3 PROHIBITED
Advanced Retinol Serum
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 2 prohibited🔶 10 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 2
- 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
- 3 and 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde
Ingredient composition · 37 total
Safe (1)Restricted (11)Prohibited (2)Unknown (23)
Composition
24% natural17% synthetic
🌿 9 natural❓ 22 unknown origin🧪 6 synthetic
Based on 37 ingredients analyzed. 24% natural, 59% unknown origin and 17% synthetic.
Ingredients data:28 / 37explained
3 prohibited (EU Annex II)
11 restricted (EU Annex III)
12 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Glycerin
Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Glycerin#4
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 37 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
37 / 37Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️11 of 37 ingredients missing description or function
Active: Retinol 0.75%. Inactive: Water/Aqua#1⚠️ Restricted
Active: Retinol 0.75%. Inactive: Water/Aqua is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride#2
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Isononyl Isononanoate#3
ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate
Glycerin#4
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer#5
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer#6
EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethenediyl ester, polymer with 2-propenyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
Squalane#7
group of stereoisomers
group of stereoisomers
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#8
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Retinol#9⚠️ Restricted
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
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Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#10
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract#11
Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Leontopodium Alpinum (Edelweiss) Extract#12
Leontopodium Alpinum (Edelweiss) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract#13
Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract#14
SKIN CONDITIONING
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the fruit cells of Malus domestica, Rosaceae
Sodium Hyaluronate#15
type of chemical entity
pharmaceutical drug
Ascorbyl Glucoside#16
ANTIOXIDANT
2-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-L-ascorbic acid
Tocopherol#17
group of chemical entities
antioxidant compounds with vitamin E activity
Polysorbate 20#18
group of chemical entities
chemical substance
Polysorbate 60#19
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Sodium Hydroxide#20⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Sodium Metabisulfite#21
Disodium disulphite
No function
Isomalt#22
HUMECTANT
A complex mixture of polysaccharides obtained by enzyme treatment of sucrose. It consists mainly of 6-0-.alpha.-D-glucopyranosyl-D-glucitol and 1-0-.alpha.-D-gl…
Disodium EDTA#23
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Chlorphenesin#24
ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-
Benzyl Alcohol#25⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Benzoic Acid#26
FRAGRANCE, pH ADJUSTERS, PRESERVATIVE
Benzoic acid
Sorbic Acid#27
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Fragrance/Parfum#28
Fragrance/Parfum is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Geraniol#29⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Hexyl Cinnamal#30⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING
2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein
Alpha Isomethyl Ionone#31⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one; Methyl-gamma-ionone; gamma-Methylionone
Amyl Cinnamal#32⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING
2-Benzylideneheptanal
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde#33🚫 Prohibited
3-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxaldehyde, 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-Methylpentyl)-; 3-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-enecarbaldehyde
No function
Linalool#34⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#35🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Citronellol#36⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Limonene.#37⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus fruits. Can be irritating to sensitive skin.
