4 PROHIBITED
Alpha-Beta & Retinol Day Defense Cream
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 2 prohibited🔶 11 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 2
- 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
- 3 and 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde
Ingredient composition · 42 total
Safe (2)Restricted (11)Prohibited (3)Unknown (26)
Composition
21% natural15% synthetic
🌿 9 natural❓ 27 unknown origin🧪 6 synthetic
Based on 42 ingredients analyzed. 21% natural, 64% unknown origin and 15% synthetic.
Ingredients data:34 / 42explained
4 prohibited (EU Annex II)
11 restricted (EU Annex III)
13 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Glycerin
Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Water#1
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 42 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
42 / 42Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️10 of 42 ingredients missing description or function
Water#1
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Isopropyl Myristate#2
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Cetyl Alcohol#3
EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Hexadecan-1-ol
Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract#4
Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Propylene Glycol#5
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Cetearyl Alcohol#6
mixture
mixture of fatty alcohols
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate#7
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate
Benzophenone-3#8
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract#9
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Glycerin#10
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract#11
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract#12
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract#13
Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Glycolic Acid#14
BUFFERING
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
Lactic Acid#15
group of stereoisomers
group of stereoisomers
Salicylic Acid#16⚠️ Restricted
Exfoliant
A BHA that exfoliates and unclogs pores.
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate#17
ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Ascorbic acid, monoester with phosphoric acid, magnesium salt (2:3)
Retinol#18⚠️ Restricted
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
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Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#19
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Talc#20⚠️ Restricted
ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING
Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) (CI 77718)
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride#21
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Cetyl Phosphate#22
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Hexadecyl dihydrogen phosphate
Glyceryl Stearate#23
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Cetearyl Glucoside#24
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
D-Glucopyranose, C16-18 alkyl glycosides
PEG-100 Stearate#25
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)
Cetyl Palmitate#26
FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Hexadecyl hexadecanoate
Titanium Dioxide#27⚠️ Restricted
COLORANT
Titanium Dioxide is one of the two members of the elite sunscreen group called physical sunscreens (or inorganic sunscreens if you’re a science geek a…
Dimethicone#28
Emollient
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin.
Ethylhexylglycerin#29
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate#30
Benzenepropanoic acid, 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-, 2,2-bis[[3-[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-1-oxopropoxy] methyl]-1,3-propanediyl este…
No function
Fragrance#31
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone#32⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one; Methyl-gamma-ionone; gamma-Methylionone
Benzyl Salicylate#33⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#34🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Citronellol#35⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Eugenol#36⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Hexyl Cinnamal#37⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING
2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein
Hydroxycitronellal#38⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde#39🚫 Prohibited
3-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxaldehyde, 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-Methylpentyl)-; 3-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-enecarbaldehyde
No function
Linalool#40⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Phenoxyethanol#41
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Iron Oxides#42
Iron Oxides is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
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