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- Acetylated LanolinAlso listed as Acetylated Wool Fat, Acetylated Wool WaxHistorical-study entryHistorical studies reported different results for this ingredient. It is included as a review flag, not a settled product verdict.Sources: Historical rabbit ear ingredient testing, 1984, Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989, CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Acetylated Lanolin AlcoholHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Algae ExtractAlso listed as Algae, Alga Extract, Algea, Algea Extract, Seaweed ExtractSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening references. Algae is a broad category; species, extraction, and formulation can differ.Sources: Face Reality pore-clogging reference, CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Almond OilAlso listed as Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Prunus Dulcis Oil, Sweet Almond OilSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening lists, not a universal standard. A list match does not establish how a finished formula will affect skin.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Apricot Kernel OilAlso listed as Apricot Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel OilSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening lists, not a universal standard. A list match does not establish how a finished formula will affect skin.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Avocado ButterAlso listed as Persea Americana Butter, Persea Gratissima ButterSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening lists, not a universal standard. A list match does not establish how a finished formula will affect skin.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Avocado OilAlso listed as Persea Gratissima Oil, Persea Americana OilHistorical-study entryOlder test results varied with the source or refining of the oil. A match does not predict your response to the finished formula.Sources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Babassu OilAlso listed as Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Orbignya Speciosa Seed OilSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening lists, not a universal standard. A list match does not establish how a finished formula will affect skin.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Beef TallowAlso listed as TallowSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening lists, not a universal standard. A list match does not establish how a finished formula will affect skin.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- BladderwrackAlso listed as Fucus Vesiculosus, Fucus Vesiculosus ExtractSelected practitioner-list flagA specific seaweed entry in selected screening lists. It is not a flag for every algae species or extract.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Borage OilAlso listed as Borago Officinalis Seed OilSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening lists, not a universal standard. A list match does not establish how a finished formula will affect skin.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Brazil Nut OilAlso listed as Bertholletia Excelsa Seed OilSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening lists, not a universal standard. A list match does not establish how a finished formula will affect skin.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Butyl StearateHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Canola OilAlso listed as Brassica Campestris Seed OilSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening lists, not a universal standard. A list match does not establish how a finished formula will affect skin.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- CarrageenanAlso listed as Carageenan, Caragenan, Carragenan, Carrageenan Gum, Carrageenan MossSelected practitioner-list flagSpelling variants and related label wording are listed in CLEARSTEM’s reference. This is a selected-list flag, not evidence that all seaweed ingredients behave alike.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list
- Carrot Seed OilAlso listed as Daucus Carota Sativa Seed OilSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening lists, not a universal standard. A list match does not establish how a finished formula will affect skin.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Cetearyl Alcohol with Ceteareth-20Combination-only rule — both ingredients must be presentThis reference flag applies when both names appear in the list. Neither ingredient is flagged on its own by this rule.Sources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Cetyl AcetateHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Cherry Seed OilAlso listed as Prunus Avium Seed OilSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening lists, not a universal standard. A list match does not establish how a finished formula will affect skin.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Cocoa ButterAlso listed as Cacao Butter, Cacao Seed Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Theobroma Cacao Butter, Theobroma Cocoa Seed ButterHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Coconut AlkanesSelected practitioner-list flagA practitioner screening flag. This does not mean every coconut derived ingredient behaves the same way.Sources: Face Reality pore-clogging reference
- Coconut OilAlso listed as Coconut Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cocos Nucifera ButterHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989, Face Reality pore-clogging reference, CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Corn OilAlso listed as Zea Mays Oil, Zea Mays Germ OilHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Cottonseed OilAlso listed as Cotton Seed Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Gossypium Hirsutum Seed OilHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Cranberry Seed OilAlso listed as Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed OilSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening lists, not a universal standard. A list match does not establish how a finished formula will affect skin.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- D&C Red 17Also listed as Red 17, D&C Red No. 17, CI 26100Historical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- D&C Red 3Also listed as Red 3, FD&C Red 3, D&C Red No. 3, FD&C Red No. 3, CI 45430, ErythrosineHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- D&C Red 30Also listed as Red 30, Red 30 Lake, D&C Red No. 30, CI 73360Historical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- D&C Red 36Also listed as Red 36, D&C Red No. 36, CI 12085Historical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Decyl OleateHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Dioctyl MalateHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Dioctyl SuccinateHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Ethoxylated LanolinHistorical-study entrySources: Historical rabbit ear ingredient testing, 1984
- Evening Primrose OilAlso listed as Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oenothera Biennis Seed OilHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Flaxseed OilAlso listed as Flax Oil, Linseed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed OilSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening lists, not a universal standard. A list match does not establish how a finished formula will affect skin.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Glyceryl Stearate SEAlso listed as Glyceryl Stearate S.E.Historical-study entryThis flag is for the self emulsifying SE form, not plain glyceryl stearate.Sources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Glyceryl-3 DiisostearateHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Hydrogenated Vegetable OilHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Irish MossAlso listed as Chondrus Crispus, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Irish Moss ExtractSelected practitioner-list flagA specific red-algae entry in selected screening lists. Species and ingredient preparation matter; this is not a flag for all algae.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Isocetyl AlcoholHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Isocetyl StearateHistorical-study entrySources: Historical rabbit ear ingredient testing, 1984
- Isopropyl IsostearateHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Isopropyl LinoleateAlso listed as Isopropyl LinolateHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Isopropyl MyristateHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Isopropyl PalmitateHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Isostearyl IsostearateHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Isostearyl NeopentanoateHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Jojoba ButterAlso listed as Simmondsia Chinensis Seed ButterSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening lists, not a universal standard. A list match does not establish how a finished formula will affect skin.Sources: AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- KelpAlso listed as Laminaria Digitata, Laminaria Digitata ExtractSelected practitioner-list flagA selected-list flag for named kelp forms, not a blanket match for all algae or seaweed ingredients.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- LanolinAlso listed as Wool Fat, Wool WaxHistorical-study entryHistorical results vary across lanolin grades and derivatives.Sources: Historical cosmetic ingredient testing, 1976, Historical rabbit ear ingredient testing, 1984, Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Laureth-23Historical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Laureth-4Historical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Lauric AcidAlso listed as Dodecanoic Acid, Dodecoic Acid, Duodecylic AcidHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Marula OilAlso listed as Sclerocarya Birrea Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed OilSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening lists, not a universal standard. A list match does not establish how a finished formula will affect skin.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Mink OilAlso listed as Mustela OilHistorical-study entryOlder test results varied with the source or refining of the oil. A match does not predict your response to the finished formula.Sources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Moringa OilAlso listed as Moringa Oleifera Seed OilSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening lists, not a universal standard. A list match does not establish how a finished formula will affect skin.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Myristic AcidHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Myristyl LactateHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Myristyl MyristateHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Octyl PalmitateAlso listed as Ethylhexyl Palmitate, 2-Ethylhexyl PalmitateHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Octyl StearateHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Oleth-3Historical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Oleth-5Historical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Oleyl AlcoholHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Olive OilAlso listed as Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea OilSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening lists, not a universal standard. A list match does not establish how a finished formula will affect skin.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Palm Kernel OilAlso listed as Elaeis Guineensis Kernel OilSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening lists, not a universal standard. A list match does not establish how a finished formula will affect skin.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Palm OilAlso listed as Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Red Palm OilSelected practitioner-list flagA separate selected-list flag from palm kernel oil; those ingredient names are not treated as aliases.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Palmitic AcidAlso listed as Hexadecanoic AcidSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening lists, not a universal standard. A list match does not establish how a finished formula will affect skin.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Papaya Seed OilAlso listed as Carica Papaya Seed OilSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening lists, not a universal standard. A list match does not establish how a finished formula will affect skin.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Peanut OilAlso listed as Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Arachis Hypogaea Seed Oil, Groundnut OilSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening lists, not a universal standard. A list match does not establish how a finished formula will affect skin.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- PEG-16 LanolinHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- PEG-200 DilaurateHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- PEG-8 StearateHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Polyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- PPG-10 Cetyl EtherHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- PPG-2 Myristyl PropionateAlso listed as Propylene Glycol-2 Myristyl PropionateHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- PPG-5 Ceteth-10 PhosphateHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Propylene Glycol MonostearateAlso listed as PG Monostearate, Propylene Glycol StearateHistorical-study entryOlder testing reported a range of results. This is a cautious reference flag.Sources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Rapeseed OilAlso listed as Brassica Napus Seed OilSelected practitioner-list flagA selected-list flag kept distinct from canola oil because labels can refer to different rapeseed varieties.Sources: CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Red AlgaeAlso listed as Red Algae ExtractSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening references. Different algae preparations are not interchangeable.Sources: Face Reality pore-clogging reference, CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Sesame OilAlso listed as Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum OilHistorical-study entryOlder test results varied with the source or refining of the oil. A match does not predict your response to the finished formula.Sources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Shark Liver OilHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Shea ButterAlso listed as Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Karite, Vitellaria Paradoxa ButterSelected practitioner-list flagA debated practitioner screening flag. Some people tolerate shea butter well; formula and individual response matter.Sources: Face Reality pore-clogging reference, CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Sodium Lauryl SulfateAlso listed as Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate, SLSHistorical-study entrySources: Historical cosmetic ingredient testing, 1976
- Soybean OilAlso listed as Glycine Soja Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glycine Max OilHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- SqualeneSelected practitioner-list flagSqualene is not squalane. Oxidation and formulation matter, so this is a review flag rather than a product verdict.Sources: Face Reality pore-clogging reference
- Steareth-10Historical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Stearyl HeptanoateHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Sulfated Castor OilAlso listed as Turkey Red OilSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening references. This is not the same ingredient as plain castor oil.Sources: Face Reality pore-clogging reference, CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
- Sulfated Jojoba OilHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Wheat Germ GlycerideAlso listed as Wheat Germ GlyceridesHistorical-study entrySources: Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989
- Wheat Germ OilAlso listed as Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Triticum Aestivum Germ Oil, Triticum Vulgare Wheat Germ OilSelected practitioner-list flagIncluded in selected practitioner screening references. A match alone does not predict the effect of a finished product.Sources: Face Reality pore-clogging reference, CLEARSTEM selected screening list, AcneClinicNYC selected screening list
Research and further reading
Historical ingredient survey, Fulton, 1989 Historical rabbit ear ingredient testing, 1984 Historical cosmetic ingredient testing, 1976 Why finished formulas need their own testing, 2006 Human testing of finished skincare products, 2021 Face Reality pore-clogging reference CLEARSTEM selected screening list AcneClinicNYC selected screening listWhen a list raises questions
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