Natural White Day Cream
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Natural White Day Cream

Moisturizers
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 7 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
  • 3 and 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde
Ingredient composition · 49 total
Safe (4)Restricted (7)Prohibited (2)Unknown (36)

Composition

16% natural33% synthetic
🌿 8 natural❓ 25 unknown origin🧪 16 synthetic

Based on 49 ingredients analyzed. 16% natural, 51% unknown origin and 33% synthetic.

Ingredients data:47 / 49explained
3 prohibited (EU Annex II)
7 restricted (EU Annex III)
8 need review

Ingredient Analysis

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Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Glycerin
Niacinamide
Butylene Glycol

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 49 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

49 / 49
Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️4 of 49 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
Glycerin#2
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ethylhexyl Salicylate#3
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Ethylhexyl salicylate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Niacinamide#4
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide, or as us normal people call it vitamin B3, is a real skincare superstar that has had so many studies and has so many skin benefits that we…
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane#5
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dimethicone/​Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer#6
Dimethicone/​Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Dimethicone#7
Emollient
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Isopropyl Isostearate#8
BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Isopropyl isodecanoate
Comedogenic: 4/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer#9
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Octocrylene#10
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Cyano-3,3-Diphenyl Acrylic Acid 2-Ethylhexyl Ester
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid#11
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Phenyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-sulphonic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Polyethylene#12
ABRASIVE, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Homopolymer of ethylene monomers
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Triethanolamine#13
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Isohexadecane#14
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polym., tetraisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Stearyl Alcohol#15
EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Octadecan-1-ol
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Tocopheryl Acetate#16
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Benzyl Alcohol#17⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Panthenol#18
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Cetyl Alcohol#19
EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Hexadecan-1-ol
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Titanium Dioxide#20⚠️ Restricted
COLORANT
Titanium Dioxide is one of the two members of the elite sunscreen group called physical sunscreens (or inorganic sunscreens if you’re a science geek a…
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Behenyl Alcohol#21
BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Docosan-1-ol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dimethiconol#22
ANTIFOAMING, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Poly[oxy(dimethylsilylane)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ethylparaben#23
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Carbomer#24
type of polymer
anionic polyelectrolyte polymer
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Polysorbate 60#25
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Fragrance#26
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 4/5
Methylparaben#27
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Propylparaben#28
PERFUMING, PRESERVATIVE
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Cetearyl Alcohol#29
mixture
mixture of fatty alcohols
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Cetearyl Glucoside#30
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
D-Glucopyranose, C16-18 alkyl glycosides
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
PEG-100 Stearate#31
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Disodium EDTA#32
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Silica#33
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Palmitic Acid#34
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Hexadecanoic acid
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Stearic Acid#35
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Linalool#36⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde#37🚫 Prohibited
3-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxaldehyde, 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-Methylpentyl)-; 3-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-enecarbaldehyde
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
Butylene Glycol#38
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Propylene Glycol#39
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Benzyl Salicylate#40⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Citronellol#41⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone#42⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one; Methyl-gamma-ionone; gamma-Methylionone
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract#43
HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Milk Lipids#44
SKIN CONDITIONING
Lactis Lipida (EU),Milk Fat
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Morus Alba Root Extract#45
BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Morus Alba Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the White Mulberry, Morus alba L., Moraceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract#46
SKIN CONDITIONING
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of Job's Tears, Coix lacryma-jobi L. var. ma-yuen, Poaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ceramide NP#47
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Phytosphingosine#48
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ci 19140#49⚠️ Restricted
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-(4-sulphophenylazo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
No function