4 PROHIBITED
Bio-Performance Super Refining Essence
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 2 prohibited🔶 8 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 2
- 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
- 3 and 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde
Ingredient composition · 37 total
Safe (3)Restricted (8)Prohibited (4)Unknown (22)
Composition
27% natural30% synthetic
🌿 10 natural❓ 16 unknown origin🧪 11 synthetic
Based on 37 ingredients analyzed. 27% natural, 43% unknown origin and 30% synthetic.
Ingredients data:34 / 37explained
4 prohibited (EU Annex II)
8 restricted (EU Annex III)
9 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Glycerin
Butylene Glycol
Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Water#1
Glycerin#2
Butylene Glycol#3
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 37 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
37 / 37Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️5 of 37 ingredients missing description or function
Water#1
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Glycerin#2
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Butylene Glycol#3
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Dipropylene Glycol#4
FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Betaine#5
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
Dimethicone#6
Emollient
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin.
Xylitol#7
HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Xylitol
Cyclomethicone#8
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
Cyclomethicone is a mixture of low molecular weight volatile cyclic siloxanes, the principal ingredients of which are octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), decamet…
Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer#9
Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil#10
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
Aminopropyl Dimethicone#11
HAIR CONDITIONING
Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, 3-aminopropyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated
Tocopheryl Acetate#12
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Serine#13
ANTISTATIC, FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid
Xanthan Gum#14
gum
food additive and thickener
Apricot Juice#15
Apricot Juice is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate#16
ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Ascorbic acid, monoester with phosphoric acid, magnesium salt (2:3)
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate#17
HUMECTANT
Sodium Acetylhyaluronate
Plankton Extract#18
SKIN CONDITIONING
Plankton Extract is an extract obtained from marine plankton
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract#19
SKIN CONDITIONING
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Artemisia princeps, Compositae
Equisetum Arvense Extract#20
ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOOTHING, TONIC
Equisetum Arvense Extract is an extract of the sterile caules of the Horsetail, Equisetum arvense L., Equisetaceae
Alanine#21
ANTISTATIC, FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Alanine
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer#22
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Potassium Hydroxide#23⚠️ Restricted
BUFFERING
Potassium hydroxide
Trisodium EDTA#24
CHELATING
Trisodium hydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone#25⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one; Methyl-gamma-ionone; gamma-Methylionone
Benzyl Benzoate#26⚠️ Restricted
A common fragrance ingredient that has a faint sweet balsamic smell. It can also be a solvent and can fight against microbes and insects very well.It&a…
No function
Alcohol#27
Solvent
Drying alcohol that can irritate sensitive skin.
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde#28🚫 Prohibited
3-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxaldehyde, 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-Methylpentyl)-; 3-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-enecarbaldehyde
No function
Hexyl Cinnamal#29⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING
2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein
Limonene#30⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus fruits. Can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Linalool#31⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Citronellol#32⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Geraniol#33⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#34🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Syzygium Jambos Leaf Extract#35
SKIN CONDITIONING
Syzygium Jambos Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Syzygium jambos, Myrtaceae
Phenoxyethanol#36
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Fragrance#37
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
