4 PROHIBITED
Benefiance Pure Retinol Intensive Revitalizing Face Mask
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 8 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
- 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
Ingredient composition · 40 total
Safe (3)Restricted (8)Prohibited (4)Unknown (25)
Composition
20% natural30% synthetic
🌿 8 natural❓ 20 unknown origin🧪 12 synthetic
Based on 40 ingredients analyzed. 20% natural, 50% unknown origin and 30% synthetic.
Ingredients data:38 / 40explained
4 prohibited (EU Annex II)
8 restricted (EU Annex III)
10 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Butylene Glycol
Glycerin
Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Water#1
Butylene Glycol#2
Glycerin#5
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.
Butylene Glycol#2
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate#3
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
2,2-bis[[(2-Ethyl-1-oxohexyl)oxy]methyl]propane-1,3-diyl bis(2-ethylhexanoate)
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone#4
ANTIFOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Silicones and siloxanes, diphenyl, trimethylsilyloxy phenyl, trimethylsilyl terminated
Glycerin#5
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Dipropylene Glycol#6
FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Alcohol Denat.#7
Solvent
Drying alcohol that can strip skin of natural oils and cause irritation.
Betaine#8
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil#9
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
Phenoxyethanol#10
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Methylparaben#11
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Sodium Citrate#12
BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE
Trisodium citrate
Carbomer#13
type of polymer
anionic polyelectrolyte polymer
Fragrance#14
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Bht#15
ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
Squalane#16
group of stereoisomers
group of stereoisomers
Tocopheryl Acetate#17
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Xanthan Gum#18
gum
food additive and thickener
Potassium Hydroxide#19⚠️ Restricted
BUFFERING
Potassium hydroxide
Retinol#20⚠️ Restricted
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
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Polysorbate 20#21
group of chemical entities
chemical substance
Citric Acid#22
type of chemical entity
weak organic acid
Alcohol#23
Solvent
Drying alcohol that can irritate sensitive skin.
Trisodium Edta#24
CHELATING
Trisodium hydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Arginine Hcl#25
SKIN CONDITIONING
L-Arginine hydrochloride
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate#26
ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Ascorbic acid, monoester with phosphoric acid, magnesium salt (2:3)
Glucosyl Hesperidin#27
HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
(S)-7-[[6-O-(6-Deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl)-.beta.-D-glucopyranosyl]oxy]-2,3-dihydro-5-hydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one glucopyranos…
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#28🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Hexyl Cinnamal#29⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING
2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone#30⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one; Methyl-gamma-ionone; gamma-Methylionone
Linalool#31⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Limonene#32⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus fruits. Can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Citronellol#33⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Panax Ginseng Root Extract#34
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC
Panax Ginseng Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
Geraniol#35⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate#36
HUMECTANT
Sodium Acetylhyaluronate
Hydroxyproline#37
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
L-4-hydroxyproline
Rubus Suavissimus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract#38
Rubus Suavissimus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract#39
SKIN CONDITIONING
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract is an extract of the Alga, Chlorella vulgaris, Oocystaceae
Beta-Carotene (Ci 75130).#40
Beta-Carotene (Ci 75130). is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
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