High Fructose Corn Syrup
Never allowedReviewed September 18, 2026
Sweetener or bulking agent, found in supplements rather than skincare.
- What it does
- Feel & finish
- Part of
- Artificial sweeteners
Every other ingredient, with the same treatment.
the publication
The Live Free Files
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