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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45 product image
Category: Sunscreens
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45

3/30 Natural Ingredients
20/30 Good Ingredients
10/30 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Abrasive Ingredients
1
  • silica
    Silica. Abrasive agent
Anti-aging Ingredients
1
Cleansing Ingredients
3
  • trideceth 6
    Trideceth. Cleansing agent
Moisturizing Ingredients
7
  • caprylyl methicone
    Caprylyl Methicone. Silicon commonly used as an emollient.
  • diethylhexyl 2 6 naphthalate
    Diethylhexyl 2 6-naphthalate. UV absorber, emollient
  • dimethicone
    Dimethicone. Moisturizer
  • ethylhexyl stearate
    Ethylhexyl Stearate. Plant oil based skin lubricant
  • glyceryl stearate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • trimethylsiloxysilicate
    Trimethylsiloxysilicate. Skin conditioning agent, emollient
  • vp/hexadecene copolymer
    Vp Hexadecene Copolymer. Emollient
Sunscreen Ingredients
1
  • avobenzone 3%
    Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. Sunscreen ingredient
Neutral Ingredients
7
  • behenyl alcohol
    Behenyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
  • ethylhexylglycerin
    Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin. Preservative derived from natural substances
  • fragrance
    Fragrance.
  • sodium polyacrylate
    Sodium Polyacrylate. Absorbing agent
  • styrene/acrylates copolymer
    Styrene/acrylates Copolymer. Filler
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • xanthan gum
    Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
Unfavorable Ingredients
10
St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub, Deeply Exfoliating product image
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St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub, Deeply Exfoliating

6/24 Natural Ingredients
16/24 Good Ingredients
8/24 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Abrasive Ingredients
1
  • juglans regia (walnut) shell powder
    Walnut. Abrasive properties
Anti-aging Ingredients
1
Cleansing Ingredients
1
Healing Ingredients
1
  • prunus armeniaca (apricot) fruit extract
    Apricot Kernel Oil. Rich in vitamins. Used as an emollient with anti-inflammatory properties.
Moisturizing Ingredients
3
  • glyceryl stearate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • zea mays (corn) kernel meal
    Corn Oil. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • cetyl acetate
    Cetyl Acetate. Emollient
Sunscreen Ingredients
1
  • titanium dioxide (ci 77891)
    Titanium Dioxide. Sunscreen ingredient
Neutral Ingredients
8
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • cetearyl alcohol
    Cetearyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
  • ceteareth 20
    Ceteareth-20. Solvent
  • carbomer
    Carbomer. Controls consistency
  • fragrance (parfum)
    Fragrance.
  • ppg 2 methyl ether
    Ppg-* Methyl Ether. Fragrance. Generally considered safe for use in cosmetics.
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19966148
  • phenethyl alcohol
    Phenethyl Alcohol. Fragrance
  • limonene
    Limonene. Fragrance
Unfavorable Ingredients
8
AHAVA Dead Sea Mud Dermud Nourishing Body Cream product image
Category: Hand and Body
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AHAVA Dead Sea Mud Dermud Nourishing Body Cream

8/34 Natural Ingredients
21/34 Good Ingredients
13/34 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Abrasive Ingredients
1
Anti-aging Ingredients
5
  • glycerin
    Glycerin. Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22151935
  • silt (dead sea mud)
    Dead Sea Mud. Being rich in minerals, dead sea mud is claimed to possess anti-aging and moisturizing properties.
  • zinc oxide
    Zinc. Anti-aging effect on skin. Treats skin infections and heals various skin conditions
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 7548268
Cleansing Ingredients
2
  • peg 40 stearate
    Peg Monostearate. Cleansing agent
  • sorbitan tristearate
    Sorbitan Tristearate. Surfactant, cleansing agent.
Healing Ingredients
2
  • maris aqua (dead sea water)
    Sea Water. Rich in minerals and vitamins. Helps heal certain skin conditions.
  • allantoin
    Allantoin. Heals damaged skin
Moisturizing Ingredients
3
  • glyceryl stearate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • caprylyl glycol
    Caprylyl Glycol. Skin conditioner, moisturizer
  • dimethicone
    Dimethicone. Moisturizer
Conditioning Ingredients
1
  • ethylhexyl palmitate
    Octyl Palmitate. Lubricant
Neutral Ingredients
7
  • aqua (mineral spring water)
    Aqua. Water
  • ceteareth 30
    Ceteareth-20. Solvent
  • cetearyl alcohol
    Cetearyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
  • aqua (water)
    Aqua. Water
Unfavorable Ingredients
13
NIVEA Soft Moisturizing Creme product image
Category: Moisturizers
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NIVEA Soft Moisturizing Creme

4/25 Natural Ingredients
15/25 Good Ingredients
10/25 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients
2
Cleansing Ingredients
1
  • stearic acid
    Stearic Acid. Surfactant, softening agent.
Moisturizing Ingredients
5
  • petrolatum
    Petrolatum. Helps other moisturizing ingredients by keeping them on the skin longer
  • glyceryl stearate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • hydrogenated coco glycerides
    Coco-glycerides. Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent
  • dimethicone
    Dimethicone. Moisturizer
  • simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
    Jojoba. Moisturizer
Protective Ingredients
1
Conditioning Ingredients
1
  • myristyl myristate
    Myristyl Myristate. Skin-conditioning agent
Neutral Ingredients
5
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • polyglyceryl 2 caprate
    Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate. Emulsifier
  • fragrance
    Fragrance.
Unfavorable Ingredients
10
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Category: Face Cleansers
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Clean & Clear Essentials Foaming Facial Cleanser

1/16 Natural Ingredient
9/16 Good Ingredients
7/16 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients
2
Cleansing Ingredients
1
  • c9 15 alkyl phosphate
    C9-15 Alkyl Phosphate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
Healing Ingredients
1
  • lauric acid
    Lauric Acid. Strong bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties
Neutral Ingredients
5
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
    Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose. Film forming agent
  • fragrance
    Fragrance.
  • red 4
    Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.
  • yellow 10
    Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.
Unfavorable Ingredients
7
Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash product image
Category: Face Cleansers
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Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash

5/24 Natural Ingredients
13/24 Good Ingredients
11/24 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Abrasive Ingredients
2
  • polyethylene
    Polyethylene. Abrasive agent
Anti-aging Ingredients
2
Cleansing Ingredients
3
  • ammonium laureth sulfate
    Ammonium Laureth Sulfate. Cleansing agent. Irritating if not used with other good ingredients.
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 20634505
  • peg 120 methyl glucose dioleate
    Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
Healing Ingredients
1
  • menthol
    Menthol. Anti-irritant properties
Moisturizing Ingredients
1
  • jojoba esters
    Jojoba. Moisturizer
Neutral Ingredients
4
  • fragrance
    Fragrance.
  • chromium hydroxide green
    Ci 77289. Green food color
Unfavorable Ingredients
11
Banana Boat Sport Performance Lotion Sunscreens with PowerStay Technology SPF 30 product image
Category: Sunscreens
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Banana Boat Sport Performance Lotion Sunscreens with PowerStay Technology SPF 30

4/32 Natural Ingredients
20/32 Good Ingredients
12/32 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients
4
Cleansing Ingredients
3
  • disodium ethylene dicocamide peg 15 disulfate
    Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide Peg-15 Disulfate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
Healing Ingredients
1
  • lecithin
    Phospholipids. Improves dry skin and is an essential structural components of cell membranes
Moisturizing Ingredients
4
  • hydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl/dimethylcarbonate copolymer
    Dimer Dilinoleyl/dimethylcarbonate Copolymer. Moisturizing, water repellant, skin protecting properties.
  • caprylyl glycol
    Caprylyl Glycol. Skin conditioner, moisturizer
  • glyceryl stearate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • glyceryl stearate citrate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Sunscreen Ingredients
1
  • avobenzone (1.5%)
    Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. Sunscreen ingredient
Neutral Ingredients
7
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • carbomer
    Carbomer. Controls consistency
  • behenyl alcohol
    Behenyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
  • xanthan gum
    Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
  • dipropylene glycol
    Dipropylene Glycol. Solvent
  • cetearyl alcohol
    Cetearyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
  • sodium lauroyl lactylate
    Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate. Emulsifying agent
Unfavorable Ingredients
12
St. Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Moisturizer product image
Category: Moisturizers
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St. Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Moisturizer

3/21 Natural Ingredients
13/21 Good Ingredients
8/21 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients
2
Cleansing Ingredients
3
Healing Ingredients
1
  • carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil
    Safflower. Lubricant, heals dry and damaged skin.
Moisturizing Ingredients
2
  • glyceryl stearate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • dimethicone
    Dimethicone. Moisturizer
Neutral Ingredients
5
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • carbomer
    Carbomer. Controls consistency
  • fragrance (parfum)
    Fragrance.
Unfavorable Ingredients
8
Aveeno Protect + Hydrate SPF50 Lotion product image
Category: Sunscreens
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Aveeno Protect + Hydrate SPF50 Lotion

7/35 Natural Ingredients
25/35 Good Ingredients
10/35 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Abrasive Ingredients
1
  • silica
    Silica. Abrasive agent
Anti-aging Ingredients
2
Cleansing Ingredients
3
  • potassium palmitoyl hydrolyzed oat protein
    Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein. Skin conditioning, surfactant
Moisturizing Ingredients
6
  • glyceryl stearate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • caprylyl glycol
    Caprylyl Glycol. Skin conditioner, moisturizer
  • caprylyl methicone
    Caprylyl Methicone. Silicon commonly used as an emollient.
  • diethylhexyl 2 6 naphthalate
    Diethylhexyl 2 6-naphthalate. UV absorber, emollient
  • avena sativa (oat) kernel flour
    Oat. Moisturizer
  • avena sativa (oat) kernel extract
    Oat. 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
  • cetyl dimethicone
    Cetyl Peg/ppg 10/1 Dimethicone. Silicone
  • hydrolyzed oat protein
    Hydrolyzed Oat Protein. Skin conditioning agent
Neutral Ingredients
9
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • ethylhexylglycerin
    Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin. Preservative derived from natural substances
  • behenyl alcohol
    Behenyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
  • acrylates/dimethicone copolymer
    Acrylates/dimethicone Copolymer. Film forming agent
  • acrylates/c10 30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
    Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer. Useful for combining ingredients, film forming, emulsion stabilizing, viscosity controlling
  • arachidyl alcohol
    Arachidyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
  • sodium hydroxide
    Sodium Hydroxide. Controls pH levels. Skin irritation or pain if used above concentration limits.
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 14798
  • fragrance
    Fragrance.
  • lignoceryl alcohol
    Lignoceryl Alcohol. Fatty alcohol, thickening agent
Unfavorable Ingredients
10
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Category: Face Cleansers
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Aqua Glycolic Facial Cleanser

1/9 Natural Ingredient
5/9 Good Ingredients
4/9 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Abrasive Ingredients
2
  • ammonium glycolate
    Ammonium Glycolate. Abrasive agent
Cleansing Ingredients
1
Healing Ingredients
1
  • sorbitol
    Sorbitol. Repairs and moisturizes skin
Neutral Ingredients
1
  • purified water
    Aqua. Water
Unfavorable Ingredients
4
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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.
Exclude Ingredients
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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