Listerine Mouthwash Berry Mint Limited Edition 500ml
Oral Care

Listerine Mouthwash Berry Mint Limited Edition 500ml

Listerine
19Ingredients
0EU Banned
7Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Mod. Allergens4 fragrance allergens
42% Natural42% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Benzoic AcidMax a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Max concentration:a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Product types:a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products | b) Oral care products | c) Leave-on products
Sodium BenzoateMax a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Max concentration:a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Product types:a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products | b) Oral care products | c) Leave-on products
Methyl SalicylateMax 65.0%
Max concentration:65.0%
Product types:(a) Leave-on skin products (except face makeup, spray/aerosol body lotion, spray/aerosol deodorant and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances) and leave on hair products (except spray/aerosol products) (b) Face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup and makeup remover)(c) Eye makeup and makeup remover (d) Leave-on hair products (spray/aerosol)(e) Deodorant spray/aerosol(f) Body lotion spray/aerosol(g) Rinse-off skin products (except hand wash) and rinse-off hair products (h) Hand wash (i) Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances (j) Lip products (k) Toothpaste (l) Mouthwash intended for children aged 6–10 years(m) Mouthwash intended for children above 10 years of age and adults(n) Mouth spray
Conditions:Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) “Toothpaste”. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Oral Care. Verify compliance.

  • CI 16255Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
  • CI 17200Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH unknown

No pH-dependent actives detected in this formula.

Ingredients like Vitamin C (L-AA), AHA/BHA, and retinoids are influenced by pH. If your product contains one, check the label or brand website for pH info.

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fluoride-FreeLikely
No fluoride detected
SLS-FreeContains SLS
Contains SLS (may cause irritation)
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

42% natural42% synthetic
8 natural 3 unknown 8 synthetic

Based on 19 ingredients analyzed. 42% natural, 16% unknown and 42% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative

Functions Overview (15)

fragrance5:Sorbitol, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Thymol, Sodium Saccharin
skin conditioning4:Sorbitol, Xylitol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sucralose
denaturant4:Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Eucalyptol, Methyl Salicylate, Thymol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Paste or gel — thick enough to stay on brush, foams with brushing
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Clean, fresh mouth feel

Minty or neutral — foaming action provides cleaning sensation. Noticeable cooling / tingling sensation upon application.