2 PROHIBITED
Drx Blemish Solutions Breakout Clearing Gel
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 · 47 total
Safe (2)Restricted (5)Prohibited (2)Unknown (38)
Composition
17% natural17% synthetic
🌿 8 natural❓ 31 unknown origin🧪 8 synthetic
Based on 47 ingredients analyzed. 17% natural, 66% unknown origin and 17% synthetic.
Ingredients data:42 / 47explained
2 prohibited (EU Annex II)
5 restricted (EU Annex III)
7 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Glycerin
Niacinamide
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 47 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
47 / 47Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️6 of 47 ingredients missing description or function
Water/Aqua/Eau#1
Water/Aqua/Eau is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Alcohol Denat#2
Solvent
Drying alcohol that can strip skin of natural oils and cause irritation.
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water#3
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer#4
PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Salicylic Acid#5⚠️ Restricted
Exfoliant
A BHA that exfoliates and unclogs pores.
Dimethyl Isosorbide#6
SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol
Glycerin#7
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Polysorbate 20#8
group of chemical entities
chemical substance
Potassium Hydroxide#9⚠️ Restricted
BUFFERING
Potassium hydroxide
Carnitine Hcl#10
HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
1-Propanaminium, 3-Carboxy-1-, Hydroxyl-N,N,N-Trimethyl-, Chloride
Vitex Agnus Castus Extract#11
ASTRINGENT
Vitex Agnus Castus Extract is an extract of the berries of the Chaste Tree, Vitex agnus-castus, Verbenaceae (V. trifolia L.)
Glutathione#12
REDUCING
Glycine, N-(N-L-.gamma.-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl)-
Bisabolol#13
(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol;
No function
Niacinamide#14
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide, or as us normal people call it vitamin B3, is a real skincare superstar that has had so many studies and has so many skin benefits that we…
Phytic Acid#15
CHELATING
cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-Cyclohexanehexol, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate)
Glycolic Acid#16
BUFFERING
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
Ferulic Acid#17
ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate#18
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Retinol#19⚠️ 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...
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#20
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice#21
SKIN CONDITIONING
Aloe Vera is one of today’s magic plants. It does have some very nice properties indeed, though famous dermatologist Leslie Baumann warns us in her bo…
Farnesol#22⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
group of stereoisomers
Sodium Pantothenate#23
HAIR CONDITIONING
.beta.-Alanine, N-(2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutyl)-, monosodium salt, (R)-
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate#24
SKIN CONDITIONING
Potassium hydrogen heptylenedicarboxamidodiacetate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract#25
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
Phospholipids#26
structural class of chemical entities
lipids containing phosphoric acid as a mono- or di-ester
Tocopheryl Acetate#27
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Saccharide Isomerate#28
HUMECTANT
Saccharides, isomerised
Sodium Hyaluronate#29
type of chemical entity
pharmaceutical drug
Soy Isoflavones#30
SKIN CONDITIONING
soybean
Zinc Pca#31
HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Proline, 5-oxo-, zinc salt
Ethoxydiglycol#32
HUMECTANT, PERFUMING, SOLVENT
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE
Octoxynol-9#33
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)
Disodium EDTA#34
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Potassium Gluconate#35
CHELATING, SKIN PROTECTING
Monopotassium salt of D-gluconic acid
Citric Acid#36
type of chemical entity
weak organic acid
Pentasodium Pentetate#37🚫 Prohibited
CHELATING
Pentasodium (carboxylatomethyl)iminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetraacetate
BHT#38
ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
BHA#39
ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE
Tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol
Sodium Citrate#40
BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE
Trisodium citrate
T-Butyl Alcohol#41
DENATURANT, PERFUMING, SOLVENT
2-Methylpropan-2-ol
Sodium Glycolate#42
BUFFERING
Glycolic acid, monosodium salt
Denatonium Benzoate#43
DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE
Denatonium benzoate
Benzoic Acid#44⚠️ Restricted
FRAGRANCE, pH ADJUSTERS, PRESERVATIVE
Benzoic acid
Phenoxyethanol#45
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Sodium Benzoate#46
ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Sodium benzoate
Potassium Sorbate#47
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
