babe Babé Laboratorios Tonic Lotion
babe Babé Laboratorios Tonic Lotion lists 18 ingredients on its label, 16 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.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains silicones
Formulation view O/W emulsion with glycerin, betaine, and licorice root extract. Emulsified with PEGs and preserved via polyols. Silica improves slip. Focused on post-cleansing toning for oily skin. Formulation note: PEG emulsifiers may face compatibility issues in long-term storage, while fragrance components pose potential irritation risks for sensitive skin.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Betaine
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesPolysorbate 20
- BLEACHING
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- DEODORANT
- Caprylyl Glycol
- FRAGRANCE
- Parfum
Other ingredients
Glyceryl CaprylateDipropylene GlycolSimethiconePolysorbate 65MethylcelluloseSodium BenzoateTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetatePotassium SorbateCitric AcidSodium Hydroxide
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | — | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 | Yellow |
| Glyceryl Caprylate | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 | Green |
| Dipropylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 | Green |
| Simethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 65 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Methylcellulose | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 | Yellow |
| Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate | CHELATING | 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 | Green |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Mild nonionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O; contains PEG, verify preservative system.
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG
- Simethicone
- Silicone antifoam and conditioner; non-allergenic, smooth feel
- Polysorbate 65
- Not decoded yet
- Methylcellulose
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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