to oxidized d-limonene among dermatitis patients - PubMed · clinical study
Fragrance allergens labelling - European Commission (Cosmetics Regulation Annex III) · regulatory
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