Flagged ingredient
The preservative that holds most water-based skincare together — used at well under 1% in Drunk Elephant's formula. Raters split mostly on principle, not concentration.
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Yuka
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EWG Skin Deep
Nonprofit
INCI Beauty
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EWG Skin Deep
Nonprofit
Moderate irritation concern listed; restricted use noted in some EU leave-on products.
Yuka
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Concentration here is well below the 1% EU cap; rated low risk.
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8 ratings · 4 of 4 axes
INCI Beauty
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Listed as "to monitor" — safe at this level but avoidable when alternatives exist.