2 PROHIBITED
Pro Retinol Cream
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 2 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
- Methanediol; methylene glycol
Ingredient composition · 40 total
Safe (2)Restricted (3)Prohibited (1)Unknown (34)
Composition
28% natural7% synthetic
🌿 11 natural❓ 26 unknown origin🧪 3 synthetic
Based on 40 ingredients analyzed. 28% natural, 65% unknown origin and 7% synthetic.
Ingredients data:39 / 40explained
2 prohibited (EU Annex II)
3 restricted (EU Annex III)
4 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Glycerin
Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Water#1
Glycerin#3
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 40 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
40 / 40Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️2 of 40 ingredients missing description or function
Water#1
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Lactic Acid#2
group of stereoisomers
group of stereoisomers
Glycerin#3
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Cetearyl Alcohol#4
mixture
mixture of fatty alcohols
Squalene#5
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosa-2,6,10,14,18,22-hexaene
Dimethicone#6
Emollient
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin.
Cetyl Alcohol#7
EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Hexadecan-1-ol
Cetearyl Olivate#8
HAIR CONDITIONING
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
Retinol#9⚠️ Restricted
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
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Sorbitan Olivate#10
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids
Sodium PCA#11
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate#12
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Hexylresorcinol#13⚠️ Restricted
ANTIMICROBIAL
4-Hexyl-1,3-benzenediol
Resorcinol#14⚠️ Restricted
ANTIOXIDANT, DENATURANT, HAIR DYEING, PERFUMING
Resorcinol (CI 76505)
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8#15
HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues
Shea Butter#16
Shea Butter is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Tocopheryl Acetate#17
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract#18
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
Morus Alba Leaf Extract#19
SKIN CONDITIONING
Morus Alba Leaf Extract is an extract of the dried leaves of the White Mulberry, Morus alba L., Moraceae
Oligopeptide-51#20
SKIN CONDITIONING
Oligopeptide-51 is a synthetic peptide containing 11 amino acids consisting of alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, glycine, leucine, serine, threonine, and tyrosi…
Cetyl Palmitate#21
FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Hexadecyl hexadecanoate
Sorbitan Palmitate#22
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Sorbitan palmitate
Allantoin#23
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Thioctic Acid#24
ANTIOXIDANT
1,2-Dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid, (+/-)-
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone#25
2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-(10-hydroxydecyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-
No function
Ubiquinone#26
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Tyrosine#27
ANTISTATIC, FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid
Zinc Sulfate#28
ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIPLAQUE, ASTRINGENT, ORAL CARE
Zinc sulphate
Phenoxyethanol#29
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Caprylyl Glycol#30
DEODORANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Octane-1,2-diol
Ethylhexylglycerin#31
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Methylene Glycol#32🚫 Prohibited
NAIL CONDITIONING, NAIL SCULPTING
Methanediol; formaldehyde hydrate
Polyacrylamide#33
ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING
2-Propenamide, homopolymer
C13-14 Isoparaffin#34
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
Alkanes, C13-14-iso
Xanthan Gum#35
gum
food additive and thickener
Stearyl Alcohol#36
EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Octadecan-1-ol
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate#37
HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder#38
SKIN CONDITIONING
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder is the powder obtained from the dried juice leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract#39
SKIN CONDITIONING
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Papaya, Carica papaya L., Caricaceae
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract#40
SKIN CONDITIONING
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Apple, Pyrus malus L., Rosaceae
