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Varuza Ultra Moisturizing Derma Cream

Varuza Ultra Moisturizing Derma Cream

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Facial Moisturizer/Treatment

BRAND

Varuza

DATA LAST UPDATED

February 2023

EWG Verified Product

This product bears the EWG Verified® mark, meaning that the product meets EWG’s strictest standards for health and safety. It avoids any of the ingredients on EWG’s “Unacceptable List” and provides full transparency of ingredients, including fragrance.

Ingredient List

The specific formulation has been reviewed by EWG scientists. At the time of verification, the ingredients in this formulation were used at a concentration below EWG’s health and safety limit, and therefore did not pose significant human health concerns. Click on an ingredient for more information.

1,2-HEXANEDIOL
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FUNCTION(S) solvent
CONCERNS • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)

EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
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FUNCTION(S) emulsion stabilising, film forming, viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizer, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, viscosity increasing agent -nonaqueous
CONCERNS • Use restrictions (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
• Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, and BENZENE)

EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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ADENOSINE
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FUNCTION(S) skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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ALANINE
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FUNCTION(S) antistatic, hair conditioning, masking, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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ARGININE
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FUNCTION(S) antistatic, hair conditioning, masking, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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ASPARTIC ACID
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FUNCTION(S) antistatic, hair conditioning, masking, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/ VP Copolymer
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FUNCTION(S) viscosity controlling, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous
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BETA-GLUCAN
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FUNCTION(S) skin conditioning, bulking agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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BUTYLENE GLYCOL
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FUNCTION(S) humectant, masking, skin conditioning, solvent, viscosity controlling, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, viscositydecreasing agent
CONCERNS • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)

EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT
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FUNCTION(S) masking, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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CARBOMER
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FUNCTION(S) emulsion stabilising, gel forming, viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizer, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous
CONCERNS • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
• Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, and BENZENE)

EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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CELLULOSE GUM
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FUNCTION(S) binding, emulsion stabilising, film forming, masking, viscosity controlling, binder, emulsion stabilizer, film former, fragrance ingredient, viscosity increasing agent -aqueous
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CENTELLA ASIATICA (GOTU KOLA) EXTRACT
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FUNCTION(S) skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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CHENOPODIUM QUINOA SEED EXTRACT
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FUNCTION(S) skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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CYSTEINE
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FUNCTION(S) antioxidant, antistatic, hair conditioning, hair waving or straightening, masking, reducing, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, hair-waving/straighteningagent, reducing agent
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DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL
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FUNCTION(S) masking, solvent, viscosity controlling, fragrance ingredient, viscosity decreasing agent
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
• Endocrine disruption (low)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
• Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE and 1,4-DIOXANE)

EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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DISODIUM EDTA
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FUNCTION(S) chelating, viscosity controlling, chelating agent
CONCERNS • Enhanced skin absorption
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)

EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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ECLIPTA PROSTRATA LEAF EXTRACT
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FUNCTION(S) skin conditioning
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ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
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FUNCTION(S) skin conditioning, deodorant agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)
• Ecotoxicology (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)

EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES
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GLUTAMIC ACID
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FUNCTION(S) antistatic, hair conditioning, humectant, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - humectant
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GLYCERIN
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FUNCTION(S) denaturant, humectant, perfuming, solvent, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, oral care agent;oral health care drug, skin-conditioning agent - humectant, skin protectant, viscosity decreasing agent
CONCERNS • Use restrictions (moderate)

EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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GLYCINE
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FUNCTION(S) antistatic, buffering, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, buffering agent, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent -miscellaneous
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HISTIDINE
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FUNCTION(S) antistatic, humectant, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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HYDROGENATED LECITHIN
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FUNCTION(S) emulsifying, skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, surfactant - emulsifying agent, suspending agent- nonsurfactant
CONCERNS • Enhanced skin absorption
• Use restrictions (low)
• Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)

EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID
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Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
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FUNCTION(S) emollient, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, viscosity increasing agent - nonaqueous
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ISOLEUCINE
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FUNCTION(S) antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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LEUCINE
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FUNCTION(S) fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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LYSINE
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FUNCTION(S) antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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MADECASSOSIDE
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FUNCTION(S) antioxidant, skin conditioning
CONCERNS • Biochemical or cellular level changes (low)

EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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METHIONINE
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FUNCTION(S) antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
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FUNCTION(S) abrasive, absorbent, anticaking agent, bulking agent, emulsion stabilizer, slip modifier;viscosity increasing agent - aqueous
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate)

EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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NIACINAMIDE
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FUNCTION(S) smoothing, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS • Cancer (low)
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low)

EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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PHENYL TRIMETHICONE
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FUNCTION(S) antifoaming, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, antifoaming agent, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)

EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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PHENYLALANINE
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FUNCTION(S) fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)

EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE
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FUNCTION(S) opacifying, opacifying agent
CONCERNS • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)

EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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PORIA COCOS SCLEROTIUM EXTRACT
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FUNCTION(S) astringent, cosmetic astringent
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PROLINE
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FUNCTION(S) hair conditioning, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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PROPANEDIOL
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FUNCTION(S) solvent, viscosity controlling, viscosity decreasing agent
CONCERNS • Cancer (low)
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low)
• Enhanced skin absorption
• Endocrine disruption (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)

EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT
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FUNCTION(S) skin conditioning, proprietary, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
• Use restrictions (low)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)

EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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SERINE
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FUNCTION(S) antistatic, hair conditioning, masking, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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SQUALANE
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FUNCTION(S) emollient, hair conditioning, refatting, skin conditioning, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS • Endocrine disruption (low)

EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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Saccharina japonica extract
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FUNCTION(S) skin protecting, fragrance ingredient, not reported
CONCERNS • Contamination concerns (IODINE, ARSENIC, and LEAD)

EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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THREONINE
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FUNCTION(S) antistatic, hair conditioning, hair waving or straightening, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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TOCOPHEROL
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FUNCTION(S) skin conditioning, antioxidant, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous;skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS • Cancer (low)
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low)
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
• Endocrine disruption (low)
• Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)

EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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TRIETHYLHEXANOIN
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FUNCTION(S) antistatic, emollient, hair conditioning, masking, refatting, skin conditioning, solvent, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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TROMETHAMINE
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FUNCTION(S) buffering, masking, fragrance ingredient, ph adjuster
CONCERNS • Use restrictions (high)

EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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TYROSINE
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FUNCTION(S) antistatic, hair conditioning, masking, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, proprietary, skin-conditioning agent -miscellaneous
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VALINE
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FUNCTION(S) antistatic, hair conditioning, masking, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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WATER
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FUNCTION(S) solvent
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Ingredients from packaging:

WATER, PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, HYDROGENATED POLY(C6-14 OLEFIN), 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, NIACINAMIDE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, TRIETHYLHEXANOIN, CARBOMER, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, TROMETHAMINE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, ECLIPTA PROSTRATA LEAF EXTRACT, LAMINARIA JAPONICA EXTRACT, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CELLULOSE GUM, ADENOSINE, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BETA-GLUCAN, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SQUALANE, PORIA COCOS SCLEROTIUM EXTRACT, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, GLYCINE, PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT, SERINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, ASPARTIC ACID, LEUCINE, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, CHENOPODIUM QUINOA SEED EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, ALANINE, LYSINE, ARGININE, TYROSINE, PHENYLALANINE, PROLINE, THREONINE, VALINE, ISOLEUCINE, HISTIDINE, CYSTEINE, METHIONINE, MADECASSOSIDE

Warnings from packaging:

1. For external use only. 2. Avoid contact with eyes. If eye contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. 3. Discontinue use if signs of irritation and/or rash appear, and consult a doctor. 4. Keep out of reach of children.

EWG Verified

This product bears the EWG Verified® mark - its formulation has been reviewed by EWG scientists, and the company behind the product has shown its ingredients meet all of EWG’s strict criteria. When it was verified, the ingredients in this formulation did not pose significant human health concerns.

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