2 PROHIBITED
Acsen UV Protector Essence
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 2 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
- 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
Ingredient composition · 55 total
Safe (5)Restricted (2)Prohibited (2)Unknown (46)
Composition
15% natural25% synthetic
🌿 8 natural❓ 33 unknown origin🧪 14 synthetic
Based on 55 ingredients analyzed. 15% natural, 60% unknown origin and 25% synthetic.
Ingredients data:49 / 55explained
2 prohibited (EU Annex II)
2 restricted (EU Annex III)
5 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Butylene Glycol
Niacinamide
Centella Asiatica Extract
Glycerin
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 55 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
55 / 55Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️7 of 55 ingredients missing description or function
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate#1
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate
Homosalate#2
FRAGRANCE, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester
Ethylhexyl Salicylate#3
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Ethylhexyl salicylate
Titanium Dioxide#4⚠️ Restricted
COLORANT
Titanium Dioxide is one of the two members of the elite sunscreen group called physical sunscreens (or inorganic sunscreens if you’re a science geek a…
Water#5
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Methylpropanediol#6
SOLVENT
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine#7
HAIR CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2,2'-[6-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl]bis[5-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]-phenol]
Pentylene Glycol#8
SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Caprylyl Methicone#9
SKIN CONDITIONING
1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-octyl-trisiloxane
Isononyl Isononanoate#10
ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate
Ethylhexyl Triazone#11
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
Benzoic acid, 4,4',4''-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino)tris-,tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester; octyl triazone
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate#12
Methyl-D-glucopyranoside, ethers with 1,2,3-propanetriol homopolymer, octadecanoates (1:1:2) (3 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
No function
Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer#13
Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer#14
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Cyclopentasiloxane#15
Emollient
A volatile silicone that improves product texture.
Phenoxyethanol#16
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer#17
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Aluminum Hydroxide#18
HUMECTANT, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Aluminium hydroxide
Stearic Acid#19
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Isohexadecane#20
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polym., tetraisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer#21
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Sorbitan Isostearate#22
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate
Allantoin#23
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Tocopheryl Acetate#24
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Polysorbate 80#25
DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Sorbitan, mono-9-octadecenoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs., (Z)-
Butylene Glycol#26
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
BHT#27
ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
Sorbitan Oleate#28
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Sorbitan oleate
Xanthan Gum#29
gum
food additive and thickener
Biosaccharide Gum-4#30
SKIN CONDITIONING
Biosaccharide Gum-4 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is a deacetylated branched polymer consisting of L-fucose, 2-D-glucose and glucuronic acid r…
Sodium Hyaluronate#31
type of chemical entity
pharmaceutical drug
Ethylhexylglycerin#32
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Niacinamide#33
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide, or as us normal people call it vitamin B3, is a real skincare superstar that has had so many studies and has so many skin benefits that we…
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice#34
SKIN CONDITIONING
Aloe Vera is one of today’s magic plants. It does have some very nice properties indeed, though famous dermatologist Leslie Baumann warns us in her bo…
Propylene Glycol#35
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Hydrolyzed Extensin#36
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Glycoproteins (specific or class), extensins, hydrolyzates
Centella Asiatica Extract#37
Skin Conditioning
A soothing plant extract that calms irritated skin.
Portulaca Oleracea Extract#38
SKIN CONDITIONING
Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae
Glycerin#39
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Biotin#40
ANTI-SEBUM, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
1H-Thieno[3,4-d]imidazole-4-pentanoic acid, hexahydro-2-oxo-, [3aS-(3a.alpha.,4.beta.,6a.alpha.)]-
Cyanocobalamin#41
SKIN CONDITIONING
Cyanocobalamin; Vitamine B12
Ascorbyl Glucoside#42
ANTIOXIDANT
2-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-L-ascorbic acid
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil#43
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
Sodium Benzoate#44
ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Sodium benzoate
Potassium Sorbate#45
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
PPG-26-Buteth-26#46
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, monobutyl ether
1#47⚠️ Restricted
1 is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
2-Hexanediol#48
2-Hexanediol is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Caprylyl Glycol#49
DEODORANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Octane-1,2-diol
Citric Acid#50
type of chemical entity
weak organic acid
Copper Tripeptide-1#51
SKIN CONDITIONING
Copper Tripeptide-1 is a copper complex of Tripeptide-1
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8#52
HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues
Fragrance#53
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#54🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Linalool#55⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
