Label Reading Card

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   Descending order

   The first few ingredients make up most of the product. Anything after fragrance is usually under 1%.

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   The PAO symbol

   The open jar with a number tells you how many months the product lasts after opening.

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   The fragrance umbrella

   One term — Fragrance/Parfum — that can bundle dozens of scent components. In the EU, declared allergens must be listed separately.

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   Cosmetic vs drug

   A product that claims to treat a condition or change how the body works is regulated as a drug. That is why brands say "reduces the look of wrinkles."

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   Patch-test reminder

   New product? Apply a small amount to your inner forearm for a few days before regular use. For any reaction, see a dermatologist.

This card is general ingredient information, not medical advice. For a reaction or a skin condition, see a dermatologist. — Cosmetics.com.AI, Know What You Wear.