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Winky Lux Gentle Daily Facial Cleanser

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Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

LOW

Cancer
HIGH

Allergies & Immunotoxicity
LOW

Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
HIGH

Use Restrictions

Ingredient scores

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WATER
Appeared as: AQUA (WATER)

Data Availability: Robust

FUNCTION(S)	solvent
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SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	surfactant - cleansing agent, cleansing, foaming, surfactant
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Contamination concerns (GAMMA SULTONE)
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GLYCERIN

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	denaturant, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, humectant, oral care agent;oral health care drug, skin-conditioning agent - humectant, skin protectant, viscosity decreasing agent, perfuming, solvent
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate)
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POLYSORBATE-20

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, surfactant - emulsifying agent, surfactant - solubilizing agent
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) • Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE and 1,4-DIOXANE)
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GLYCERETH-18 ETHYLHEXANOATE

Data Availability: None

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning
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COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous;surfactant - cleansing agent, surfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, antistatic, cleansing, foam boosting, hair conditioning, surfactant, viscosity controlling
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Use restrictions (high) • Contamination concerns (COCAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, 3-DIMETHYLAMINOPROPYLAMINE, and NITROSAMINES)
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ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS FRUIT JUICE
Appeared as: ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) FRUIT JUICE

Data Availability: None

FUNCTION(S)	skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin conditioning
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DEHYDRO XANTHAN GUM

Data Availability: None

FUNCTION(S)	emulsion stabilizer, film former, hair fixative, suspending agent - nonsurfactant, viscosityincreasing agent - aqueous, emulsion stabilising, film forming, hair fixing, viscosity controlling
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TRIETHYL CITRATE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, plasticizer, antioxidant, deodorant, masking, plasticiser, solvent
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DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	surfactant - cleansing agent, cleansing, surfactant
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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GLYCERETH-18

Data Availability: None

CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	surfactant - cleansing agent, cleansing, surfactant
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low)
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DISODIUM EDTA

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	chelating agent, chelating, viscosity controlling
CONCERNS	• Enhanced skin absorption
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SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antioxidant
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ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER WATER

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, masking, skin conditioning, skin protecting
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ISOMALT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	anticaking agent, bulking agent, flavoring agent, humectant
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BUTYLENE GLYCOL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, solvent, viscositydecreasing agent, humectant, masking, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling
CONCERNS	• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)
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CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT EXTRACT

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	not reported, perfuming
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Use restrictions (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Enhanced skin absorption • Use restrictions (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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GUAIACUM OFFICINALE WOOD EXTRACT

Data Availability: None

FUNCTION(S)	skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
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SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) WOOD EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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LEUCONOSTOC/ RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE

Data Availability: None

FUNCTION(S)	antidandruff, antimicrobial
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TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (RED CLOVER)
Appeared as: TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (CLOVER) SPROUT EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, not reported, astringent, masking
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ETHANOL
Appeared as: ALCOHOL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	antifoaming agent, antimicrobial agent, cosmetic astringent, fragrance ingredient, solvent;viscosity decreasing agent
CONCERNS	• Enhanced skin absorption • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)
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ANANAS SATIVUS (PINEAPPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	not reported, skin conditioning
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CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	not reported, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Use restrictions (high) • Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) • Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)
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CITRUS RETICULATA FRUIT EXTRACT
Appeared as: CITRUS NOBILIS (MANDARIN ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, masking, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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CUCUMIS MELO CANTALUPENSIS FRUIT EXTRACT

Data Availability: None

FUNCTION(S)	cosmetic astringent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, astringent, skin conditioning
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ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM (CARDAMOM) SEED EXTRACT
Appeared as: ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM SEED EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, perfuming
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JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA (VIRGINIA RED CEDAR) WOOD EXTRACT
Appeared as: JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA WOOD EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	not reported, perfuming, tonic
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low)
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LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER/ LEAF/ STEM EXTRACT

Data Availability: None

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PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - emollient, perfuming
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high)
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PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT
Appeared as: PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) FRUIT EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, not reported
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PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	proprietary, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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ROSE EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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VANILLA PLANIFOLIA (VANILLA) FRUIT EXTRACT
Appeared as: VANILLA PLANIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	proprietary, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin conditioning, skin protecting, smoothing
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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1,2-HEXANEDIOL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	solvent
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AGAR

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	binder, fragrance ingredient, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, binding, masking, viscosity controlling
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CALCIUM ALGINATE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, masking, viscosity controlling
CONCERNS	• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)
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CAPRYLYL GLYCOL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - emollient, emollient, hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning
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GELLAN GUM

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	emulsion stabilizer, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, film forming, viscosity controlling
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TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Appeared as: CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE)

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	colorant, opacifying agent, sunscreen agent, ultraviolet light absorber
CONCERNS	• Cancer (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Occupational hazards (high)
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PHYTOL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - emollient, emollient, masking
CONCERNS	• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
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ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	deodorant agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)
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PHENOXYETHANOL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, preservative
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) • Occupational hazards (high)
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POTASSIUM SORBATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, preservative
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
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SODIUM BENZOATE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, preservative, anticorrosive, masking
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
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CITRIC ACID

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	chelating agent, fragrance ingredient, ph adjuster, buffering, chelating, masking
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate)
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METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	preservative
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Use restrictions (high) • Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)
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METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	preservative
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Use restrictions (high) • Neurotoxicity (low) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)
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D&C RED NO. 30 (CI 73360)
Appeared as: RED 30 (CI 73360)

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	colorant, cosmetic colorant
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (high) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low)
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Ingredients from packaging:

AQUA (WATER), SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE, GLYCERIN, POLYSORBATE 20, GLYCERETH-18 ETHYLHEXANOATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) FRUIT JUICE, DEHYDROXANTHAN GUM, TRIETHYL CITRATE, DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE, GLYCERETH-18, SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE, DISODIUM EDTA, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER WATER, ISOMALT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL EXTRACT, GUAIACUM OFFICINALE WOOD EXTRACT, SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) WOOD EXTRACT, LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (CLOVER) SPROUT EXTRACT, ALCOHOL, ANANAS SATIVUS (PINEAPPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL EXTRACT, CITRUS NOBILIS (MANDARIN ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, CUCUMIS MELO CANTALUPENSIS FRUIT EXTRACT, ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM SEED EXTRACT, JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA WOOD EXTRACT, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS EXTRACT, PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) FRUIT EXTRACT, PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT, ROSE EXTRACT, VANILLA PLANIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, AGAR, CALCIUM ALGINATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, GELLAN GUM, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), PHYTOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, CITRIC ACID, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, RED 30 (CI 73360), LIMONENE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL.

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Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG VERIFIED™ mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

Data availability

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