References
AKA “References
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
References
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
References is a cosmetic ingredient.
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Not Reported
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Boosts Collagen
Traditional Use
This is a notation or label, not a cosmetic ingredient.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR