Physicians Formula Cucumber & Bamboo Eye De-puffer, Refreshmint
Physicians Formula
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Quick product notes
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Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
Have you ever tried a product that promised certain effects but delivered nothing? It might have lacked key ingredients necessary for those promised results. Despite marketing claims, if a product lacks beneficial components, its efficacy is questionable.
We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
Anti Aging from (2) Ingredient:
Promotes Wound Healing from (1) Ingredient:
Brightening from (1) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
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Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.
Dry skin
Oily Skin
Sensitive skin
Oil skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 38 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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1
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Water (Solvent) |
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1
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A
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Butylene Glycol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity decreasing agents) |
Good for dry skin
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1
|
A
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Sodium Stearate (Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsifying, Sufactant) |
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3
|
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Bis Peg 18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent to dissolve substances insoluble in water, Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Foam Boosting) |
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1
|
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Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer (Viscosity Controlling, Binding, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent, Deodorant, Antiperspirant Agent) |
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1
|
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Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water (Skin Conditioning, Drug Astringent - Skin Protecting) |
Good for oily skin
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1
2
|
A
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Glycerin (Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant ) |
Good for dry skin
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1
|
A
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Niacinamide (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
Anti Aging
Brightening
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1
|
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Saccharomyces/ Cerevisiae Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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3
|
A
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Peg 12 Dimethicone (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
A
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Pentylene Glycol (Solvent, Skin Conditioning) |
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1
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Caffeine (Masking, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
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2
4
|
A
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Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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1
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Phyllostachys Bambusoides Extract |
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1
|
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Sea Water (Solvent, Humectant) |
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1
|
A
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Caprylyl Glycol (Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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1
3
|
A
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Dimethicone (Skin Protecting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antifoaming Agent) |
Silicone
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1
|
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Menthone Glycerin Acetal (Fragrance, Flavoring Agent, Refreshing) |
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1
|
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Menthoxypropanediol (Masking, Fragrance, Flavoring Agent, Refreshing) |
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2
|
A
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Ethylhexylglycerin (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
A
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Vp/ Va Copolymer (Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
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1
|
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Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract (Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for oily skin
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1
|
A
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Allantoin (Skin Protecting, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
Good for sensitive skin
Good for oily skin
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1
|
A
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Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Flavoring Agent) |
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1
|
A
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1,2-Hexanediol (Solvent) |
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1
|
A
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Amodimethicone (Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
Silicone
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1
|
A
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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Antistatic Agent, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming, Adhesive) |
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1
|
A
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Disodium Edta (Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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1
3
|
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Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice |
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3
|
A
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Chlorphenesin (Preservative, Antimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide) |
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1
|
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Gluconolactone (Solvent, Fragrance, Humectant) |
Anti Aging
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1
3
|
A
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Benzoic Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Preservative, pH adjusting agent, Bulking Agent) |
Bad for sensitive skin
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1
|
A
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Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Good for dry skin
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1
|
B
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract (Masking, Deodorant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Tonic, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Occlusive, Refreshing) |
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1
|
A
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Sodium Hyaluronate (Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for dry skin
Promotes Wound Healing
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1
3
|
A
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Sodium Benzoate (Masking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive) |
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1
|
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Blue 1 |
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3
|
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CI 19140 (Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
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