2 PROHIBITED
Max Hard Gel
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 7 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
- 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
Ingredient composition · 18 total
Safe (2)Restricted (7)Prohibited (2)Unknown (7)
Composition
22% natural28% synthetic
🌿 4 natural❓ 9 unknown origin🧪 5 synthetic
Based on 18 ingredients analyzed. 22% natural, 50% unknown origin and 28% synthetic.
Ingredients data:17 / 18explained
2 prohibited (EU Annex II)
7 restricted (EU Annex III)
8 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Glycerin
Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Water#1
Glycerin#4
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 18 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
18 / 18Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️2 of 18 ingredients missing description or function
Water#1
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Ethanol#2
Ethanol is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Maltitol#3
FRAGRANCE, HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING
4-O-.alpha.-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucitol
Glycerin#4
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Carbomer#5
type of polymer
anionic polyelectrolyte polymer
Triethanolamine#6
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil#7
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
Methylparaben#8
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Disodium EDTA#9
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Fragrance#10
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone#11⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one; Methyl-gamma-ionone; gamma-Methylionone
Benzyl Benzoate#12⚠️ 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
Benzyl Salicylate#13⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Citronellol#14⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Limonene#15⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus fruits. Can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Hexyl Cinnamal#16⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING
2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein
Linalool#17⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#18🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
