annique Essense Crème Exfoliator
annique Annique Essense Crème Exfoliator lists 28 ingredients on its label, 26 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.
- Aqua
- Synthetic Wax
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Cocoa Butter
- Coco-Glucoside
- Sweet Almond Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Kaolin
- Zinc Oxide
- Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
- Niacinamide
- Peppermint Oil
- Hamamelis Virginiana
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Oil
- Polyacrylamide
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Laureth-7
- Parfum
- Disodium EDTA
- Phenoxyethanol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Limonene
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Linalool
- Citronellol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oilContains PEG
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- ABRASIVE
- Synthetic WaxKaolin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol
- CLEANSING
- Coco-Glucoside
- 皮肤调理剂
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- ANTISTATIC
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Other ingredients
Cocoa ButterSweet Almond OilZinc OxideAspalathus Linearis Leaf ExtractNiacinamidePeppermint OilHamamelis VirginianaMelaleuca Alternifolia OilPolyacrylamideC13-14 IsoparaffinLaureth-7ParfumDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolBenzyl SalicylateLimoneneBenzyl BenzoateLinaloolCitronellol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Synthetic Wax | ABRASIVE, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocoa Butter | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Coco-Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sweet Almond Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Butyrospermum Parkii | 皮肤调理剂 | — | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Kaolin | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Oxide | ANTIMICROBIAL, BULKING, COLORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 IV/144 VI/30 VI/30a | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Peppermint Oil | 香料, 精油, 清凉剂 | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana | 收敛剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia Oil | 皮肤调理剂，抗菌剂 | 2 · – | Green |
| Polyacrylamide | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING · 限制 III/66 | — | Green |
| C13-14 Isoparaffin | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Laureth-7 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | 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 |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Synthetic Wax
- Waxy solidifier for hardness and gloss; complex mixture, not a single molecule.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Cocoa Butter
- Not decoded yet
- Coco-Glucoside
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products
- Sweet Almond Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing and emulsification; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Kaolin
- Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119
- Zinc Oxide
- Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.
- Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
- Rooibos leaf extract rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, used for antioxidant conditioning
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Peppermint Oil
- Peppermint oil with strong cooling sensation, high levels cause sensitivity, avoid on compromised skin.
- Hamamelis Virginiana
- Witch hazel; astringent and soothing plant extract. Aqueous extracts mix well; check dispersion for dry powders.
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Oil
- Tea tree oil, antimicrobial; contains sensitizers, dilute to avoid allergic reactions.
- Polyacrylamide
- Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature
- Laureth-7
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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