Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting & Refining Serum
1 PROHIBITED
Dr. Dennis Gross

Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting & Refining Serum

Facial Serums, Essences, Ampoules
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 4 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
  • Pentasodium (carboxylatomethyl)iminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetraacetate; Pentasodium Pentetate (INCI)
Updated: 4/3/2026, 12:57:40 PM
Ingredient composition · 55 total
Safe (2)Restricted (5)Prohibited (1)Unknown (47)

Composition

44% natural9% synthetic
🌿 24 natural❓ 26 unknown origin🧪 5 synthetic

Based on 55 ingredients analyzed. 44% natural, 47% unknown origin and 9% synthetic.

Ingredients data:40 / 55explained
1 prohibited (EU Annex II)
5 restricted (EU Annex III)
6 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 55 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

55 / 55
Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️16 of 55 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
Butylene Glycol#6
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Mandelic Acid#7
ANTIMICROBIAL
Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.-hydroxy-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Carnitine Hcl#8
HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
1-Propanaminium, 3-Carboxy-1-, Hydroxyl-N,N,N-Trimethyl-, Chloride
Comedogenic: 0/5 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
Isopropyl Jojobate#30
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Jojoba fatty acids, esters with 2-propanol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Jojoba Alcohol#31
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#32
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#33⚠️ 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#34
BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Polysorbate 20#35
group of chemical entities
chemical substance
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Potassium Hydroxide#36⚠️ Restricted
BUFFERING
Potassium hydroxide
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Octoxynol-9#37
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
Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride#38
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#39
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract#40
Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract#41
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract#42
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract#43
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Rose Extract#44
SKIN CONDITIONING
Rose Extract is an extract of various species of the Rose, Rosa spp., Rosaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract#45
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract#46
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract#47
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Triethyl Citrate#48
FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, PLASTICISER
Triethyl citrate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract#49
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
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract#50
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract#51
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
Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Seed Extract#52
Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Seed Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Benzoic Acid#53⚠️ Restricted
FRAGRANCE, pH ADJUSTERS, PRESERVATIVE
Benzoic acid
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Phenoxyethanol#54
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Sodium Benzoate#55
ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Sodium benzoate
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
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