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Dipropylene Glycol
Common humectant. Documented contact allergen — especially for eczema-prone skin.
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Fresh Pressed 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C
Is Clinique Fresh Pressed 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C low tox? Our scanner flagged 7 ingredients (7 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
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7 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
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Algae Extract
Often comedogenic and iodine-rich; flag for thyroid considerations.
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Salicylic Acid
BHA exfoliant; topical use restricted during pregnancy at high concentrations (oral aspirin equivalence).
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Bis-PEG
Manufacturing process can leave 1,4-dioxane (probable carcinogen) and ethylene oxide as contaminants. Look for 'vacuum-stripped' products.
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Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer
Synthetic polymer film-former. Microplastic concern (rinse-off products), low-grade monomer-residue concern.
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Disodium EDTA
Chelating agent — generally tolerated but documented MCAS trigger in case reports.
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Phenoxyethanol
Preservative — generally well-tolerated but documented as MCAS and contact-dermatitis trigger in sensitive individuals.
Full ingredients (from label)
Water\Aqua\EauAscorbic AcidGlycerinDimethiconeSqualaneButylene GlycolDipropylene GlycolAcetyl GlucosamineCucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit ExtractHordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract\Extrait D'OrgeMorus Nigra (Mulberry) Root ExtractMolasses Extract\Saccharum Officinarum\Extrait De MélasseLaminaria Digitata ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit ExtractAlgae ExtractPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Alcaligenes PolysaccharidesCaffeineSucroseWhey Protein\Lactis Protein\Protéine Du Petit-LaitBetaineSalicylic AcidGlycine Soja (Soybean) ProteinSodium HyaluronateCaprylyl GlycolSigesbeckia Orientalis (St. Paul'S Wort) ExtractBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilanePropylene Glycol DicaprateHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) SeedcakeAllyl Methacrylates CrosspolymerCarbomerGlyceryl PolymethacrylateTromethamineXanthan GumPotassium SorbatePEG-8Polysorbate 20Sodium CitrateDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanol Rds Product Name: Fresh Pressed Powder Cleanser Division: Cl (Clinique)MaltodextrinSodium Lauryl SulfoacetateSodium Cocoyl IsethionateSodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateKaolinAscorbic AcidSodium ChlorideSapindus Mukurossi Peel ExtractSalicylic AcidAllyl Methacrylates CrosspolymerCyclodextrinCoconut AcidEthylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese ChlorideWater\Aqua\EauDisodium EDTA.
How this analysis is generated
Each ingredient on this product's published label is matched against our 237 source-cited chemical rules, each documenting a concern from peer-reviewed research and regulatory sources. Severity tiers:
- Avoid (red) — banned or restricted in the EU, UK or Canada but still legal in the US, IARC-listed, or strong contact-allergen evidence.
- Caution (amber) — regulatory caution, contamination risk, or condition-specific irritant.
- Mild (green) — low concern but commonly avoided in low-tox formulations.
Each flag links to its primary chemical-level source, and each condition pill links to a PubMed-indexed paper that discusses the chemical class in the context of that condition. Every citation is a real peer-reviewed paper — we don't link to Wikipedia or PubMed search pages. Some pairs use a topically-broad paper (e.g. a fragrance-allergen patch-test review) rather than a single-pair study where the literature is thin. The full evidence chain (chemical → mechanism → condition → paper) is one click away.
This is automated analysis of a published label, not medical advice — always verify the label yourself before changing products. Methodology and source list at scan.lowtoxgear.com.