Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol
0Will not clog pores. No observed follicular occlusion in testing.
The most widely used modern preservative. Capped at 1% in most markets.
What it does
preservative
How solid is that number
The rating is graded established. Traceable to published comedogenicity testing and consistent across sources.
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