frownies Facewash
frownies Frownies Facewash lists 18 ingredients on its label, 12 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
- Decyl Polyglucose
- Glycerin
- Sucrose Cocoate
- Propanediol
- Gluconolactone
- Sodium Benzoate
- Xanthan Gum
- Saponaria Officinalis Extract
- Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
- Sclerotium Gum
- Citric Acid
- Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
- Citrus Paradisi Extract
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Extract
- Citrus Medica Limonum
- Mixed Tocopherols
Highlights
Contains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view Sulfate-free cleanser using decyl polyglucose and sucrose cocoate, thickened with xanthan gum. Includes citrus oils with photosensitivity concerns. Suitable for oily skin daily cleansing. Factory note: Propanediol and low pH enhance preservative efficacy; citrus fragrance components require light protection during daytime use.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaPropanediol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTISTATIC
- Sucrose Cocoate
- CHELATING
- Gluconolactone
- ANTICORROSIVE
- Sodium Benzoate
- BINDING
- Xanthan Gum
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Saponaria Officinalis Extract
Other ingredients
Decyl PolyglucoseSodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy ProteinSclerotium GumCitric AcidCitrus Reticulata Peel OilLavandula Angustifolia Flower OilCitrus Paradisi ExtractVaccinium Myrtillus ExtractCitrus Medica LimonumMixed Tocopherols
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Decyl Polyglucose | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sucrose Cocoate | ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Saponaria Officinalis Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sclerotium Gum | EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil | DEODORANT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 II/358 | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Paradisi Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Vaccinium Myrtillus Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Medica Limonum | 皮肤调理剂, 香精 | 1 · – | Green |
| Mixed Tocopherols | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Decyl Polyglucose
- Not decoded yet
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sucrose Cocoate
- Non-ionic surfactant, gentle emulsifier, plant-derived, low comedogenic.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Saponaria Officinalis Extract
- Soapwort extract with saponins, natural cleanser/conditioner; botanical source, assess batch variance.
- Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
- Not decoded yet
- Sclerotium Gum
- Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
- Citrus oil for scent; high phototoxicity means low use in daytime products.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Paradisi Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Medica Limonum
- Lemon extract/essential oil used for conditioning or antioxidant, requires phototoxicity testing, avoid in sensitive skin.
- Mixed Tocopherols
- Not decoded yet
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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