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Olay Active Hydrating Cream Original Facial Moisturizer product image
Category: Moisturizers
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Olay Active Hydrating Cream Original Facial Moisturizer

2/19 Natural Ingredients
15/19 Good Ingredients
4/19 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients
1
Cleansing Ingredients
3
Moisturizing Ingredients
3
  • petrolatum
    Petrolatum. Helps other moisturizing ingredients by keeping them on the skin longer
  • isopropyl palmitate
    Palm Oil. Moisturizer
  • dimethicone
    Dimethicone. Moisturizer
Sunscreen Ingredients
1
  • titanium dioxide
    Titanium Dioxide. Sunscreen ingredient
Conditioning Ingredients
1
  • cyclopentasiloxane
    Cyclopentasiloxane. Lubricant
Neutral Ingredients
6
  • fragrance/parfum
    Fragrance.
  • peg/ppg 18/18 dimethicone
    Dimethicone Copolyol. Silicones are skin conditioning agents widely used in cosmetics.
  • red 4
    Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.
Unfavorable Ingredients
4
  • dmdm hydantoin
    Dmdm Hydantoin. Preservative which can release formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is classified as carcinogenic and allergenic.
    Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 6440-58-0
  • iodopropynyl butylcarbamate
    Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate. Preservative. Negative effects include contact dermatitis and contact allergy
    Source: CAS Number 55406-53-6
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Sun Bum Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion

2/27 Natural Ingredients
20/27 Good Ingredients
7/27 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Abrasive Ingredients
1
  • silica
    Silica. Abrasive agent
Anti-aging Ingredients
2
Cleansing Ingredients
3
  • trideceth 6
    Trideceth. Cleansing agent
Moisturizing Ingredients
6
  • caprylyl methicone
    Caprylyl Methicone. Silicon commonly used as an emollient.
  • dimethicone
    Dimethicone. Moisturizer
  • ethylhexyl stearate
    Ethylhexyl Stearate. Plant oil based skin lubricant
  • glyceryl stearate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • trimethyl siloxysilicate
    Trimethylsiloxysilicate. Skin conditioning agent, emollient
  • vp/hexadecene copolymer
    Vp Hexadecene Copolymer. Emollient
Sunscreen Ingredients
1
  • avobenzone 3.00%
    Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. Sunscreen ingredient
Neutral Ingredients
7
  • behenyl alcohol
    Behenyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
  • dimethyl capramide
    Dimethyl Capramide. Solvent, stabilizer
  • ethylhexylglycerin
    Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin. Preservative derived from natural substances
  • fragrance
    Fragrance.
  • polyaminopropyl biguanide
    Polyaminopropyl Biguanide. Preservative
  • sodium polyacrylate
    Sodium Polyacrylate. Absorbing agent
  • styrene/acrylates copolymer
    Styrene/acrylates Copolymer. Filler
Unfavorable Ingredients
7
Dove Go Fresh Body Wash product image
Category: Body Wash
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Dove Go Fresh Body Wash

2/20 Natural Ingredients
15/20 Good Ingredients
5/20 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Abrasive Ingredients
1
  • sodium chloride
    Sodium Chloride. Table salt. Used as preservative or abrasive ingredient.
Anti-aging Ingredients
2
Cleansing Ingredients
5
  • sodium lauroyl glycinate
    Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate. Cleansing agent
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 11358107
  • sodium lauroyl isethionate
    Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • stearic acid
    Stearic Acid. Surfactant, softening agent.
  • tetrasodium edta
    Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 12396676
  • citric acid
    Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
Healing Ingredients
1
  • lauric acid
    Lauric Acid. Strong bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties
Neutral Ingredients
6
  • water (aqua)
    Aqua. Water
  • acrylates copolymer
    Styrene/acrylates Copolymer. Filler
  • fragrance (parfum)
    Fragrance.
  • styrene/acrylates copolymer
    Styrene/acrylates Copolymer. Filler
  • blue 1 (ci 42090)
    Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.
  • yellow 5 (ci 19140)
    Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.
Unfavorable Ingredients
5
Dove Body Wash Cool Moisture With Cucumber & Green Tea product image
Category: Body Wash
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Dove Body Wash Cool Moisture With Cucumber & Green Tea

2/20 Natural Ingredients
15/20 Good Ingredients
5/20 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Abrasive Ingredients
1
  • sodium chloride
    Sodium Chloride. Table salt. Used as preservative or abrasive ingredient.
Anti-aging Ingredients
2
Cleansing Ingredients
5
  • sodium lauroyl glycinate
    Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate. Cleansing agent
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 11358107
  • sodium lauroyl isethionate
    Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • stearic acid
    Stearic Acid. Surfactant, softening agent.
  • tetrasodium edta
    Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 12396676
  • citric acid
    Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
Healing Ingredients
1
  • lauric acid
    Lauric Acid. Strong bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties
Neutral Ingredients
6
  • water (aqua)
    Aqua. Water
  • acrylates copolymer
    Styrene/acrylates Copolymer. Filler
  • fragrance (parfum)
    Fragrance.
  • styrene/acrylates copolymer
    Styrene/acrylates Copolymer. Filler
  • blue 1 (ci 42090)
    Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.
  • yellow 5 (ci 19140)
    Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.
Unfavorable Ingredients
5
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Alba Botanica Very Emollient, Original Body Lotion

16/39 Natural Ingredients
26/39 Good Ingredients
13/39 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients
5
Cleansing Ingredients
1
Healing Ingredients
8
  • carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil
    Safflower. Lubricant, heals dry and damaged skin.
  • sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil
    Sesame Seed Oil. Heals broken skin
  • persea gratissima (avocado) oil
    Avocado. Moisturizes and heals damaged skin.
  • chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract (certified organic ingredient)
    Chamomile. Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
  • echinacea angustifolia extract
    Echinacea. Skin-soothing, anti-irritating
  • allantoin
    Allantoin. Heals damaged skin
  • panthenol
    Vitamin B5. Heals broken or itchy skin
  • lecithin
    Phospholipids. Improves dry skin and is an essential structural components of cell membranes
Moisturizing Ingredients
5
  • glyceryl stearate se
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • dimethicone
    Dimethicone. Moisturizer
  • ethylhexyl stearate
    Ethylhexyl Stearate. Plant oil based skin lubricant
  • butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
    Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.
  • simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil (certified organic
    Jojoba. Moisturizer
Protective Ingredients
1
  • cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract
    Cucumber. Anti-inflamatory properties
Neutral Ingredients
6
  • aqua (water)
    Aqua. Water
  • cetearyl alcohol
    Cetearyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
  • xanthan gum
    Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
  • alcohol (certified organic
    Alcohol. If in large quantities, alcohol can be irritating and/or damaging to skin.
  • dehydroacetic acid
    Dehydroacetic Acid. Preservative. No skin reacitons
  • fragrance (parfum)
    Fragrance.
Unfavorable Ingredients
13
Eucerin Intensive Repair Extra-Enriched Hand Creme product image
Category: Hand and Body
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Eucerin Intensive Repair Extra-Enriched Hand Creme

2/17 Natural Ingredients
13/17 Good Ingredients
4/17 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Abrasive Ingredients
1
Anti-aging Ingredients
1
Cleansing Ingredients
1
  • peg 40 stearate
    Peg Monostearate. Cleansing agent
Moisturizing Ingredients
3
  • glyceryl stearate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • dicaprylyl ether
    Dicaprylyl Ether. Skin conditioner, emollient
  • dimethicone
    Dimethicone. Moisturizer
Conditioning Ingredients
4
  • urea
    Urea. Skin-conditioning agent
  • sodium lactate
    Sodium Lactate. Skin-conditioning agent
  • cyclopentasiloxane
    Cyclopentasiloxane. Lubricant
  • cyclohexasiloxane
    Cyclohexasiloxane. Silicone
Neutral Ingredients
3
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • aluminum starch octenylsuccinate
    Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate. Thickening agent
  • xanthan gum
    Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
Unfavorable Ingredients
4
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45

2/18 Natural Ingredients
13/18 Good Ingredients
5/18 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients
2
Cleansing Ingredients
1
  • ppg 5 ceteth 20
    Ppg-5-ceteth-20. Surfactant, cleansing agent
Moisturizing Ingredients
2
  • diethylhexyl 2 6 naphthalate
    Diethylhexyl 2 6-naphthalate. UV absorber, emollient
  • dimethicone
    Dimethicone. Moisturizer
Protective Ingredients
1
Sunscreen Ingredients
1
  • avobenzone 3%
    Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. Sunscreen ingredient
Conditioning Ingredients
2
  • cyclopentasiloxane
    Cyclopentasiloxane. Lubricant
  • trisiloxane
    Trisiloxane. Skin-conditioning agent
Neutral Ingredients
4
  • acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer
    Acrylates/octylacrylamide Copolymer. Film forming agent
  • acrylates/dimethicone copolymer
    Acrylates/dimethicone Copolymer. Film forming agent
Unfavorable Ingredients
5
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Aqua Glycolic Face Cream

3/19 Natural Ingredients
15/19 Good Ingredients
4/19 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Abrasive Ingredients
2
  • ammonium glycolate
    Ammonium Glycolate. Abrasive agent
Anti-aging Ingredients
1
Cleansing Ingredients
3
Healing Ingredients
1
  • sorbitol
    Sorbitol. Repairs and moisturizes skin
Moisturizing Ingredients
2
  • glyceryl stearate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • dimethicone
    Dimethicone. Moisturizer
Conditioning Ingredients
1
Neutral Ingredients
5
  • purified water
    Aqua. Water
  • c12 15 alkyl benzoate
    C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate. Thickening agent
  • ceresin
    Ceresin. Thickening agent, wax derived from ozokerite
  • magnesium aluminium silicate
    Magnesium Aluminum Silicate. Thickener
  • xanthan gum
    Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
Unfavorable Ingredients
4
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Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 70

4/29 Natural Ingredients
23/29 Good Ingredients
6/29 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Abrasive Ingredients
1
  • silica
    Silica. Abrasive agent
Cleansing Ingredients
4
  • potassium cetyl phosphate
    Potassium Cetyl Phosphate. Cleansing agent
  • trideceth 6
    Trideceth. Cleansing agent
Moisturizing Ingredients
5
  • dimethicone
    Dimethicone. Moisturizer
  • diethylhexyl 2 6 naphthalate
    Diethylhexyl 2 6-naphthalate. UV absorber, emollient
  • ethylhexyl stearate
    Ethylhexyl Stearate. Plant oil based skin lubricant
  • glyceryl stearate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • caprylyl glycol
    Caprylyl Glycol. Skin conditioner, moisturizer
Protective Ingredients
1
  • beeswax
    Beeswax. Protects skin, prevents quick drying of the skin
Sunscreen Ingredients
1
  • avobenzone (3%)
    Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. Sunscreen ingredient
Conditioning Ingredients
2
  • trisiloxane
    Trisiloxane. Skin-conditioning agent
  • cetyl dimethicone
    Cetyl Peg/ppg 10/1 Dimethicone. Silicone
Neutral Ingredients
9
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • styrene/acrylates copolymer
    Styrene/acrylates Copolymer. Filler
  • dimethicone/peg 10/15 crosspolymer
    Dimethicone Copolyol. Silicones are skin conditioning agents widely used in cosmetics.
  • ethylhexylglycerin
    Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin. Preservative derived from natural substances
  • sodium polyacrylate
    Sodium Polyacrylate. Absorbing agent
  • xanthan gum
    Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
  • acrylates/c12 22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer
    Acrylates/c12 22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer. Film former
  • behenyl alcohol
    Behenyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
  • fragrance
    Fragrance.
Unfavorable Ingredients
6
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NIVEA In-Shower Nourishing Body Lotion

2/14 Natural Ingredients
11/14 Good Ingredients
3/14 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients
1
Moisturizing Ingredients
3
  • petrolatum
    Petrolatum. Helps other moisturizing ingredients by keeping them on the skin longer
  • hydrogenated coco glycerides
    Coco-glycerides. Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent
  • prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil
    Sweet Almond. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Neutral Ingredients
7
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • cetearyl alcohol
    Cetearyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
  • fragrance
    Fragrance.
  • aluminum starch octenylsuccinate
    Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate. Thickening agent
  • acrylates/c10 30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
    Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer. Useful for combining ingredients, film forming, emulsion stabilizing, viscosity controlling
  • carbomer
    Carbomer. Controls consistency
  • sodium hydroxide
    Sodium Hydroxide. Controls pH levels. Skin irritation or pain if used above concentration limits.
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 14798
Unfavorable Ingredients
3
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Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, possesses skin protecting properties that reduce skin aging.
Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
Skin-conditioning agent, helps smooth wrinkled skin
Moisturizer
Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
Used as antioxidant with numerous anti-aging benefits
Heals broken or itchy skin
Antioxidant properties. Protects against UV rays, has anti-inflammatory properties.
Very effective skin moisturizer.
Moisturizer
Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Surfactant, softening agent.
Cleansing Agent
Sunflower seed oil is used as an emollient. It is a good source of Vitamin E and helps heal dry skin.
Pumps up wrinkles, reducing their visibility
Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
Skin conditioner, moisturizer
Heals damaged skin
Table salt. Used as preservative or abrasive ingredient.
Surfactant, cleansing agent
Heals damaged skin
Skin-conditioning agent, moisturizing properties
Moisturizes skin and improves skin appearance.
Antioxidant properties. Studies demonstrate no significant irritation, sensitization, or photosensitization.
Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Antioxidant
Moisturizer
Wide therapeutic actions. Recommended for the treatment of various skin conditions
Improves dry skin and is an essential structural components of cell membranes
Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Moisturizer
Could reduce the appearance of fine lines
Emollient
Abrasive agent
Antioxidative, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects
Helps other moisturizing ingredients by keeping them on the skin longer
Heals the skin, promotes healthy skin functions
Fragrance, cleansing ingredient
Abrasive agent
Squalene and squalane are highly effective natural emollients and anti-oxidants. They can be produced from shark liver or from olives.
Sunscreen ingredient
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Powerful antioxidant properties
Antibacterial and fungicidal properties
Antibacterial properties
Heals wrinkles
Cleansing agent, safe as used in cosmetics
Moisturizes and heals damaged skin.
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Preservative. Considered safe, however cases of eczema and urticaria due to this ingredient have been recorded.
Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Preservative. Potentially skin irritant
Cleansing agent. Potential skin allergen
Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Preservative. Potential cause of eye irritation or contact dermatitis
Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Antiseptic and preservative. Possibly irritating to skin.
Preservative. Possible cause for contact urticaria and other contact reactions
Fragrance. Skin and eye hazard: Redness. Pain.
Solvent, conditioning agent. Possible contact allergen
Preservative. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Emulsifying agent. occasional reports of hypersensitivity to polysorbates following their topical use. polysorbates have also been associated with serious adverse effects.
Sunscreen ingredient. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Preservative which can release formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is classified as carcinogenic and allergenic.
Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Fragrance. Has been associated with irritant dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, and photodermatitis
Preservative. Negative effects include contact dermatitis and contact allergy
Fragrance, emollient. May cause irritation and redness. Could exacerbate existing skin conditions.
Vitamin A with palmitic acid could enhance photocarcinogenesis. Avoid sun exposure when using.
Sunscreen ingredient. Strong allergen, potentially leading to contact dermatitis in children
Controls pH levels. Potentially irritating to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
Fragrance. Possible cause for allergic contact dermatitis.
Fragrance. Could cause contact dermatitis and skin irritation.
Fragrance. May irritate skin and eyes.
Fragrance. Tightens skin. Anti dandruff. Citrus medica limonum (lemon oil) is found to be potentially phototoxic.
Preservative. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Sunscreen ingredient. Endocrine system disrupting potential. Should be avoided by pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Preservative. Potentially irritating to skin, could produce contact dermatitis
Skin healing, moisturizing properties. Potential skin allergen.
Sunscreen ingredient. Risk of the development of contact or photocontact allergic reactions
Emulsifying agent. occasional reports of hypersensitivity to polysorbates following their topical use. polysorbates have also been associated with serious adverse effects.
Sunscreen ingredient. Potentially increased toxicity as a result of breakdown of OMC following UV irradiation (sun exposure)
Fragrance. Sensitizer and contact allergen.
Preservative. Potential skin irritant
Preservative. Symptoms of exposure to this compound include skin sensitivity reactions, contact dermatitis, urticaria and angioedema. It can cause skin and eye irritation.
Fragrance. Potential cause for contact dermatitis, classified as strong sensitizer.
Fragrance. Potential allergen after oxidation (contact with air)
Emulsifier. Prolonged skin contact could cause skin irritation.
Fragrance. Potential skin sensitizer
Preservative. Not very likely, but could cause contact allergy.
Preservative. Potential contact allergy.
Fragrance. Potential cause for allergic reactions and contact dermatitis.
Fragrance. Potential skin sensitizer and allergen
Preservative. Potential contact allergen
Anti-inflammatory ingredient. Ingestion Hazard: Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Vomiting.
Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Skin-conditioning agent. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Emulsifying agent. May cause skin irritation.

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