Functional / Support

Phenoxyethanol

Often labeled as: Preservative
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The safe, global standard for keeping products mold-free.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 1 / 5

๐ŸŽฏ At a Glance

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A widely used synthetic preservative that prevents the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold in water-based products.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Ensures your skincare doesn't grow dangerous bacteria over time.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Legally limited to 1% concentration globally, which is completely safe.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is highly toxic.

The Science

At cosmetic concentrations (under 1%), it is one of the safest preservatives available.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Phenoxyethanol

โ˜… 8.8
Ultra Facial Cream
Kiehl's
Ultra Facial Cream
Moisturizer

A highly elegant, universally loved squalane-based moisturizer. Formulated masterfully without heavy waxes, it provides intense 24-hour hydration without feeling suffocating or greasy on the skin. A premium, no-nonsense staple.

โ˜… 9.6
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Serum

An absolute legendary holy-grail staple across Malaysia that defined the entire global glass-skin trend. COSRX manages to achieve unrivaled cellular repair performance by using a beautifully minimalist 11-ingredient INCI string, dropping plain water entirely to build the formula over a massive **96.3% raw Snail Secretion Filtrate** baseline. Free from added synthetic perfumes, silicones, and drying alcohols, it loads heavy amounts of native mucopolysaccharides, glycolic fractions, and copper peptides past your epidermal reliefs. The physical texture is a highly unique, stringy, gooey clear gel-liquid that stretches beautifully out of the pump, gliding across cells with a rich slippery cushion before absorbing flat within 30 seconds into an incredibly plump, touch-soft mochi skin glow.

โ˜… 8.6
Tea Tree Oil Moisturiser
Aiken
Tea Tree Oil Moisturiser
Moisturizer

A classic, highly reliable lightweight emulsion tailored for acne-prone skin. It blends a network of volatile silicones (Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane) to provide a breathable, sweat-resistant seal over the skin without feeling heavy or sticky. The active inclusion of 4-Terpineol and Melaleuca Alternifolia directly targets bacterial growth, while Licorice Root and Bisabolol act as elite soothing agents to suppress localized inflammation.

โ˜… 9.5
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Skinmade
10% Azelaic Acid + 2% Salicylic Acid Serum
Serum

A highly effective local Malaysian formulation designed to tackle stubborn hyperpigmentation and active breakouts simultaneously. Skinmade avoids pure azelaic acid which can be gritty and irritating, opting instead for Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate. This advanced water-soluble derivative combines the brightening power of azelaic acid with the hydrating properties of glycine. Paired with 2% Salicylic Acid and a supporting dose of Niacinamide, it actively exfoliates inside the pore while shutting down melanin transfer and reduces surface oil pools safely. The physical texture is a completely transparent, lightweight fluid that absorbs flat into the skin within 15 seconds, leaving zero sticky residue.

โ˜… 9.6
Ceramide Bright Intense Serum
Aiken
Ceramide Bright Intense Serum
Serum

A brilliant, dual-action recovery serum. It masterfully breaks away from standard single-focus serum loops by embedding a premium 5-Ceramide repair complex (NP, AP, EOP, NS, AS) alongside stable Vitamin C (Ascorbyl Glucoside) and high-percentage Niacinamide. It targets dark spots and hyperpigmentation while simultaneously filling in the microscopic cracks in the lipid matrix, making it the perfect treatment fluid for clearing acne marks on sensitive or easily irritated barrier architectures.