Seaweed Oil-Control Overnight Gel
2 PROHIBITED
The Body Shop

Seaweed Oil-Control Overnight Gel

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Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 5 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
  • 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
Ingredient composition · 39 total
Safe (2)Restricted (5)Prohibited (1)Unknown (31)

Composition

23% natural26% synthetic
🌿 9 natural❓ 20 unknown origin🧪 10 synthetic

Based on 39 ingredients analyzed. 23% natural, 51% unknown origin and 26% synthetic.

Ingredients data:37 / 39explained
2 prohibited (EU Annex II)
5 restricted (EU Annex III)
6 need review

Ingredient Analysis

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Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Glycerin
Butylene Glycol
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Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Glycerin#3

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 39 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

39 / 39
Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️3 of 39 ingredients missing description or function
Aqua/​Water/​Eau#1
Aqua/​Water/​Eau is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
PEG-8#2
BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- (9000 mol EO average molar ratio)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glycerin#3
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Laureth-23#4
CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-dodecyl-.omega.-hydroxy-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Phenoxyethanol#5
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Carbomer#6
type of polymer
anionic polyelectrolyte polymer
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Butylene Glycol#7
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Parfum/​Fragrance#8
Parfum/​Fragrance is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Methylparaben#9
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Sodium PCA#10
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Hydroxide#11⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Urea#12
taxon
species of bacterium
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract#13
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract is an extract of the dried thallus of the Bladderwrack, Fucus vesiculosus L., Fucaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Zinc Gluconate#14
DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2)zinc
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Algae Extract#15
FRAGRANCE, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Algae Extract is an extract of various species of Algae; Extract of the Seaweed, Fucus vesiculosus, Furaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydrolyzed Algin#16
HAIR CONDITIONING
Alginic acid, sodium salt, hydrolysed
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Zinc Sulfate#17
ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIPLAQUE, ASTRINGENT, ORAL CARE
Zinc sulphate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Arnica Montana Flower Extract#18
FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Arnica Montana Flower Extract is an extract of the dried flower heads of the arnica, Arnica montana L., Asteraceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract#19
ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Disodium EDTA#20
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ethylparaben#21
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butylparaben#22
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Propylene Glycol Alginate#23
BINDING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Alginic acid, ester with 1,2-propanediol
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein#24⚠️ Restricted
chemical substance
Hydrolyzed wheat protein.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Stearate#25
CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Sodium stearate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Trehalose#26
HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Benzyl Alcohol#27⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Propylparaben#28
PERFUMING, PRESERVATIVE
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Polyquaternium-51#29
2-(N,N,N-Trimethylamino)ethyl 2-(2-methyl-2-propenoyloxy)ethyl phosphate inner salt, polymer with butyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
Linalool#30⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#31🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Benzyl Salicylate#32⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Acacia Senegal Gum#33
FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE
Acacia Senegal Gum is the dried, gummy exudate of the acacia, Acacia senegal, Leguminosae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Serine#34
ANTISTATIC, FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Xanthan Gum#35
gum
food additive and thickener
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Hyaluronate#36
type of chemical entity
pharmaceutical drug
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Benzoic Acid#37
FRAGRANCE, pH ADJUSTERS, PRESERVATIVE
Benzoic acid
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Chlorphenesin#38
ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Tocopherol#39
group of chemical entities
antioxidant compounds with vitamin E activity
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5