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Dual Action 1% w/w Cream

Updated on: 29/01/2025
Dual Action 1% w/w Cream
8
Total Ingredients
analysed
6 of 8
Skin-Safe
low risk
0 of 8
Potential Irritants
may irritate sensitive skin
1 of 8
Potential Pore-Clogging
comedogenic risk

Product Analysis Summary

About this product

Canesten product. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy
1 Very safe
2 Safe
3 Moderate
4 Risky
5 Avoid
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
4
Comedogenic: High risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk

Potential Irritants

1 flagged

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canesten Dual Action 1% w/w Cream comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic Dual Action 1% w/w Cream appears to be comedogenic. It contains 1 ingredient with a high comedogenic rating (4–5) that are likely to clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/cetyl-palmitate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cetyl Palmitate</a> . It may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.

Is Canesten a good skincare brand?

Canesten makes products such as Dual Action 1% w/w Cream that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Canesten.

Is Canesten Dual Action 1% w/w Cream safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Dual Action 1% w/w Cream may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 1 potential irritant including <a href="/ingredient/benzyl-alcohol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Benzyl Alcohol</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Canesten Dual Action 1% w/w Cream clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Dual Action 1% w/w Cream contains 1 ingredient with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/cetyl-palmitate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cetyl Palmitate</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes Canesten Dual Action 1% w/w Cream?

This product is from Canesten. See more products from Canesten.

What are the ingredients in Canesten Dual Action 1% w/w Cream?

Dual Action 1% w/w Cream contains 8 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/cream" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cream</a>, <a href="/ingredient/benzyl-alcohol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Benzyl Alcohol</a>, <a href="/ingredient/polysorbate-60" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Polysorbate 60</a>, <a href="/ingredient/sorbitan-stearate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sorbitan Stearate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/cetyl-palmitate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cetyl Palmitate</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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