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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 · 43 total
Safe (1)Restricted (7)Prohibited (2)Unknown (33)
Composition
21% natural9% synthetic
🌿 9 natural❓ 30 unknown origin🧪 4 synthetic
Based on 43 ingredients analyzed. 21% natural, 70% unknown origin and 9% synthetic.
Ingredients data:36 / 43explained
3 prohibited (EU Annex II)
7 restricted (EU Annex III)
9 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Glycerin
Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Glycerin#4
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 43 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
43 / 43Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️10 of 43 ingredients missing description or function
Aqua#1
musical group
Danish-Norwegian music group
Cetyl Alcohol#2
EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Hexadecan-1-ol
Cetearyl Alcohol#3
mixture
mixture of fatty alcohols
Glycerin#4
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter#5
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Glycol Distearate#6
OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Ethylene distearate
Helianthus Annuus#7
Helianthus Annuus is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Stearic Acid#8
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Dimethicone#9
Emollient
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter#10
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice#11
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…
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract#12
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
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes#13
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Chamomilla Recutita#14
Chamomilla Recutita is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Tocopheryl Acetate#15
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Allantoin#16
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Bisabolol#17
(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol;
No function
Calcium Ascorbate#18
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Calcium Carbonate#19
ABRASIVE, BUFFERING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, ORAL CARE
Calcium carbonate. CI 77220
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride#20
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Panthenol#21
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Polysorbate 60#22
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Potassium Hydroxide#23
BUFFERING
Potassium hydroxide
Sodium Hyaluronate#24
type of chemical entity
pharmaceutical drug
Thioctic Acid#25
ANTIOXIDANT
1,2-Dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid, (+/-)-
Alcohol(1)#26⚠️ Restricted
Alcohol(1) is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Benzyl Alcohol#27⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Gluconolactone#28
CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
Phenoxyethanol#29
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Potassium Sorbate#30
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Sodium Benzoate#31
ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Sodium benzoate
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone#32
PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one; Methyl-gamma-ionone; gamma-Methylionone
Benzyl Benzoate#33⚠️ Restricted
A common fragrance ingredient that has a faint sweet balsamic smell. It can also be a solvent and can fight against microbes and insects very well.It&a…
No function
Benzyl Salicylate#34⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#35🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Cinnamyl Alcohol#36⚠️ Restricted
FLAVOURING, PERFUMING
Cinnamyl alcohol
Citral#37
group of stereoisomers
group of cis–trans isomers
Coumarin#38⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING
Coumarin; 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one
Hexyl Cinnamal#39
PERFUMING
2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde#40
3-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxaldehyde, 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-Methylpentyl)-; 3-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-enecarbaldehyde
No function
Limonene#41⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus fruits. Can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Linalool#42
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Fragrance#43
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
