ab-crew AB Crew Ab Carving Gel
ab-crew AB Crew Ab Carving Gel lists 27 ingredients on its label, 25 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water
- Caffeine
- Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- Vanillyl Butyl Ether
- Zingiber Zerumbet Extract
- Plankton Extract
- Glycerin
- Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract
- Lactobacillus/ Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract
- Butylene Glycol
- Lecithin
- Dimethyl Isosorbide
- Phospholipids
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenoxyethanol
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- Fragrance
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Cinnamal
- Coumarin
- Eugenol
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Isoeugenol
- Limonene
- Linalool.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils
Formulation view Water-soluble gel with caffeine and coffee extract for circulation, phospholipids for barrier repair. Crosslinked polymer provides structure. Factory note: Active concentrations must be precise to avoid irritation; plant cell culture purity is critical, suitable for targeted men's care.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- CaffeineZingiber Zerumbet ExtractPlankton Extract
- FRAGRANCE
- Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Vanillyl Butyl Ether
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
Other ingredients
Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture ExtractLactobacillus/ Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment ExtractButylene GlycolLecithinDimethyl IsosorbidePhospholipidsChlorphenesinPhenoxyethanolLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateFragranceBenzyl BenzoateButylphenyl MethylpropionalCinnamalCoumarinEugenolHexyl CinnamalIsoeugenolLimoneneLinalool.
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caffeine | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Coffea Arabica Seed Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vanillyl Butyl Ether | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Zingiber Zerumbet Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Plankton Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lactobacillus/ Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethyl Isosorbide | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phospholipids | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL | 0 · – | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 · – | Green |
| Cinnamal | DENATURANT, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/76 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Eugenol | DENATURANT, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/71 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Isoeugenol | PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/73 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool. | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Caffeine
- Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.
- Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
- Coffee extract for skin conditioning/antioxidants; contains caffeine, watch sensitivity.
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7
- Vanillyl Butyl Ether
- Fragrance with warming and soothing claims; not in EU 26 allergens.
- Zingiber Zerumbet Extract
- Zingiber Zerumbet Extract, anti-inflammatory/soothing, promotes skin repair; high concentration may irritate, ≤1% suggested
- Plankton Extract
- Plankton extract for skin conditioning; low concentrations typical, ensure source purity to avoid microbial contamination.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Lactobacillus/ Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Dimethyl Isosorbide
- Dimethyl isosorbide as solvent and viscosity control; low toxicity, common use
- Phospholipids
- Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
- Cinnamal
- Cinnamal; natural fragrance and denaturant; EU-restricted (III/76); strong allergen, use low concentration and label.
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
- Eugenol
- Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Isoeugenol
- Isoeugenol flavor/perfume, EU limit III/73; moderate allergen, total concentration <0.01%
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool.
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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