Phenol
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Summary
Works for
- Exfoliation
Irritancy risk
3
HighA harsh exfoliant and preservative. It is banned from using in cosmetics in the EU
Products with Phenol
CarmexCLASSIC LIP BALM Classic Original Sticksalicylic acidpetrolatumlanolin +5 actives
Moisturizing
FragranceEssential oils
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BielendaProfessional Lipid Care Regenerating Face Serumniacinamideceramide apphytosphingosine +15 actives
Anti-aging Moisturizing +3
Fragrance
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Clean Skin ClubVitamin C Serum & Brightening Booster, Vitamins A, E, D & K, Anti Aging Collagen Clear Facial Care, Glow, Scars, Sun Damage, AgeMineral oilgluconolactoneretinyl palmitate +5 actives
Evens skin tone Anti-aging +3
Fragrance
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POND'SCrema S Crema facial con protección solar SPF 30Avobenzonedimethiconedimethicone +6 actives
Anti-aging Sun protection +2
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FormotopiaBFFECT Niacinamide 5% Pore Refining Serumniacinamideepilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractglycerin +4 actives
Anti-blemish Evens skin tone +3
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D'RANAqua Wonder Moisture Tonerniacinamidecopper tripeptide-1adenosine +17 actives
Moisturizing Anti-aging +2
Fragrance
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PHLURSandara Body Lotionglycerincocamidopropyl hydroxysultainesorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer
Cleansing
Fragrance
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