Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting Refining Serum
2 PROHIBITED
Dr. Dennis Gross

Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting Refining Serum

Acne and Blemish Treatments
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 2 prohibited🔶 5 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 2
  • Pentasodium (carboxylatomethyl)iminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetraacetate; Pentasodium Pentetate (INCI)
  • Trisodium nitrilotriacetate
Updated: 4/3/2026, 12:57:40 PM
Ingredient composition · 61 total
Safe (2)Restricted (6)Prohibited (2)Unknown (51)

Composition

43% natural9% synthetic
🌿 26 natural❓ 29 unknown origin🧪 6 synthetic

Based on 61 ingredients analyzed. 43% natural, 48% unknown origin and 9% synthetic.

Ingredients data:45 / 61explained
2 prohibited (EU Annex II)
6 restricted (EU Annex III)
7 need review

Ingredient Analysis

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Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Glycerin
Butylene Glycol
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Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Glycerin#4

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 61 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

61 / 61
Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️17 of 61 ingredients missing description or function
Water/Aqua/Eau#1
Water/Aqua/Eau is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Propylene Glycol#2
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ethoxydiglycol#3
HUMECTANT, PERFUMING, SOLVENT
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glycerin#4
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Polysorbate 80#5
DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Sorbitan, mono-9-octadecenoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs., (Z)-
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Carnitine HCl#6
HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
1-Propanaminium, 3-Carboxy-1-, Hydroxyl-N,N,N-Trimethyl-, Chloride
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Mandelic Acid#7
ANTIMICROBIAL
Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.-hydroxy-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butylene Glycol#8
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Salicylic Acid#9⚠️ Restricted
Exfoliant
A BHA that exfoliates and unclogs pores.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Farnesol#10⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
group of stereoisomers
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glycolic Acid#11
BUFFERING
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Lactic Acid#12
group of stereoisomers
group of stereoisomers
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Adipic Acid#13
BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE
Adipic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Fomes Officinalis (Mushroom) Extract#14
Fomes Officinalis (Mushroom) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract#15
SKIN CONDITIONING
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract is the extract of the stems of the Fig, Opuntia ficus-indica, Cactaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract#16
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Phytic Acid#17
CHELATING
cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-Cyclohexanehexol, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Siraitia Grosvenorii Fruit Extract#18
SKIN CONDITIONING
Siraitia Grosvenorii Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Siraitia grosvenorii, Cucurbitaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water#19
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Bisabolol#20
(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol;
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
Pentasodium Pentetate#21🚫 Prohibited
CHELATING
Pentasodium (carboxylatomethyl)iminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetraacetate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract#22
ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hexylresorcinol#23
ANTIMICROBIAL
4-Hexyl-1,3-benzenediol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Quercetin#24
ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Tocopherol#25
group of chemical entities
antioxidant compounds with vitamin E activity
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Sodium Hyaluronate#26
type of chemical entity
pharmaceutical drug
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dimethyl Isosorbide#27
SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Panthenol#28
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Urea#29
taxon
species of bacterium
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Jojoba Alcohol#30
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Jojoba Alcohol is the alcohol fraction obtained by the saponification of Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil (q.v.)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Jojoba Esters#31
MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOOTHING
Jojoba Esters is a complex mixture of esters produced by the transesterification/interesterification of Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil (q.v.), Hydrogenated J…
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Retinol#32⚠️ Restricted
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
If you like to read about skincare (and if you are here, it seems that you do :)), we are sure that you have already read a lot about retinol. It is the...
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydroxyethylcellulose#33
BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Polysorbate 20#34
group of chemical entities
chemical substance
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Potassium Hydroxide#35⚠️ Restricted
BUFFERING
Potassium hydroxide
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Octoxynol-9#36
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]-.omega.-hydroxy- (9 mol EO average molar ratio)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Trisodium NTA#37🚫 Prohibited
CHELATING
Trisodium nitrilotriacetate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Hydroxide#38⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Isopropyl Jojobate#39
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Jojoba fatty acids, esters with 2-propanol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Glycolate#40
BUFFERING
Glycolic acid, monosodium salt
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
BHT#41
ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride#42
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract#43
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract#44
FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Roman Chamomile, Anthemis nobilis L., Compositae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract#45
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Rose Extract#46
SKIN CONDITIONING
Rose Extract is an extract of various species of the Rose, Rosa spp., Rosaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Triethyl Citrate#47
FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, PLASTICISER
Triethyl citrate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract#48
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract#49
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract#50
Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit/Leaf Extract#51
Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit/Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf Extract#52
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract#53
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract#54
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract#55
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract is an extract of the dried thallus of the Bladderwrack, Fucus vesiculosus L., Fucaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract#56
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract#57
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract#58
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SMOOTHING
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Vanilla, Vanilla planifolia, Orchidaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Phenoxyethanol#59
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Benzoic Acid#60⚠️ Restricted
FRAGRANCE, pH ADJUSTERS, PRESERVATIVE
Benzoic acid
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Sodium Benzoate.#61
ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Sodium benzoate
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
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