1 PROHIBITED
Aqua Serum
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 3 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
- 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
Ingredient composition · 40 total
Safe (1)Restricted (3)Prohibited (1)Unknown (35)
Composition
20% natural17% synthetic
🌿 8 natural❓ 25 unknown origin🧪 7 synthetic
Based on 40 ingredients analyzed. 20% natural, 63% unknown origin and 17% synthetic.
Ingredients data:40 / 40explained
1 prohibited (EU Annex II)
3 restricted (EU Annex III)
4 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Glycerin
Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Glycerin#2
Ethical & Safety Attributes
Vegan
Data missing ?
Prohibited substances present — brand claim unreliable
Cruelty-Free
Data missing ?
Cannot confirm due to prohibited substances
Reef-Safe
Not compliant ✗
Contains prohibited substances (check Annex II)
Confirmed by brand
Inferred from ingredients
Data missing / Unreliable
Not compliant / Harmful
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 40 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
40 / 40Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
Aqua#1
musical group
Danish-Norwegian music group
Glycerin#2
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Propylene Glycol#3
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
PEG-12 Dimethicone#4
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated (12 mol EO average molar ratio)
Lactobionic Acid#5
BUFFERING
4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-gluconic acid
Betaine#6
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
Enteromorpha Compressa Extract#7
SKIN PROTECTING
Enteromorpha Compressa Extract is an extract of the thallus of the Alga, Enteromorpha compressa, Ulvaceae
Phenoxyethanol#8
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Hydroxypropyl Guar#9
ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Guar gum, 2-hydroxypropyl ether, depolymd.
Triethanolamine#10
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum#11
ABSORBENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum is the hydrolysate of Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Parfum#12
FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to prod…
Sodium PCA#13
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Methylparaben#14
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Silanetriol Trehalose Ether#15
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
.alpha.-D-Glucopyranoside, .alpha.-D-Glucopyranosyl 2-O-(dihydroxymethylsilyl)-
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum#16
FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Tara gum. Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum is a plant material derived from the dried, gummy exudate of Caesalpinia spinosa, Leguminosae
Glutamylamidoethyl Indole#17
SKIN PROTECTING
3-(2-(2-Amino-4-carboxybutamido)ethyl)-1H-indole
Sorbitol#18
FRAGRANCE, HUMECTANT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
D-Glucitol
Butylparaben#19
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
EDTA#20
CHELATING
1,2-Ethanediamine, N,N,N',N'-tetrakis(carboxymethyl)-
Sodium Hyaluronate#21
type of chemical entity
pharmaceutical drug
Hydrolyzed Algin#22
HAIR CONDITIONING
Alginic acid, sodium salt, hydrolysed
Ethylparaben#23
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Serine#24
ANTISTATIC, FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid
Propylparaben#25
PERFUMING, PRESERVATIVE
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Glycine#26
ANTISTATIC, BUFFERING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Glycine
Glutamic Acid#27
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT
(S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid
Maris Aqua#28
HUMECTANT, SOLVENT
Sea Water is water obtained from the sea or from inland bodies of salt water
Potassium Sorbate#29
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract#30
SKIN CONDITIONING
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract is an extract of the Alga, Chlorella vulgaris, Oocystaceae
Alanine#31
ANTISTATIC, FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Alanine
Lysine#32
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
L-Lysine
Arginine#33
ANTISTATIC, FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
L-Arginine
Hexyl Cinnamal#34⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING
2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#35🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Threonine#36
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING
2-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid
Chlorphenesin#37
ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-
Proline#38
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
2-Pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid, (S)-
Linalool#39⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Benzyl Alcohol#40⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
