Name: SkinMedica Facial Cleanser
Brand: SkinMedica
SKU: 346194

SkinMedica Facial Cleanser

AbbVie

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

6

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-6)

What's inside

PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

May contain impurities such as 1,4-dioxane (a possible carcinogen), ultra-processed, limited data on oral safety, potential for gut microbiome disruption, possible skin irritation in topical use

PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Synthetic origin, potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane or ethylene oxide residues, possible gastrointestinal irritation, ultra-processed, unknown long-term ingestion effects

Fragrance

Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis, respiratory irritation, potential allergenicity, IFRA restrictions

FD&C Yellow No. 10 (CI 47005)

Potential allergenicity, behavioral effects in sensitive children, possible link to hyperactivity, may cause allergic reactions in susceptible individuals

Disodium EDTA

Skin and eye irritation at high concentrations, potential for environmental persistence

Potassium sorbate

Irritation at high concentrations, potential mild sensitizer for skin, possible digestive discomfort in sensitive individuals

Water

Essential for hydration, solvent for biochemical reactions, supports life

Camellia oleifera Leaf Extract

Antioxidant properties, potential antimicrobial effects

Blue 1 (CI 42090)

Coloring agent providing blue hue

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

Gentle cleansing, mild foaming, commonly used in sensitive skin formulations

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Mild surfactant, good foaming, conditioning to skin, biodegradable

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate

Effective gentle surfactant and foaming agent

Glycerin

Humectant properties, moisture retention, solvent for active ingredients

Panthenol

Moisturizing, improves skin hydration and barrier function

Butylene Glycol

Improves texture and absorption of products, acts as a humectant to retain moisture

Ethylhexylglycerin

Enhances preservative efficacy, deodorizing properties

Phenoxyethanol

Effective broad-spectrum preservative, low volatility, less sensitizing than isothiazolinones

Product Details

Form Type

liquid

Ingredient Transparency

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