Gamma Hydroxy
5 PROHIBITED
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Gamma Hydroxy

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Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 2 prohibited🔶 5 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 2
  • 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
  • Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isobutylparaben) /Sodium salt or Salts of Isobutylparaben
Updated: 4/3/2026, 12:57:40 PM
Ingredient composition · 34 total
Safe (2)Restricted (3)Prohibited (4)Unknown (25)

Composition

15% natural35% synthetic
🌿 5 natural❓ 17 unknown origin🧪 12 synthetic

Based on 34 ingredients analyzed. 15% natural, 50% unknown origin and 35% synthetic.

Ingredients data:32 / 34explained
5 prohibited (EU Annex II)
3 restricted (EU Annex III)
4 need review

Ingredient Analysis

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

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 34 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

34 / 34
Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️2 of 34 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
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract#3
SKIN CONDITIONING
Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Bearberry, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.), Ericaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate#4
ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Ascorbic acid, monoester with phosphoric acid, magnesium salt (2:3)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glycolic Acid#5
BUFFERING
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate#6
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Cyclomethicone#7
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…
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Benzophenone-3#8
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Propylene Glycol#9
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Stearyl Alcohol#10
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
Ceteareth-20#11
CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
C16-18 alcohols, ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
Comedogenic: 4/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Cetyl Alcohol#12
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
Glyceryl Stearate#13
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
PEG -100 Stearate#14
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Lactic Acid#15
group of stereoisomers
group of stereoisomers
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane#16
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
Sodium Hydroxide#17⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Phenyl Trimethicone#18
ANTIFOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Salicylic Acid#19
Exfoliant
A BHA that exfoliates and unclogs pores.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Sodium Hyaluronate#20
type of chemical entity
pharmaceutical drug
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Xanthan Gum#21
gum
food additive and thickener
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Disodium EDTA#22
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Carbomer#23
type of polymer
anionic polyelectrolyte polymer
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Fragrance#24
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 4/5
Phenoxyethanol#25
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Methylparaben#26
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Butylparaben#27🚫 Prohibited
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Isobutylparaben#28🚫 Prohibited
ANTIMICROBIAL
Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Propylparaben#29
PERFUMING, PRESERVATIVE
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Hexyl Cinnamaldehyde#30
Hexyl Cinnamaldehyde is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Limonene#31⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus fruits. Can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 2/5
2-(4-Tert-Butylbenzyl)Propionaldehyde#32🚫 Prohibited
2-(4-Tert-Butylbenzyl)Propionaldehyde is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Citronellol#33⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ethylparaben#34
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
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