A preservative and solvent. Also a listed fragrance allergen, though reactions at preservative levels are uncommon.
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9 ingredients · Preservative · Fine
ClearA humectant that also boosts preservatives. Well tolerated.
A preservative permitted up to 0.3% in the EU. Occasionally irritating.
Boosts preservatives (often paired with phenoxyethanol) and conditions skin. Occasional allergen.
A short-chain paraben. Like methylparaben, considered safe at permitted levels by EU scientific committees, and among the least allergenic preservatives.
A short-chain paraben. Methyl- and ethylparaben are considered safe at permitted levels by EU scientific committees and are among the least allergenic preservatives.
The most common preservative today. Safe at the permitted 1%; rarely irritating.
A food-grade preservative against mould and yeast.
A food-grade preservative that works in acidic formulas.