Age Defend Replenishing Moisturiser
3 PROHIBITED
ARK SKINCARE

Age Defend Replenishing Moisturiser

Moisturizers
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 5 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
  • Sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate; [formaldehyde released from sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate] if the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is ≥ 0,1 % w/w
Ingredient composition · 42 total
Safe (2)Restricted (5)Prohibited (2)Unknown (33)

Composition

29% natural26% synthetic
🌿 12 natural❓ 19 unknown origin🧪 11 synthetic

Based on 42 ingredients analyzed. 29% natural, 45% unknown origin and 26% synthetic.

Ingredients data:34 / 42explained
3 prohibited (EU Annex II)
5 restricted (EU Annex III)
8 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#2
Butylene Glycol#5

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 42 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

42 / 42
Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️8 of 42 ingredients missing description or function
Aqua#1
musical group
Danish-Norwegian music group
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glycerin#2
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ethylhexyl Palmitate#3
PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
Comedogenic: 3/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride#4
Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Butylene Glycol#5
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate#6
PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, UV ABSORBER
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)],alpha-(1-oxotetradecyl)-theta-phenoxy
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Cetearyl Alcohol#7
mixture
mixture of fatty alcohols
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Cetearyl Olivate#8
HAIR CONDITIONING
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Fruit#9
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Fruit is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 1/5
No descriptionNo function
Butter#10
music track with vocals
vocal track by BTS; 2021 studio recording
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sorbitan Olivate#11
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Passiflora Edulis (Passionfruit) Seed Oil#12
Passiflora Edulis (Passionfruit) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Actinidia Deliciosa (Kiwi) Fruit Oil#13
Actinidia Deliciosa (Kiwi) Fruit Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Phenoxyethanol#14
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Sodium Polyacrylate#15
ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
BHT#16
ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydrogenated Polydecene#17
FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Hydroxide#18⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Lecithin#19
SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Lecithins, egg yolk
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Disodium EDTA#20
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Alcohol#21
Solvent
Drying alcohol that can irritate sensitive skin.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer#22
Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Benzoic Acid#23
FRAGRANCE, pH ADJUSTERS, PRESERVATIVE
Benzoic acid
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Retinyl Palmitate#24⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Nymphaea Coerulea (Blue Lotus) Flower Extract#25
Nymphaea Coerulea (Blue Lotus) Flower Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Dehydroacetic Acid#26
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Tocopherol#27
group of chemical entities
antioxidant compounds with vitamin E activity
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Sodium Lactate#28
BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, KERATOLYTIC
Sodium lactate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Carbomer#29
type of polymer
anionic polyelectrolyte polymer
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Trideceth-6#30
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-tridecyl-.omega.-hydroxy; Isotridecanol, ethoxylated
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Polysorbate 20#31
group of chemical entities
chemical substance
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ubiquinone#32
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Vanilla Planifolia#33
Vanilla Planifolia is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Acacia Dealbata Flower Wax#34
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Acacia Dealbata Flower Wax is the wax obtained from the flowers of Acacia dealbata, Fabaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Tetradibutyl Pentaerithrityl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate#35
Tetradibutyl Pentaerithrityl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Potassium Sorbate#36
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Sorbic Acid#37
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4#38
SKIN CONDITIONING
Lysine, synthetic pentapeptide with serine, and threonine, hexadecanoyl derivatives
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate#39🚫 Prohibited
HAIR CONDITIONING, PRESERVATIVE
Sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Linalool#40⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Limonene#41⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus fruits. Can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Geraniol#42⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5