Balancing Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 PA++
3 PROHIBITED
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Balancing Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 PA++

Moisturizers
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 3 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
  • Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isobutylparaben) /Sodium salt or Salts of Isobutylparaben
Ingredient composition · 46 total
Safe (2)Restricted (1)Prohibited (3)Unknown (40)

Composition

17% natural31% synthetic
🌿 8 natural❓ 24 unknown origin🧪 14 synthetic

Based on 46 ingredients analyzed. 17% natural, 52% unknown origin and 31% synthetic.

Ingredients data:42 / 46explained
3 prohibited (EU Annex II)
1 restricted (EU Annex III)
2 need review

Ingredient Analysis

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Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Butylene Glycol
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Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Water#1
Butylene Glycol#2

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 46 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

46 / 46
Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️4 of 46 ingredients missing description or function
Water#1
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butylene Glycol#2
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Pentylene Glycol#3
SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Isononyl Isononanoate#4
ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate#5
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl diethylhexanoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Bis-PEG/​PPG-16/​16 PEG/​PPG-16/​16 Dimethicone#6
Bis-PEG/​PPG-16/​16 PEG/​PPG-16/​16 Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Dicaprylyl Ether#7
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
Dioctyl ether
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Cetearyl Alcohol#8
mixture
mixture of fatty alcohols
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glyceryl Stearate#9
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
PEG-100 Stearate#10
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Urea#11
taxon
species of bacterium
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Yeast Amino Acids#12
HUMECTANT
Yeast Amino Acids are the amino acids derived from Yeast
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Trehalose#13
HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Inositol#14
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT
cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-Cyclohexanehexol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Taurine#15
BUFFERING
Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-amino-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Betaine#16
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Phospholipids#17
structural class of chemical entities
lipids containing phosphoric acid as a mono- or di-ester
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Retinyl Palmitate#18
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Tocopheryl Acetate#19
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Ascorbyl Palmitate#20
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride#21
Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Panthenol#22
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dimethicone#23
Emollient
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Magnesium Aspartate#24
SKIN CONDITIONING
Magnesium dihydrogen di-L-aspartate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Zinc Gluconate#25
DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2)zinc
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Copper Gluconate#26
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING
Copper di-D-gluconate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Punica Granatum Extract#27
ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, TONIC
Punica Granatum Extract is an extract of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate#28
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Alnus Firmifolia Fruit Extract#29
SKIN CONDITIONING
Alnus Firmifolia Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Alnus firmifolia, Betulaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Artemia Extract#30
SKIN CONDITIONING
Artemia Extract is an extract of the brine shrimp (Artemia salina)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Lactic Acid#31
group of stereoisomers
group of stereoisomers
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/​Leaf/​Stem Extract#32
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/​Leaf/​Stem Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate#33
SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Isooctadecanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl ester
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Polysorbate 80#34
DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Sorbitan, mono-9-octadecenoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs., (Z)-
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer#35
Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Disodium EDTA#36
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Aminomethyl Propanol#37
BUFFERING
2-Amino-2-methylpropanol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Phenoxyethanol#38
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Methylparaben#39
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Ethylparaben#40
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Propylparaben#41
PERFUMING, PRESERVATIVE
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Butylparaben#42🚫 Prohibited
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Isobutylparaben#43🚫 Prohibited
ANTIMICROBIAL
Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Benzyl Salicylate#44⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Linalool#45
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Fragrance#46
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 4/5