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Rationale #2 The Serum
Rationale
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Quick product notes
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Quick product notes serve as a convenient method to determine if a product aligns with the preferences of skincare enthusiasts by being free from commonly avoided ingredients. These preferences arise due to various factors, including personal experiences, sensitivities, health considerations, and more.
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 (10) Ingredient:
Brightening from (4) Ingredient:
Acne fighting from (1) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
Click the arrows next to Skin Type! Green = Good & Red = Bad
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.
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Dry skin
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Oily Skin
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Sensitive 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 82 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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Water (Solvent) |
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B
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Ethylhexyl Palmitate (Skin Conditioning, Perfuming, Emollient, Fragrance) |
![]() Bad for oily skin
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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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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A
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Pentylene Glycol (Solvent, Skin Conditioning) |
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B
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Peg 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Perfuming, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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B
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Trideceth 9 (Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
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Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antioxidant) |
![]() Brightening
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/ Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising) |
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A
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Glyceryl Caprylate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
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Tocopherol |
![]() Good for dry skin
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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B
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil (Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Squalane (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Refatting) |
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B
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Polysorbate 20 (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Retinol (Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Anti Aging
![]() Bad for sensitive skin
![]() Brightening
![]() Acne fighting
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A
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Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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B
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Propylene Glycol (Solvent, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Skin-Conditioningagent - Miscellaneous) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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Santalum Spicatum (Sandalwood) Seed Oil |
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B
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Oil |
![]() Good for oily skin
![]() Bad for sensitive skin
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A
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Tocotrienols (Uv Absorber, Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride (Solvent, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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B
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Polysorbate 60 (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Sorbitan Isostearate (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Antioxidant) |
![]() Anti Aging
![]() Brightening
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Superoxide Dismutase (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Reducing) |
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A
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Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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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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Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil (Masking, Perfuming) |
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil |
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A
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Bht (Masking, Fragrance, Antioxidant) |
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Glutathione (Fragrance, Reducing) |
![]() Brightening
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A
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Tocopheryl Acetate (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
![]() Anti Aging
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B
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Ceteareth 25 (Surfactant, Emulsifying, Cleansing) |
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A
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Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Fruit Oil |
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A
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Magnesium Aspartate (Skin Conditioning) |
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Zinc Gluconate (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning, Cosmetic Biocide) |
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A
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Ethylhexylglycerin (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
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Bha (Masking, Antioxidant) |
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A
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Cetyl Alcohol (Masking, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Surfactant) |
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Ubiquinone (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
![]() Anti Aging
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Banksia Serrata Flower Extract (Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning) |
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Barklya Syringifolia Flower Extract |
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Citrus Australasica Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Davidsonia Pruriens Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning, Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
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Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Brachychiton Acerifolius Flower Extract (Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
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Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Santalum Acuminatum Fruit Extract (Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
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Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Telopea Speciosissima Fruit Extract |
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Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract (Antioxidant, Bleaching) |
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Behenic Acid (Emulsifying, Opacifying) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Calcium Gluconate (Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
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Ceramide 3 (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Cholesterol (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Stabilising) |
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Copper Gluconate (Skin Protecting, Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Ceramide 2 (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Glycine (Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, pH adjusting agent, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous) |
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A
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Serine (Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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A
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Glutamic Acid (Fragrance, Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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A
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Ceramide Ap (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Anti Aging
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Ceramide 9 (Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning) |
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Ceramide 1 (Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning) |
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Aspartic Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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A
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Leucine (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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A
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Caprooyl Phytosphingosine (Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning) |
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A
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Caprooyl Sphingosine (Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning) |
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A
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Alanine (Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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A
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Lysine (Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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A
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Arginine (Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
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A
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Tyrosine (Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous, Exclusive) |
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A
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Phenylalanine (Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Proline (Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Threonine (Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Waving Or Straightening) |
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A
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Valine (Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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A
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Isoleucine (Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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Lycopene (Cosmetic Colorant, Antioxidant) |
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A
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Histidine (Fragrance, Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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Citral (Masking, Fragrance, Flavoring Agent) |
![]() Allergen
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Limonene (Solvent, Perfuming, Deodorant) |
![]() Allergen
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Linalool (Masking, Deodorant, Fragrance) |
![]() Allergen
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