kmart Exfoliating Pads
kmart Kmart Exfoliating Pads lists 11 ingredients on its label, 10 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- ANTISTATIC
- Hyaluronic Acid
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPolysorbate 20
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Ascorbic AcidHydroxyacetophenone
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
Other ingredients
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Orange) OilBenzyl AlcoholBenzoic Acid
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyaluronic Acid | ANTISTATIC, HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT, BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Orange) Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Hyaluronic Acid
- High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Ascorbic Acid
- Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Orange) Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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