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250 ml

Likely match4005808425365

BeautySignal summary

Ingredients identified
77%

27 of 35

Fragrance
Present

5 declared allergens

Regulatory notes
11

EU

Preservatives
2

5 UV filters

We could only identify 77% of this declaration, so the summary above is incomplete. The unidentified entries are still listed below, exactly as printed.

Worth knowing

  • Declared fragrance allergen

    This product declares one or more of the fragrance substances that EU labelling rules require to be named individually.

    From: Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Coumarin

    Why are we telling you this?

    Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires certain fragrance substances to be named on the label above a threshold. Their presence is a labelling fact, not a prediction that anybody will react.

  • Subject to a regulatory restriction

    One or more ingredients in this product are restricted in at least one market. The restriction is usually a concentration limit or a limit on the type of product.

    From: Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Phenoxyethanol and 5 more

    Why are we telling you this?

    Points at a named instrument rather than implying a general hazard. The specific provision is shown with the ingredient.

  • Contains a volatile alcohol

    This product contains a low-molecular-weight alcohol. These evaporate quickly and are used to make a formula feel light; whether that suits you depends on your skin and the rest of the formula.

    From: Alcohol Denat.

    Why are we telling you this?

    Volatile alcohols are widely discussed as "drying". The effect depends heavily on concentration and what else is in the formula, so this is presented as context rather than as a warning.

  • Contains fragrance

    This product contains fragrance. Fragrance is one of the more common causes of contact irritation, which is why many people prefer to avoid it.

    From: Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Coumarin, Parfum

    Why are we telling you this?

    Fragrance is the most frequently cited preference in cosmetics, and "parfum" on a label can cover many undisclosed components.

  • Contains UV filters

    This product contains UV filters. Which filters are permitted, and at what concentration, differs between markets.

    From: Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

    Why are we telling you this?

    UV filters are among the most tightly regulated cosmetic ingredients, and the permitted set differs between the EU, the US and elsewhere.

Ingredients

In the order declared

  • AquaWater

    Solvent

    Water. In most products it is simply the base everything else is dissolved or suspended in.

    Function: Solvent

    More about Aqua
  • GlycerinGlycerine

    Humectant

    A very widely used humectant: it draws water into the upper layers of the skin and helps a product feel less drying.

    Function: Humectant, Solvent

    More about Glycerin
  • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

    Emollient

    A light, non-greasy emollient that helps a product spread and absorb.

    Function: Emollient, Solvent

    More about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
  • Alcohol Denat.Denatured alcohol

    Solvent

    A fast-evaporating alcohol used to make a formula feel light and dry quickly. Whether it suits you depends on your skin and on how much is present.

    Function: Solvent, Viscosity control

    More about Alcohol Denat.
  • Ethylhexyl SalicylateOctisalate

    UV filter

    UV filter

    A UVB filter, often included to help dissolve other filters into the formula.

    Function: UV filter

    EU · restricted

    Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex VI — maximum 5 % w/w

    More about Ethylhexyl Salicylate
  • Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneAvobenzone

    UV filter

    UV filter

    A UV filter that absorbs UVA. It needs stabilising by other ingredients, which is why it rarely appears alone.

    Function: UV filter

    EU · restricted

    Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex VI — maximum 5 % w/w

    More about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
  • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateNot yet in our database
  • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineTinosorb S

    UV filter

    UV filter

    A broad-spectrum UV filter permitted in the EU. It is not approved as a sunscreen filter in the United States, which is a common reason EU and US sunscreens differ.

    Function: UV filter

    EU · restricted

    Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex VI — maximum 10 % w/w

    More about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
  • Dibutyl Adipate

    Emollient

    A light emollient often used in sunscreens to dissolve UV filters.

    Function: Emollient, Solvent

    More about Dibutyl Adipate
  • Ethylhexyl Triazone

    UV filter

    UV filter

    A UVB filter permitted in the EU. It is not approved as a sunscreen filter in the United States, which is one reason EU and US sunscreens differ.

    Function: UV filter

    EU · restricted

    Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex VI — maximum 5 % w/w

    More about Ethylhexyl Triazone
  • PanthenolPro-vitamin B5

    Humectant

    A humectant and conditioning agent, common in products aimed at soothing and softening skin or hair.

    Function: Humectant, Conditioning agent

    More about Panthenol
  • Copernicia Cerifera CeraNot yet in our database
  • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidEnsulizole

    UV filter

    UV filter

    A water-soluble UVB filter, which makes it useful in lighter, less greasy sunscreens.

    Function: UV filter

    EU · restricted

    Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex VI — maximum 8 % as acid

    More about Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
  • Tetrasodium IminodisuccinateNot yet in our database
  • Cellulose Gum

    Viscosity control

    A plant-derived thickener that gives toothpaste and creams their body.

    Function: Viscosity control

    More about Cellulose Gum
  • Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant

    A stable form of vitamin E, used as an antioxidant and conditioning agent.

    Function: Antioxidant, Conditioning agent

    More about Tocopheryl Acetate
  • Sucrose PolystearateNot yet in our database
  • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

    Emulsifier

    A mild, amino-acid-derived emulsifier.

    Function: Emulsifier

    More about Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
  • Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneNot yet in our database
  • VP/Hexadecene CopolymerNot yet in our database
  • Microcrystalline CelluloseNot yet in our database
  • Xanthan Gum

    Viscosity control

    A natural thickener that gives a formula its texture and keeps ingredients suspended.

    Function: Viscosity control

    More about Xanthan Gum
  • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

    Viscosity control

    A synthetic thickener used to turn a liquid into a stable gel or lotion.

    Function: Viscosity control, Emulsifier

    More about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  • Trisodium EDTA

    Chelating agent

    A chelating agent that binds trace metals so a formula stays stable.

    Function: Chelating agent

    More about Trisodium EDTA
  • Sodium ChlorideSalt

    Viscosity control

    Common salt, used mostly to thicken cleansers and shampoos.

    Function: Viscosity control

    More about Sodium Chloride
  • Sodium Hydroxide

    pH adjuster

    Used in very small amounts to adjust acidity. It is fully reacted in the finished product.

    Function: pH adjuster

    More about Sodium Hydroxide
  • Ethylhexylglycerin

    Conditioning agent

    A conditioning agent that also boosts the effectiveness of other preservatives, so less of them is needed.

    Function: Conditioning agent, Preservative

    More about Ethylhexylglycerin
  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative

    One of the most widely used cosmetic preservatives, keeping a product free of microbial growth once opened.

    Function: Preservative

    EU · restricted

    Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex V, entry 29 — maximum 1 % w/w in the finished product

    More about Phenoxyethanol
  • Linalool

    Fragrance

    Allergen

    A fragrance component found in lavender and many other plants, required to be named on the label above a threshold.

    Function: Fragrance

    EU · restricted

    Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III — fragrance substances subject to individual labelling

    Must be named individually on the label above 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products.

    More about Linalool
  • Limonene

    Fragrance

    Allergen

    A fragrance component found in citrus oils. EU rules require it to be named on the label above a threshold.

    Function: Fragrance

    EU · restricted

    Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III — fragrance substances subject to individual labelling

    Must be named individually on the label above 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products.

    More about Limonene
  • Benzyl Alcohol

    Preservative

    Allergen

    Used both as a preservative and as a fragrance component. It is one of the fragrance substances EU rules require to be named on the label.

    Function: Preservative, Solvent, Fragrance

    EU · restricted

    Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex V, entry 34 / Annex III — maximum 1 % w/w as a preservative

    Also subject to individual fragrance labelling above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products.

    More about Benzyl Alcohol
  • Alpha - Isomethyl lononeNot yet in our database
  • Citronellol

    Fragrance

    Allergen

    A rose-scented fragrance component required to be named on the label above a threshold.

    Function: Fragrance

    EU · restricted

    Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III — fragrance substances subject to individual labelling

    Must be named individually on the label above 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products.

    More about Citronellol
  • Coumarin

    Fragrance

    Allergen

    A sweet, hay-like fragrance component required to be named on the label above a threshold.

    Function: Fragrance

    EU · restricted

    Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III — fragrance substances subject to individual labelling

    Must be named individually on the label above 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products.

    More about Coumarin
  • ParfumFragrance

    Fragrance

    A blend giving the product its scent. The individual components are not usually disclosed, apart from those the law requires to be named.

    Function: Fragrance

    More about Parfum

About this record

Verification
Imported from a source we trust but not yet checked by hand. The barcode matched; the details may not be complete.
Ingredients recorded
12 September 2026
Sold in
switzerland

Sources

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