aesop Control
aesop Aesop Control lists 29 ingredients on its label, 29 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.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Water
- Polysorbate 80
- Peg-150 Distearate
- Niacinamide
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Polysorbate 20
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil
- Panthenol
- Disodium Edta
- Bisabolol
- Ormenis Multicaulis Oil
- Salicylic Acid
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Benzalkonium Chloride
- Lactic Acid
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Salvia Officinalis Oil
- Leptospermum Petersonii Oil
- Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
- D-Limonene
- Citral
- Linalool
- Geraniol
- Eugenol
Highlights
Free of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains parabensContains PEGContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains formaldehyde releasers
Formulation view Aloe-based gel with 20% niacinamide, salicylic acid, and vitamin C derivatives. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and benzyl alcohol, accented with essential oils. Balances oil control, texture improvement, and antioxidant benefits for oily and combination skin. Factory view: multiple essential oils and phototoxic components require strict concentration control to minimize sensitization risks.
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- DENATURANT
- Polysorbate 80
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Peg-150 DistearatePolysorbate 20
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- ASTRINGENT
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Other ingredients
PhenoxyethanolBenzyl AlcoholCitrus Medica Limonum Peel OilPanthenolDisodium EdtaBisabololOrmenis Multicaulis OilSalicylic AcidEthylhexylglycerinRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilBenzalkonium ChlorideLactic AcidMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilSalvia Officinalis OilLeptospermum Petersonii OilZingiber Officinale Root ExtractD-LimoneneCitralLinaloolGeraniolEugenol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 80 | DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Peg-150 Distearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Water | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | — | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bisabolol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ormenis Multicaulis Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Benzalkonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, DEODORANT, PRESERVATIVE, SURFACTANT - DISPERSING · 限制 V/54 III/65 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Salvia Officinalis Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC | 2 · – | Green |
| Leptospermum Petersonii Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Zingiber Officinale Root Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| D-Limonene | 香精, 皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Eugenol | DENATURANT, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/71 | 2 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Polysorbate 80
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens
- Peg-150 Distearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier; PEG-based; mild comedogenic risk.
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil
- Citrus medica limonum peel oil, citrus scent, contains phototoxic furanocoumarins; caution with sun exposure.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Bisabolol
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.
- Ormenis Multicaulis Oil
- Plant essential oil for fragrance and tonic effect; potential allergen, use at trace levels
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage
- Benzalkonium Chloride
- Cationic preservative/disinfectant. Restricted in EU to 0.1% (0.6% ocular). Irritant; incompatible with anionic surfactants.
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.
- Salvia Officinalis Oil
- Sage oil traditionally for tonic use; as essential oil, mind concentration and labeling.
- Leptospermum Petersonii Oil
- Leptospermum Petersonii oil; natural antiseptic/soothing; contains terpenes, use at low levels due to sensitization risk.
- Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
- Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.
- D-Limonene
- Citrus terpene used as fragrance and skin conditioner; EU allergen, may cause sensitization at high levels, must be labeled.
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Eugenol
- Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, 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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