1 PROHIBITED
Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting & Refining Serum (Old)
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 4 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
- Pentasodium (carboxylatomethyl)iminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetraacetate; Pentasodium Pentetate (INCI)
Ingredient composition · 56 total
Safe (3)Restricted (4)Prohibited (1)Unknown (48)
Composition
46% natural9% synthetic
🌿 26 natural❓ 25 unknown origin🧪 5 synthetic
Based on 56 ingredients analyzed. 46% natural, 45% unknown origin and 9% synthetic.
Ingredients data:41 / 56explained
1 prohibited (EU Annex II)
4 restricted (EU Annex III)
5 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Glycerin
Butylene Glycol
Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Water#1
Glycerin#4
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 56 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
56 / 56Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️16 of 56 ingredients missing description or function
Water#1
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Propylene Glycol#2
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Ethoxydiglycol#3
HUMECTANT, PERFUMING, SOLVENT
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE
Glycerin#4
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Polysorbate 80#5
DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Sorbitan, mono-9-octadecenoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs., (Z)-
Carnitine Hcl#6
HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
1-Propanaminium, 3-Carboxy-1-, Hydroxyl-N,N,N-Trimethyl-, Chloride
Mandelic Acid#7
ANTIMICROBIAL
Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.-hydroxy-
Butylene Glycol#8
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Salicylic Acid#9⚠️ Restricted
Exfoliant
A BHA that exfoliates and unclogs pores.
Farnesol#10⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
group of stereoisomers
Glycolic Acid#11
BUFFERING
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
Lactic Acid#12
group of stereoisomers
group of stereoisomers
Adipic Acid#13
BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE
Adipic acid
Fomes Officinalis (Mushroom) Extract#14
Fomes Officinalis (Mushroom) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
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
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract#16
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
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)
Siraitia Grosvenorii Fruit Extract#18
SKIN CONDITIONING
Siraitia Grosvenorii Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Siraitia grosvenorii, Cucurbitaceae
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water#19
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Bisabolol#20
(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol;
No function
Pentasodium Pentetate#21🚫 Prohibited
CHELATING
Pentasodium (carboxylatomethyl)iminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetraacetate
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
Hexylresorcinol#23
ANTIMICROBIAL
4-Hexyl-1,3-benzenediol
Quercetin#24
ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-
Tocopherol#25
group of chemical entities
antioxidant compounds with vitamin E activity
Sodium Hyaluronate#26
type of chemical entity
pharmaceutical drug
Dimethyl Isosorbide#27
SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol
Panthenol#28
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Urea#29
taxon
species of bacterium
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.)
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…
Retinol#32⚠️ Restricted
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
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Hydroxyethylcellulose#33
BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether
Polysorbate 20#34
group of chemical entities
chemical substance
Potassium Hydroxide#35⚠️ Restricted
BUFFERING
Potassium hydroxide
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)
Isopropyl Jojobate#37
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Jojoba fatty acids, esters with 2-propanol
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride#38
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract#39
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract#40
FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Roman Chamomile, Anthemis nobilis L., Compositae
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract#41
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Rose Extract#42
SKIN CONDITIONING
Rose Extract is an extract of various species of the Rose, Rosa spp., Rosaceae
Triethyl Citrate#43
FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, PLASTICISER
Triethyl citrate
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract#44
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract#45
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract#46
Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit/Leaf Extract#47
Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit/Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf Extract#48
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract#49
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract#50
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract#51
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract is an extract of the dried thallus of the Bladderwrack, Fucus vesiculosus L., Fucaceae
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract#52
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract#53
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract#54
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SMOOTHING
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Vanilla, Vanilla planifolia, Orchidaceae
Phenoxyethanol#55
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Sodium Benzoate#56
ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Sodium benzoate
