3 PROHIBITED
A Force Xr Time Released Nanoencapsulated Retinol Serum Concentrate
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 2 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
- Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isobutylparaben) /Sodium salt or Salts of Isobutylparaben
Ingredient composition · 26 total
Safe (3)Restricted (2)Prohibited (3)Unknown (18)
Composition
23% natural46% synthetic
🌿 6 natural❓ 8 unknown origin🧪 12 synthetic
Based on 26 ingredients analyzed. 23% natural, 31% unknown origin and 46% synthetic.
Ingredients data:25 / 26explained
3 prohibited (EU Annex II)
2 restricted (EU Annex III)
3 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Butylene Glycol
Glycerin
Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Water#1
Butylene Glycol#2
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 26 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
26 / 26Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️1 of 26 ingredients missing description or function
Water#1
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Butylene Glycol#2
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil#3
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
Xanthan Gum#4
gum
food additive and thickener
Cola Acuminata Seed Extract#5
SKIN CONDITIONING
Cola Acuminata Seed Extract is an extract of the nuts of the Kola, Cola acuminata, Sterculiaceae
Chitosan Ascorbate#6
ANTIOXIDANT, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
L-Ascorbic acid, compounds with chitosan
Retinyl Palmitate#7⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Retinol#8⚠️ Restricted
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
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Glycerin#9
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Lecithin#10
SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Lecithins, egg yolk
Ascorbic Acid#11
type of chemical entity
nutrient found in citrus fruits and other foods
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract#12
ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Camellia Oleifera, Theaceae
Polysorbate 20#13
group of chemical entities
chemical substance
Polysorbate 80#14
DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Sorbitan, mono-9-octadecenoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs., (Z)-
Glycolic Acid#15
BUFFERING
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
Hydroxypropyl Guar#16
ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Guar gum, 2-hydroxypropyl ether, depolymd.
Sorbitol#17
FRAGRANCE, HUMECTANT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
D-Glucitol
Disodium EDTA#18
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Annatto#19
Annatto is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Phenoxyethanol#20
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Methylparaben#21
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Butylparaben#22🚫 Prohibited
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Ethylparaben#23
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Propylparaben#24
PERFUMING, PRESERVATIVE
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Isobutylparaben#25🚫 Prohibited
ANTIMICROBIAL
Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Fragrance#26
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
