
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Face Cream with bio-active ingredients and 2% Salicylic Acid
FEATURES
Oil control, acne treatment, reduces acne, anti-bacterial & anti-microbial properties, lightweight, non-sticky, absorbs quickly, fragrance-free
BEST FOR
oily
CHECKS
Artificial fragrance
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Acne Excess Oil Control Prevents BreakoutsBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Conscious Chemist Says
Product Description:
Face moisturizer & day cream designed for acne treatment containing 2% Salicylic Acid and bio-actives such as neem leaf extract, papaya fruit extract, mango fruit extract, and radish root ferment filtrate to reduce acne, control excess oil, and prevent further breakouts.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
aqua,propylene-glycol,2% salicylic-acid,polyacrylamide & c13-14 isoparaffin & laureth-7,2% azadirachta-indica (neem) leaf-extract,0.5% carica-papaya (papaya) fruit-extract, mangifera-indica (mango) fruit-extract, leuconostoc/radish-root-ferment-filtrate, diethylene-glycol-monoethyl-ether, phenoxyethanol,1% caprylic/capric-triglyceride, cetearyl-olivate & sorbitan-olivate,0.1% glycerin & water & harungana-madagascariensis (leaves) extract,0.1% salix-alba (willow) bark-extract
Key Ingredients
2% Salicylic Acid, Neem Leaf Extract, Papaya Fruit Extract, Mango Fruit Extract, Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Ingredients Details
Phenoxyethanol
Common Name(s): 2-phenoxyethanol,rose ether,ethylene glycol monophenyl ether
CAS Number: 122-99-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Prevents microbial contamination and spoilage in cosmetic formulations.
Why It's Used: The benchmark cosmetic preservative โ eu-permitted up to 1%, effective against virtually all cosmetically relevant microorganisms, and excellent tolerability.
How It Works: Phenol ring provides broad antimicrobial activity via disruption of bacterial and fungal cell membranes and inhibition of enzymatic activity. effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeasts (candida), and molds (aspergillus). activity ph range: 3-9.
Typically Found In: All cosmetic formulations as primary preservative
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ broad-spectrum preservative
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ1% (eu max 1%)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu cosmetics regulation max 1%. sccs assessed as safe at โค1%. avoid use around eyes in baby products per some country regulations. ewg score: 4.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Phenoxyethanol's widespread adoption as the primary cosmetic preservative followed the phaseout of parabens from many formulations in the 2000s-2010s. despite having a comparable or better safety profile to parabens, it is often cited in 'free-from' formulations โ a consumer perception issue rather than a scientific safety concern.
Last Verified: Cosing database,sccs opinion on phenoxyethanol,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12