References
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Ingredient
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Ingredient Facts
References
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
References is a cosmetic ingredient.
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WHAT'S IT DO?
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
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all-skin-types
Best For
General
IS IT SAFE?
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
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CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA
under review
CANADA
✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
Health Canada
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR