4 PROHIBITED
Vitamin C BB Cream
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 7 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
- 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
Ingredient composition · 51 total
Safe (3)Restricted (7)Prohibited (3)Unknown (38)
Composition
25% natural28% synthetic
🌿 13 natural❓ 24 unknown origin🧪 14 synthetic
Based on 51 ingredients analyzed. 25% natural, 47% unknown origin and 28% synthetic.
Ingredients data:45 / 51explained
4 prohibited (EU Annex II)
7 restricted (EU Annex III)
9 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Glycerin
Water
Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Water#4
Glycerin#5
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 51 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
51 / 51Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️6 of 51 ingredients missing description or function
Deionized Water#1
Deionized Water is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Cyclopentasiloxane#2
Emollient
A volatile silicone that improves product texture.
Propylene Glycol#3
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Water#4
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Glycerin#5
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Alcohol#6
Solvent
Drying alcohol that can irritate sensitive skin.
Sodium PCA#7
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract#8
ANTIMICROBIAL
Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the English Plantain, Plantago lanceolata L., Plantaginaceae
Fabiana Imbricata Leaf/Stem Extract#9
Fabiana Imbricata Leaf/Stem Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Verbascum Thapsus Extract#10
SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING
Verbascum Thapsus Extract is an extract of the flowers and leaves of the Mullein, Verbascum thapsus L., Scrophulariaceae
Achyrocline Satureioides Flower Extract#11
FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING
Achyrocline Satureioides Flower Extract is an extract obtained from the flowers of Achyrocline satureioides, Asteraceae
Caprylyl Methicone#12
SKIN CONDITIONING
1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-octyl-trisiloxane
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate#13
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate
Hydroxyethyl Urea#14
HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Urea, (2-Hydroxyethyl)-
Ci 77891#15
Ci 77891 is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Silica#16
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Lauryl PEG-10 Trissilylethyl Dimethicone#17
Lauryl PEG-10 Trissilylethyl Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides#18
Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Sodium Chloride#19
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Phenoxyethanol#20
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Chlorphenesin#21
ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-
Caprylyl Glycol#22
DEODORANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Octane-1,2-diol
Silica#23
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Water#24
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Phospholipids#25
structural class of chemical entities
lipids containing phosphoric acid as a mono- or di-ester
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate#26
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Potassium Sorbate#27
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Sodium Benzoate#28
ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Sodium benzoate
Xanthan Gum#29
gum
food additive and thickener
BHT#30
ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
Cyclopentasiloxane#31
Emollient
A volatile silicone that improves product texture.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer#32
EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Siloxanes and silicones, di-Me, crosspolymers with C3-20 alkyl groups
Trimethylsiloxysilicate#33
ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Silica, reaction products with trimethylsilane
Polypropylsilsesquioxane#34
FILM FORMING
Polymer formed by hydrolysis and condensation of propyltrichlorosilane
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer#35
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Silica#36
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Tocopheryl Acetate#37
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Fragrance#38
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Retinyl Palmitate#39⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Xanthan Gum#40
gum
food additive and thickener
Ci 77491#41
COLORANT
Diiron trioxide; Ferric oxide
Ci 77492#42
COLORANT
Iron oxide
Ci 77499#43
COLORANT
Triiron tetraoxide
Triethoxycaprylylsilane#44
BINDING
Silane, triethoxyoctyl-
Linalool#45⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Hexyl Cinnamal#46⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING
2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#47🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Citronellol#48⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Limonene#49⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus fruits. Can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone#50⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one; Methyl-gamma-ionone; gamma-Methylionone
Hydroxycitronellal#51⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
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