2 PROHIBITED
Refine Plus
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 3 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
- Sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate; [formaldehyde released from sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate] if the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is ≥ 0,1 % w/w
Ingredient composition · 25 total
Safe (2)Restricted (3)Prohibited (2)Unknown (18)
Composition
28% natural16% synthetic
🌿 7 natural❓ 14 unknown origin🧪 4 synthetic
Based on 25 ingredients analyzed. 28% natural, 56% unknown origin and 16% synthetic.
Ingredients data:22 / 25explained
2 prohibited (EU Annex II)
3 restricted (EU Annex III)
4 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Glycerin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Glycerin#3
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 25 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
25 / 25Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️3 of 25 ingredients missing description or function
Aqua#1
musical group
Danish-Norwegian music group
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water#2
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Glycerin#3
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Alcohol#4
Solvent
Drying alcohol that can irritate sensitive skin.
Sodium Lactate#5
BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, KERATOLYTIC
Sodium lactate
Retinyl Acetate#6⚠️ Restricted
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
Retinyl acetate
Sodium PCA#7
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Retinol#8⚠️ Restricted
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
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Galactoarabinan#9
FILM FORMING
Galactoarabinan
Hydroxyproline#10
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
L-4-hydroxyproline
Squalane#11
group of stereoisomers
group of stereoisomers
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide#12
SKIN CONDITIONING
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide is the polysaccharide fraction derived from the seed of the Indian Senna, Cassia angustifolia, Leguminosae
Sorbitol#13
FRAGRANCE, HUMECTANT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
D-Glucitol
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil#14
Emollient
A natural oil rich in vitamin E and fatty acids.
Proline#15
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
2-Pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid, (S)-
Sodium Hyaluronate#16
type of chemical entity
pharmaceutical drug
Glucuronolactone#17
SKIN CONDITIONING
D-Glucuronic acid, .gamma.-lactone
Potassium Sorbate#18
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Dimethicone#19
Emollient
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin.
Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil#20
Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#21⚠️ Restricted
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Carbomer#22
type of polymer
anionic polyelectrolyte polymer
Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate#23🚫 Prohibited
HAIR CONDITIONING, PRESERVATIVE
Sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate
Polysorbate 20#24
group of chemical entities
chemical substance
Citric Acid.#25
type of chemical entity
weak organic acid
