Parabens are a large group of preservatives which are used to prevent bacteria growing in cosmetic formulations. Suh S, Pham C, Smith J, Mesinkovska NA. The banned sunscreen ingredients and their impact on human health: a systematic review. Int J Dermatol. 2020;59(9):1033-1042. doi:10.1111/ijd.14824 The best blurring primer overall is the DHC Velvet Skin Coat on account of its pore-minimizing, blemish-diffusing, skin-enhancing effects that simultaneously mattify and moisturize. If you're on a budget, consider the Maybelline FaceStudio Master Prime, and if you can swing the steeper price, the Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Primer is truly amazing. If not, don't worry about it - they do have had one of the longest safety records as preservatives! Schagen S. Topical peptide treatments with effective anti-aging results. Cosmetics. 2017;4(2):16. doi: 10.3390/cosmetics4020016

cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, HDI/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, silica Woodruff, A, et al. A double-blind, placebo-controlled evaluation of a 2% salicylic acid cleanser for improvement of acne vulgaris. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Published 2013 April 1. Beauty bloggers, YouTubers, and editors recommend E.L.F.'s Poreless Putty Primer as the closest dupe for Tatcha's Silk Canvas on the market — even Jeffree Star himself recommends it as a solid alternative, though he notes that you won't get the same "luxury experience" as you would with Silk Canvas, and that his makeup looked a tad drier when using Poreless Putty. That being said, he says it's one of the best drugstore primers he's tried, and that you can't beat it for the price point.For the same reasons they are popularly used, they are also commonly avoided. Anecdotally, many individuals have reported that Silicones cause/excerbate breakouts, irritation, cause a feeling of skin being unable to breathe, cause clumping of cosmetic products and find it difficult to wash off. As a result, those who find them problematic are avoiding them and increasingly, cosmetic companies are avoiding them as well. Prime your skin for complexion perfection with this antioxidant-rich make-up primer. It instantly minimises the look of pores, fine lines and imperfections for a smooth, matte look all day long. Features Zheng Y, Wan M, Chen H, et al. Clinical evidence on the efficacy and safety of an antioxidant optimized 1.5% salicylic acid (SA) cream in the treatment of facial acne: an open, baseline-controlled clinical study. Skin Res Technol. 2013;19(2):125-130. doi:10.1111/srt.12022 The EU Allergen Free label is for the 26 ingredients identified by the EU SCCS and products will be only flagged if a suspected ingredient is on it's ingredient list. It is possible for cosmetics to contain one of the suspect ingredients without it appearing on the ingredient list due to it not reaching the concentration threshold to disclose it and cosmetic manufacturers choice to not disclose it. At SkinCarisma, we've done our best to identify as many ingredients as possible but note the fungal-free label may not be 100% accurate due to the complexconditions and combination of ingredients that malezzeria can thrive on.

If you've ever used a skincare, makeup or beauty product that's made your skin look and feel smoother tempoarily - it's likely contained Silicone. They are a popular class of ingredients found in cosmetics due to their smooth, soft, easy-to-spread and smooth properties that help creates an artificial layer/barrier on top of skin or hair (commonly found in conditioners). If you are concerned about the health safety of parabens, then feel free to avoid them by looking out for the Paraben-Free icon. Zamil DH, Khan RM, Braun TL, Nawas ZY. Dermatological uses of rice products: Trend or true?. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022;21(11):6056-6060. doi:10.1111/jocd.15099Pityrosporum Folliculitis/Malassezia folliculitis or simply known as Fungal Acne is a persistent acne-like condition that commonly responds poorly to traditional acne-treating methods. Unlike most cases of Acne where bacteria is the culprit, Fungi is the culprit of Fungal Acne (Hence the name!). There are certain classes & groups of ingredients that have been shown to promote and feed the growth of the Fungal Acne, Fungi such as fatty acids, oils, esters, polysorbates and fermented ingredients. The Silicone-free label only includes the most common Silicone ingredients that have indentified been reported by individuals that could potentially cause issues. Bains P, Kaur S. Silicone in Dermatology: An Update. J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2023;16(1):14-20. doi:10.4103/JCAS.JCAS_204_22 Bamford E, et al. Mesoporous magnesium carbonate for use in powder cosmetics. International journal of cosmetic science vol. 43,1 (2021): 57-67. doi:10.1111/ics.12670