
3 PROHIBITED
Gvc Brightening Day Cream
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 4 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
- 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
Ingredient composition · 37 total
Safe (3)Restricted (5)Prohibited (2)Unknown (27)
Composition
16% natural19% synthetic
🌿 6 natural❓ 24 unknown origin🧪 7 synthetic
Based on 37 ingredients analyzed. 16% natural, 65% unknown origin and 19% synthetic.
Ingredients data:36 / 37explained
3 prohibited (EU Annex II)
5 restricted (EU Annex III)
7 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Butylene Glycol
Water
Glycerin
Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Butylene Glycol#2
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 37 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
37 / 37Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️1 of 37 ingredients missing description or function
Carbomer#1
type of polymer
anionic polyelectrolyte polymer
Butylene Glycol#2
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Pentylene Glycol#3
SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Citric Acid#4
type of chemical entity
weak organic acid
Dimethicone#5
Emollient
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin.
Sodium Lactate#6
BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, KERATOLYTIC
Sodium lactate
Phenoxyethanol#7
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Glucose#8
HUMECTANT
Glucose
Maltose#9
FRAGRANCE, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING
D-Glucose, 4-O-.alpha.-D-glucopyranosyl-
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil#10
PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of Black Caraway, Nigella sativa L., Ranunculaceae
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate#11
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, C16-18-alkyl esters
Sodium Chloride#12⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer#13
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Ethylhexylglycerin#14
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Isopropyl Myristate#15
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Water#16
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Sodium PCA#17
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Sodium Hyaluronate#18
type of chemical entity
pharmaceutical drug
Glycerin#19
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Trehalose#20
HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
Phospholipids#21
structural class of chemical entities
lipids containing phosphoric acid as a mono- or di-ester
Propanediol#22
SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
1,3-dihydroxypropane
Fructose#23
HUMECTANT
Fructose
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane#24
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
Tetrasodium EDTA#25
CHELATING
Tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Sodium Hydroxide#26⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Urea#27
taxon
species of bacterium
Allantoin#28
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Linalool#29⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Limonene#30⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus fruits. Can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate#31
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate
Benzyl Salicylate#32⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#33🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Benzophenone-3#34
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone
Fragrance#35
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Ceteareth-6 Olivate#36
EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Ceteareth-6 Olivate is the ester of Ceteareth-6 and Olive acid
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract#37
SKIN PROTECTING
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract is the extract of the roots obtained from the Red spiderling, Boerhavia diffusa L., Nyctaginaceae
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